2013 Northwest Folklife Festival
Volunteer Application
CONTACT INFORMATION
LEGAL First NameLEGAL Last NameNickname
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Address
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CityStateZip Code
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Daytime PhoneCountry
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Much of the scheduling and confirmation process revolves around email; please make sure that your email address is correct.
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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF!
Why do you want to volunteer at the Northwest Folklife Festival?
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Birth date (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Help us improve your volunteer experience! Please indicate which of the following best fit your skills & abilities.
Check all that apply
Able to stand for at least 3 hoursFood Handling Experience
Capable of lifting at least 30 lbs Fundraising Experience
Customer ServiceOutgoing/enthusiastic
Decorating/set upPublic Speaking
Detail-orientedWorking Outdoors
Familiarity with Festival groundsOther:______
SCHEDULING
We have volunteer positions available pre-festival, during the Festival and post-festival.List, in order of preference, up to three positions you would like work on the days you are available. Please also indicate how many shifts you would like to work, the earliest you can start and when your last shift must end by. A typical shift is approximately 3 hours. Please see attached job descriptions to see what jobs are available.
Pre-Festival
Pre-festival daysPreferred Job(s)
Monday, May 22nd, 2013______
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2013______
Wednesday, May 24th, 2013______
Thursday, May 25th, 2013______
Notes/comments about Pre-Festival shift availability or scheduling.
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Friday, May 24th, 2013
Friday: Shift Preference #1Friday: Earliest you can start
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Friday: Shift Preference #2Friday: Last shift must end by
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Friday: Shift Preference #3Friday: Total # of shifts you’d like to work
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Friday: List any special notes/comments about your shift preference or availability.
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Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Saturday: Shift Preference #1Saturday: Earliest you can start
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Saturday: Shift Preference #2Saturday: Last shift must end by
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Saturday: Shift Preference #3Saturday: Total # of shifts you’d like to work
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Saturday: List any special notes/comments about your shift preference or availability.
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Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Sunday: Shift Preference #1Sunday: Earliest you can start
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Sunday: Shift Preference #2Sunday: Last shift must end by
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Sunday: Shift Preference #3Sunday: Total # of shifts you’d like to work
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Sunday: List any special notes/comments about your shift preference or availability.
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Monday, May 27th, 2013
Monday: Shift Preference #1Monday: Earliest you can start
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Monday: Shift Preference #2Monday: Last shift must end by
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Monday: Shift Preference #3Monday: Total # of shifts you’d like to work
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Monday: List any special notes/comments about your shift preference or availability.
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Post-Festival
Post-festival daysPreferred Job
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013______
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013______
Notes/comments about Post-Festival shift availability or scheduling.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
I am a returning volunteerApprox number of years volunteered______
I would like a signed certificate as proof of volunteer service with Northwest Folklife
Delivery Method: (circle one) Email Mail
I would like to receive your e-newsletter
I am interested in becoming a Friend of Folklife
My employer participates in an employee matching programEmployer Name______
Your hard work, endless support and generosity is invaluable to Northwest Folklife. We sincerely thank you for the donation of your personal time in support of the 42ndNorthwest Folklife Festival, we could not produce the Festival without you! One of the ways we are showing our appreciation is through our Volunteer Appreciation Program. The program recognizes and thanks all of our amazing volunteers, especially those who go above and beyond their assigned tasks! There will be raffles conducted on Monday, May 27th (you will have up to 2 weeks to pick up your gift at the Northwest Folklife offices) as well as gifts given out to exceptional volunteers throughout the weekend!
I would like to have my name included in the Volunteer Appreciation Raffle.
By checking below, I agree to the following Release Agreement.
I agree!
RELEASE AGREEMENT
I agree to indemnify, defend and hold Northwest Folklife, the City of Seattle and the SeattleCenter harmless from any and all claims, actions, damages, charges and expenses which arise out of or in any way relate to my volunteer activities concerning the 2011 Northwest Folklife Festival. Iunderstand and agree that my participation binds me to Washington State Department of Labor regulations with respect to my volunteer duties with northwest Folklife. Northwest Folklife may record or photograph my activities at the Festival and use these images and/or recordings for promotional or other purposes.
Please Note - City of Seattle Firearms Policy:
All persons, except law enforcement officers, are prohibited from possessing any firearm on the permitted premises. You must adhere to this prohibition and take reasonable steps to notify all persons who work or participate with you on the premises of SeattleCenter of this prohibition either verbally or in writing, and you must enforce this prohibition for the duration of your use of the SeattleCenter grounds.
If you are under 16 years of age, the signature of parent or legal guardian is required. Please contact if you are under 16 years of age.