Vegetarians of Washington - A Seattle based vegetarian/vegan organization

Vegfest 2009 - March 21st & 22nd, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Volunteer Application Form

You don't need to be a vegetarian to volunteer! Volunteering at Vegfest is a great way to help others while learning more yourself. Training is provided and help is always available.

To show our appreciation, all volunteers will receive:

The official Vegfest 2010 T-shirt, new each year and designed by a local artist
Free admission to the event
Satisfaction in helping people learn about vegetarian food and its benefits
A lot of fun!

To volunteer, please complete the form below – one form per person (*required).

*Your First Name:**
*Your Last Name:**
*Your E-mail Address:**
*Confirm E-mail:**

Total number of hours you'd be willing to work - minimum 4 hrs (plus up to 45 minutes for registration, orientation and to receive your free T-shirt)*:

Start time (please check all those you are able to work - we will only schedule you for a 4-hour shift, unless you indicated above that you can do more):

Friday April 9th	Saturday April 10th	Sunday April 11th
(Set-up Only)	8 am-12 pm	8 am-12 pm
6-10 am	10 am-2 pm	10 am-2 pm
8 am-12 pm	12-4 pm	12-4 pm
10 am-2 pm	2-6 pm	2-6 pm
12-4 pm	4-8 pm	4-8 pm
		6-10pm

Roles (check all those you are willing or interested in doing):
   Food Demonstrator (15 yrs or older, involves preparing and serving food samples)
   Food Stocker (15 yrs or older, involves lots of lifting and carrying)
   Demo Support (18 yrs or older, involves lots of walking)
Full - Membership Bag Prep (15 years or older)
  Full - Cashier (18 yrs or older, must have cashiering experience)
   Ticket Sales (18 yrs or older)
   Greeter/Ticket Check (15 yrs or older)
   Chefs’ Assistance (18 yrs or older, some cooking skills needed)
   Outdoor greeters and advertisers (great for kids, parents, individuals and groups)
   Set-up (18 yrs or older, Friday role)
   Tear-down (18 yrs or older, Sunday evening role)

Have you volunteered at Vegfest before?	Yes No
Are you a Member of Vegetarians of Washington?	Yes No

If you are volunteering with a friend, please provide their name and we will schedule you for the same shift for car-pooling purposes. We cannot guarantee that you will able to work together, as scheduling volunteers requires the consideration of many factors. Remember that they should complete a form too.
Friend's Name:

If you are volunteering as part of a group, let us know the name of the group and contact person:

If not a member or part of a group, please provide us with your contact details

Your privacy is important to us. We will not share your contact information with anyone else

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Daytime Phone:

Evening Phone:

Any other organizations you are a member of:

School or College you attend (if applicable):

Where did you hear about VegFest this year? *

If other, please explain:

I am*: Under 18, Adult, Senior
If under 18, please specify your current age .
You will need to bring a signed Parent Consent Form.

Special comments or constraints we should be aware of:

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT:

Food is a very personal issue for most people. They do not want to be told what they can or cannot eat, but do wish to have the advantages of a vegetarian diet explained to them. Vegetarians of Washington wishes to show people the positive aspects of making vegetarian choices. Our emphasis is on food at all times—we do not hold an opinion on any other topic, and refrain from discussing potentially sensitive topics (such as politics) at VoW events or tables. It is important to us that our volunteers look and behave appropriately on all occasions and do not impose their personal beliefs on other people. We therefore ask you to read and agree to the following agreement:

I understand that people interested in vegetarian food choices have a full range of backgrounds and beliefs.

I understand that people just considering dropping meat from their diet may proceed at their own pace and only make small changes.

I release Vegetarians of Washington and all its members from any liability connected with volunteering for this event.

I will not smoke, drink alcohol or engage in any inappropriate behavior while volunteering for VoW.

I will dress appropriately, and be polite and friendly to everyone.

I will follow the instructions of Vegetarians of Washington leadership in fulfilling my role.

I will stay at my assigned role until another volunteer takes over from me, or the leader for my role confirms that I can leave.

I will bring a signed parental consent form (if under 18).

I agree to the above and would like to volunteer for Vegfest!

Volunteers are essential to making Vegfest a success. Please only submit this application when you are really sure that you are willing and able to volunteer at Vegfest at the times you have indicated. We will confirm the role and shift which we assign you to via email within the next few days. We’re counting on you to be there!