AJF36: Jazzteer Waiver & Information Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Please complete the following waiver and information sheet. Orientation is mandatory for all new volunteers. Once you have completed and submitted this form, you will be contacted to schedule your orientation.
    I understand and acknowledge that my participation in any of the Festival activities is completely voluntary. I also understand that the Volunteer Coordinator will determine the activities in which I will participate, based upon the shift times that I have chosen to work. I further understand that at any time during the Festival, I can choose to do another activity that I may feel more comfortable performing, based upon that shift time. I acknowledge that I am in good health. I agree not to participate in any activities that are beyond my physical capacity. I waive and release the sponsors, organizers, Festival coordinators, and Festival site property owners from all actions, liabilities, damages, and claims of any kind that relate to my participation in the Festival. I understand and acknowledge that my release and waiver also binds my heirs, administrators, executors, personal representatives, and assigns. I also understand and acknowledge that my release and waiver applies to the following: (any and all present or future demands, actions, causes of action, liens of any kind, costs, expenses, debts, liabilities, judgments, sums of money, damages, or claims of any kind or character that in any way relate to my participation in the Festival) that I may have against the following (any and all sponsors, organizers, volunteers, and Festival site owners involved in the Atlanta Jazz Festival, as well as affiliates, directors, officers, trustees, employees, representatives, or agents of such sponsors, organizers, volunteers and site owners). I further agree to hold the sponsors, organizers, volunteers, and site owners harmless and to indemnify them against all actions, causes of action, claims, or demands, liabilities, damages, expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, judgments and costs with respect to any injuries, death, or other damages or losses, resulting from my voluntary participation in the Festival. I understand and agree that if I am injured during the Festival, the organizers or other volunteers of the Festival may render medical or other services to me, or request that others provide such services. I understand further that by taking such action, the organizers and volunteers are not admitting any liability to provide or to continue to provide any such services and that such action is not a waiver by the organizers or volunteers of any rights under my release and waiver. I acknowledge and agree that should I require transport to a medical facility with respect to any injuries suffered as a result of my participation in the Festival, that I am financially responsible for such transportation and medical treatment costs. I also acknowledge that if I am injured during the festival, it is my responsibility to seek appropriate medical care and to notify the Festival organizers. I hereby waive all claims against the City of Atlanta, promoters, organizers, producers, sponsors, event staff and any personnel or company affiliated with the Atlanta Jazz Festival for injury, accidents or physical conditions I may suffer at this event. I grant full permission for organizers to use my name, likeness or voice and photographs, videotapes, or quotations from me in accounts, promotions and activities, in any medium, related to the Atlanta Jazz Festival.
  • CONTACT INFORMATION

    Please be sure to review the information given here. Generally we will utilize email to contact you regarding orientation times, schedule and festival updates.
  • VOLUNTEER NEEDS, DATES & TIMES

    Review dates and times listed. Select the areas you would like to be considered for. Please note we will do our best to accommodate your selections. In the event we are unable to, you will be notified and informed of our areas of need.
  • Administrative Support - includes phone calls; data entry; filing; bag stuffing and more. You will be contacted weekly to request support. When you have extra time on your hands, fill free to check in with office to see if there is a need.
  • SPECIAL FESTIVAL EVENTS

    This section includes our special event where Jazzteers are needed leading up to the Festival. You will be contacted with specific instructions regarding each event you are invited to assist with.
    Event setup; greeting guests. Themed event - specific attire will be required.
    Assist with event setup, ticket takers, and seating guests.
  • PIEDMONT PARK LOGISTICS - MAY 24 - 28

    This sections features all of the areas we will need assistance with. Please indicate where you would like to assist. Your assignment will be emailed to you. Selections will be made on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your willingness to support the 35th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. One Hand does not clap alone.
  • Water stations, hang banners, organize trailers, setup hospitality, distribute supplies, setup partner tables
  • Need 4pp per day requires heavy lifting; errands outside the park;
  • Ensure all sponsor & partner tents have marking signage; table and chairs; assist partners with load-in; check on them periodically. Assistance as needed. three sections in the park; 8 people per shift needed.
  • Ensure dressing and holding rooms are in order; manage artist change over; host/hostess for catering area; other duties as needed.
  • Hand out program guides; direct patrons to park facilities; manage water stations; other duties as needed.
  • There will be two kidzone areas. Assist with games and ensuring child play is safe; handout giveaways, have fun; other duties as needed.