This form must be signed by a Responsible party ages 18 and over. If the volunteer is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian signature is required.

By completing this form to volunteer, I am affirming that:
1. I will support the event by participating as a volunteer at the gala.
2. I will help in my designated area and request support if needing to leave or take a break.
3. By signing below, I attest that I have provided my true age.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns to [email protected]. 786-627-2848

GENERAL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
Please stay in your assigned area at all times. If you need to use the restroom, please ask another volunteer in your area to temporarily cover your responsibilities.
1. Please wear your volunteer name tag at all times during your shift.
2. PARKING: Valet Parking is provided by the venue on Saturday, April 12 during the event. There is a parking deck across the street on Friday and Saturday during setup times and during the event.
3. ATTIRE: All black professional attire is required during the event.
4. ARRIVAL: Please arrive at minimum 20 minutes early for your shift to allow for time for parking and getting acquainted with your area. When you arrive, check in at the Volunteer Area to collect your name tag and receive instructions.
5. Any volunteer working with ONE CAUSE for registration or payment, must attend a pre-event training session. More info coming soon.
6. Remember to smile, be friendly to guests, and THANK THEM for their support. Every attendee has purchased at minimum a ticket in support of our cause! Every dollar matters, and every person should be thanked.


I, the undersigned volunteer, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Voluntary Participation: I am voluntarily participating in Party 4 Paws 2025 organized by AARF on April 11, 2025 and April 12, 2025 at the Millennium Center Winston-Salem NC.
2. Assumption of Risk: I understand that my participation in this event may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, or loss. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown.
3. Waiver and Release: I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless AARF, its officers, officials, agents, employees, other participants, and sponsors ("Releasees") from any and all claims, demands, losses, and liability arising out of or related to any injury, disability, or death I may suffer, or loss or damage to property, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.
4. Medical Treatment: I release and forever discharge AARF from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer.
5. Insurance: I understand that AARF does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of AARF.
6. Photographic Release: I grant AARF all rights, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness made in connection with my volunteer participation in this event.
7. Governing Law: This Waiver and Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of North Carolina.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver and Release, understand its contents, and agree to its terms voluntarily and without inducement.