General Volunteer Application

Welcome to the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo! We are so grateful for your willingness to give your time and talents to support this amazing event. We are committed to providing you with a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience. We will offer you training and support, and we will work with you to find a role that matches your skills and interests. We also want to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where you feel valued and respected. We encourage you to share your ideas and feedback, and we are always looking for ways to improve our volunteer program. Thank you again for choosing to volunteer with the Expo. We look forward to working with you to make this year's event successful. Here are a few tips for getting started as a volunteer: - Attend the volunteer meetings to learn more about our organization and the different ways you can get involved. - Review the Volunteer Handbook. - Talk to your Volunteer Coordinator about your skills and interests, and they can help you find a role that is a good fit for you. - Don't be afraid to ask for help. Your Volunteer Coordinator and other volunteers are there to support you. - Have fun! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and make a difference in your community.

I, the undersigned agree to serve as a volunteer at the 2024 Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo (the “Expo”) on the terms of this Volunteer Agreement. This Agreement covers all events and occurrences before, during and after the Expo, including but not limited to set-up and registration prior to, and break-down after the Expo, and all sessions, seminars, meetings, meals and all activities, whether on or off the premises of the Expo location, as well as my travel to and from the Expo (together, “Service Activities”). I represent to the Expo operator that: (i) I understand that I am a volunteer, and not an employee of the Expo and that I will not be paid any money or other item of value for any of my Service Activities; and (ii) I am physically and mentally fit and able to perform the activities assigned to me, with no limitations. If I am a person with a disability volunteering for the event, I certify that I am able to perform the activities assigned to me notwithstanding any disabling condition I may have. I agree that (i) I will abide by all policies and instructions of the Expo; and the Expo may terminate my service as a volunteer at will, at any time, and for any reason, without compensation to me. I also agree that, the Expo will not provide me or my dependents with any worker’s compensation insurance, health insurance, dental or vision insurance, or any medical insurance whatsoever, and that all such insurance shall be my responsibility; and (ii) if I have concerns about my health or ability to participate in Service Activities, or any limitations for such participation, it is my responsibility to discuss any concerns with my physician before participating as a volunteer, and to inform the Expo of any limitations in my ability to participate. I assume the risk of all injuries or illnesses that may occur to me or to my property as part of any Service Activities. I hereby waive any and all claims that I may ever have against the Expo and its owners, officers, employees, agents, sponsors, other volunteers or Expo guests (together, “Expo Participants”), for any reason, including any injury to my person or property that may occur as a result of any Service Activities. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless all Expo Participants for any injury or damage I may cause. If I require emergency medical treatment, I give my permission to licensed medical personnel to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide medicine and medical care to me. I waive any claim I may ever have against any person or entity who renders medical care or treatment to me. I agree to accept full financial responsibility for all care and treatment provided to me. I accept that I am assuming the risk by entering the premises and participating in Expo activities.