Volunteer Application

You are applying for a non paid volunteer position to work at Undiscovered Realm Comic Con. You will receive an exclusive volunteer only event shirt as well as a food voucher at the concession stand for a meal and access to the event. Over time volunteers can become paid staff based on performance and time with the event on a case by case basis. Certain guests may also give autographs and or photo ops for volunteers. This varies from guest to guest and is not guaranteed. If you have a specific request let your supervisor know and we will do the best we can to accommodate. Shifts are from 9:30am to 7:30pm (with a break) on Saturday June 29th and 9:30am to 5:30pm on Sunday June 30th. Positions will include sitting with the celebrity guests and taking payments, marking down payments, notating quotes or personalizations, and taking selfie photos for the customers and celebrity guest. Line control of the celebrity autograph area and or potentially the panel room or Professional Photo Ops line. You will learn a ton about what goes into running and working a comic con event and get to experience the joy from thousands of attendees while making memories of your own.

**Volunteer Guidelines & Expectations:** Each volunteer is accountable for their own behavior and must adhere to all applicable convention, staff, building, city, and state laws and regulations. Any rule violation by a volunteer will be addressed, and logged. If a volunteer has repeated incidents, they will lose their volunteer status and may be removed from the convention. **Violations include, but are not limited to:** - Inappropriate conduct with any guest, attendee, volunteer, or staff member - Soliciting contact details from celebrities, artists, or agents for personal or other event use - Sexual harassment - Failing to wear a mask or follow social distancing guidelines, if required - Negative portrayal of Undiscovered Realm or its staff, including on social media or online in general. - Physical fights - Any form of harassment - Consumption or influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substances while on duty - Leaving assigned duties without permission - Asking for free autographs or photos from celebrities or artists - Loss or theft of convention property - Defiance towards team leaders or convention staff - Breaching convention or staff rules - Complaints from staff, other volunteers, celebrities, building personnel, or attendees All volunteers must attend an in-person or online orientation/training and read and sign an agreement outlining the volunteer rules and expectations. I recognize the infectious nature of COVID-19 and understand that the CDC and other public health authorities still recommend maintaining social distancing. Additionally, I acknowledge that URCC Inc cannot ensure that I will not contract COVID-19. I am aware that the risk of exposure to or infection by COVID-19 may arise from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others. By choosing to volunteer with Undiscovered Realm Comic Con, I accept that I am increasing my risk of exposure to COVID-19. I understand that I must follow all established procedures to help minimize the spread during the event. In light of my intention to volunteer at Undiscovered Realm Comic Con, I willingly assume all responsibility for any risk of property damage or bodily injury that I might incur while participating in the event or any related activities, including the use of equipment. Furthermore, I, along with my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, release and discharge URCC Inc/Undiscovered Realm and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action that I or my representatives may have in connection with my volunteer participation. If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect. I confirm that I have no known mental or physical conditions that would hinder my ability to participate fully as expected. Moreover, I have thoroughly read and understood this release and indemnification, and I sign this document of my own free will.