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Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*). One of the fields below is a file upload/attachment, the file size must be less than 10MB.
First Name *
Last Name *
Street Address *
City *
State *
Zip Code *
Mobile Phone *

For example, 123-456-7890
SMS/text messaging: By providing your mobile number and checking the box below, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. will be allowed to send you SMS (text) messages relating to their volunteer activities. To opt-out, reply STOP to any SMS message OR return to this form and uncheck the box.
DOB *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
Shirt Size *
If you are volunteering with a group, please list here
Any notes for the Volunteer Manager?
Emergency Contact *
Emergency Contact Phone Number *
Are you interested in being an Office Volunteer? *
If so, when might you be generally available for Office Volunteering?



Waiver

By electronically signing this Waiver, you indicate that you:

1. Wish to volunteer for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. ("NCBF") at the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

2. Certify that you are at least 18 years old (if you are under 18, use the minor waiver form below), physically fit and able to volunteer.

3. Will present to NCBF, when you first report to NCBF in person (“Report Date”), the card issued by the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) showing that you have been administered a minimum of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine (one dose for Johnson & Johnson) at least 14 days before the Report Date.

4. Will comply with all laws and regulations while volunteering, including but not limited to all COVID-19 rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidance from NCBF, the CDC and applicable state and local health departments.

5. Will,

AS A PARADE VOLUNTEER: a) assume all risks of personal injury, property loss or death that may occur related to your volunteering with NCBF; and b) waive, along with your heirs, executors and administrators, all current and future legal claims against NCBF, the District of Columbia, the National Park Service, EventsDC, JM Best Entertainment Inc., Under the Sun Productions Inc., WJLA-TV and each of their respective sponsors, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Presenters”).

OR

AS AN NCBF VOLUNTEER: a) follow NCBF rules and directions; b) not take any action that would negatively impact the Festival or NCBF's reputation; c) notify the NCBF volunteer supervisor 48 hours ahead of your appointed volunteer date(s) and time(s) (each a "Shift") if you are not able to perform at a Shift; d) arrange your own transportation to and from each Shift; e) arrive 15 minutes before the Shift in the NCBF-designated clothing; f) perform your duties in a professional manner; g) not smoke or drink alcohol on any Shift or when wearing NCBF-designated clothing; and h) check out with the NCBF volunteer manager at the end of each of your Shifts; g) assume all risk of personal injury, property loss or death that may occur related to your volunteering with NCBF; and h) waive, along with your heirs, executors and administrators, all current and future legal claims against NCBF, and its sponsors, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Presenters”).

6. Authorize any necessary medical treatment to you while volunteering with NCBF, at your cost.

7. Acknowledge that you will not be: a) compensated for your volunteer service; or b) covered by any Presenter’s insurance.

8. Indemnify and defend, together with your heirs, executors and administrators, the Presenters from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses, including claims based on a Presenter's negligence, arising out of or connected with third party claims related to your volunteering with NCBF.

9. Allow NCBF and NCBF’s agents, without reservation, limitation or additional compensation, to record, in any media, and use, broadcast or produce derivative works from, in any media and for all time, your name, face, likeness, voice and appearance.

10. Intend to be legally bound by signing this Waiver on the date below.