Volunteering at MMNG

General Volunteering Opportunities

MMNG is a 100% volunteer organization, made possible by the passion and work of our attendees. Volunteer activities are usually more fun than work and they're an excellent way to meet fellow attendees!

Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Activity Assistants - Helping activity leaders with various activities and keeping things running smoothly (see the Activities page for more info)

• Airport Transport - Picking up and/or dropping off out-of-town attendees from the Kansas City airport

• Auctioneer and Assistants - Serving as the auctioneer or as one of the assistants during our benefit auction

• Camp Medic - Help keep attendees healthy and safe during MMNG; Need to have at least First Aid and CPR/AED training; Helpful if you additionally have any of the following trainings: Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Tech, National Ski Patrol (NSP), EMT, or Paramedic

• Check-in Table- Staffing the on-site check-in tables, giving attendees their nametags and MMNG swag, answering questions, etc.

• Fire Attendant - Assist our Fire Master with building and maintaining our big group campfires

• Friends of Bill - Facilitate 'Friends of Bill' group gatherings (aka AA)

• Gate Duty - Letting registered attendees into Gaea and directing them to check-in

• Hosting/MCing - Serve as a host or MC for one of our stage events such as the Costume Contest and/or Talent/No Talent Show

• Massage - Facilitate partnered massage workshops; we provide floormats and, depending on your preferences, can potentially provide sheets and massage oil

• Meal Service - Helping to serve meals and cleaning up the dining areas after meals

• Memorial Fire and Drumming Circle - Facilitate our annual memorial fire and drumming circle, where we remember family, friends, and other loved ones who have passed on

• Movie Coordinator - Facilitate showing movies in the Dining Hall in the afternoon and later evening; develop a showing schedule and provide films, either DVDs or downloaded digital movies

• Music at the Pavilion - Play music during activities at the event, including potentially serving as a DJ for evening dance party

• Planning Team - Join the core group of volunteers that plans MMNG each year

• Shower House - Tidying up and cleaning the showers, toilets, sinks, and changing areas

• Tech Support - Assist with providing technical support at the Pavilion such as lighting, electrical, etc.

• Trash Pickup - Driving around to various camping areas to collect trash and taking it to the on-site dumpster

• Volleyball - Coordinate casual volleyball games

• Yoga - Facilitate beginner-level yoga sessions

When you register for MMNG, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your interest in specific volunteer positions / activities we need squared away prior to the start of MMNG. It's ok if you are not able to fill one of these specific positions or activities - you will also have an opportunity to sign up for other volunteer activities when you arrive and check-in. Each attendee will be asked to sign-up for at least two volunteer shifts when you arrive and check-in for MMNG. 

Vendors

We allow a limited number of individuals/businesses to sell products and/or services during MMNG. Vendors must register just like other attendees and are welcome to participate in all activities, including meals. 

We do not charge a vendor fee, but we expect vendors to make an appropriate donation - either a cash donation or donating items or services for the benefit auction. 

We retain the right to restrict vendor activities to specific areas of Gaea and to specific times. Additionally, we retain the right to restrict sales and vendors.

If you would like to be a vendor at MMNG, you may contact the MMNG Event Coordinator by clicking the button below or you can indicate your interest when you register for MMNG.