2016 - Present

For the week it exists, Black Rock City is the sixth largest city in Nevada. Along with hosting fire, emergency services, and police presence, Burning Man also deploys a team of volunteers known as the Black Rock Rangers. Rangers do their best to ensure that participants never have to interact with the above services. Offering mediation, onsite crisis intervention, and general safety support - the Rangers are there when needed and disappear into the dust when not.

2018 - 2019

Working directly with Oakland Animal Control, all animals found in Alameda County are brought to OAS. This includes everything from farm animals to family pets. It is OAS who evaluate each incoming animal and determine if it is able to be adopted or needs further specialized care.

Rape Crisis Counsellor

2017 - 2018

In Alameda County, any person who reports a sexual assault at the hospital is offered a counsellor to help them through the process of disclosure. This includes being there when the initial disclosure happens with law enforcement as well as providing comfort during the medical exam. Additionally, BAWAR offers a hotline for survivors of sexual assault who are experiencing ongoing trauma.