Volunteer Sign-Up

Anime Weekend Atlanta is the largest fan run anime convention in the Southeast and among the largest in North America! Every year, ordinary people come together to create an extraordinary experience. We build on one another’s strengths, passion, and dedication to offer an experience like no other. Southern hospitality and Japanese fandom combine to present a weekend you won’t soon forget. We hope you’ll consider joining our growing family. We offer more than just resume building experience, warm feelings, and newfound friendships! Joining Crew - How to do the thing: **Please whitelist email from @awa-con.com to ensure you receive emails.** *Please select department choices in order of preference.* You must be 16 or older (some departments have other age requirements) by the first day of the convention. If you are under 18, we’ll need a parental waiver too (linked below). Try to attend at least one crew meeting per year, so you know what’s going on and can get info on customer service, money handling, first aid, etc. Help out for 14 hours during the convention. Once you hit 14, you qualify for next year’s crew. Anything past that is optional, but very appreciated. Complete a Crew Form before October 1! We have many wonderful departments to choose from! By completing the Crew Form, you are signing and agreeing to the Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability (posted and linked below). If this is your first year, make sure you pay your $20 refundable deposit (cash only) before volunteering. If you can’t pay your deposit, please talk to your Director to make arrangements. (Deposits must be submitted at one of the AWA meetings or badge pickup, and must be paid in cash.) Show up, put in your time, and get your deposit back as early as Saturday of the convention. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! If at any point you aren’t having fun, let your (or another) director know, and we’ll find a way to fix it for you.

Anime Weekend Atlanta Volunteer Waiver and Release of Liability I understand and agree to the terms and conditions outlined below. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless AWA, LLC (AWA), its affiliates, directors, and/or associates from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of, myself and which are in any way connected with my participation in the convention. In being permitted to participate in any activities organized, operated, or sanctioned by AWA, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. I understand that participation in the convention is of a voluntary nature. I understand and agree that in return for volunteering, I will receive a special behind the scenes access to the convention that otherwise would not be possible. There are special perks associated with being a volunteer that may change, but no monetary compensation will be given in return for my services. 2. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the AWA Crew Code of Conduct, the general AWA Code of Conduct, Dress Code, Prop & Weapons Policy, and other AWA policies and procedures set forth in the AWA Crew Handbook, Program Guide, and official website (www.awa-con.com). 3. I understand and agree that the AWA policies and procedures, and terms and conditions of participation set out in the crew guidelines are effective and apply to me at all times when present on and around the Convention Center and Official Hotel(s) during AWA, as well as any other space or venue affiliated with AWA, LLC at any time. 4. I acknowledge and agree that acceptance of any badge, membership, or other form of admission issued by AWA constitutes acceptance of agreement to the following: 4a. AWA is released from any liability for loss or damage to persons or property, infringement of any right, or any claim, or cause of action of any kind. 4b. AWA and its designees are authorized and permitted to use my name, voice, and/or likeness and all reproduction thereof in all media now and hereafter known for all purposes in perpetuity. 5. I understand that the materials and tools provided, such as radios, hand-trucks, etc., by AWA, LLC are and remain the property of AWA, LLC and I agree to return these tools and any remaining materials to Anime Weekend Atlanta at the end of my volunteer service. Should I fail to return any property belonging to AWA, LLC, I understand and agree that I am held liable and will submit, replace, or otherwise compensate AWA, LLC upon request within 30 days. 6. I further understand that participation as a Volunteer may involve physical activities and/or requirements (i.e., standing for long periods of time, lifting objects weighing 15 pounds or more, dancing, role playing) and may be inherently dangerous, carrying the risk of serious or grievous injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property, and/or death, which will demand the exercise of reasonable care to avoid said dangers. I am voluntarily participating in this activity with knowledge of the hazards and potential dangers involved, and agree to accept any and all risks of personal injury and property damage. I further acknowledge that the activities will be conducted in facilities that may or may not be open to the public. 7. Should it be necessary for me to receive medical care while participating as an AWA Volunteer, I give the AWA personnel permission to use reasonable discretion in obtaining medical care for myself, and grant permission to any physician or other qualified medical providers, including but not limited to nurses and ambulance personnel to render whatever medical care they deem necessary and that all charges for services, equipment, and supplies incurred for such treatment shall be my sole responsibility, and I agree to pay for all that was associated with rendering medical care to me. 8. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. BY SUBMITTING MY VOLUNTEER FORM, I AGREE TO IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.