Volunteer

I agree to abide by the Guidelines for Volunteers created by and for the Conference, including but not limited to the following:
I will be a welcoming host to Attendees at all times, whether or not I am on duty as a Volunteer for the Conference;
I will dress in a manner appropriate to professionals in the writing and publishing industry and appropriate for the Conference and conduct myself appropriately as a representative of the Conference;
I will fulfill the duties assigned to me by the Conference in a cheerful and timely manner;
I will extend courtesy and respect to Attendees, Speakers, other Volunteers, and all persons with whom I come into contact in the normal course of the Conference, and
I will help to maintain a professional atmosphere before, during, and after events that are part of the Conference, through and including any cleanup and exit period.
I commit to arriving on time and prepared for my duties.
In consideration of the opportunity afforded me to assist in the Conference, I agree that I, my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim—and I hereby waive and release any rights, action, or causes of action—against the San Francisco Writers Conference, any and all of its affiliated organizations, any of their officers or directors collectively or individually, and any Conference staff, sponsors, employees, speakers or agents for injury, death, or property damage, however caused, resulting from my participation in the San Francisco Writers Conference.

I understand the Covid safety requirements to volunteer may change to stay in accordance with public health guidance. At present, all attendees at ANY SFWC event are strongly advised to stay current with covid and flu vaccinations and to mask indoors when not eating. Masks will be available at the registration desk. Anyone who starts feeling sick or who knows they have been exposed, must let the volunteer coordinator know right away and go or stay home. Volunteers will get full access to conference videos, so they will not miss out on content by staying home sick. This policy is subject to change as the situation evolves and public health guidance is consulted.
My online signature confirms that I have read and understand this Agreement. This form online records your ip and the time and date you have agreed and used an electronic signature for this release. This is a legally binding signature.