FOR OFFICIAL FAF USE ONLY RECEIVED:_____________ PROCESSED: _____________ CONFIRM: _____________

Greetings! The Filipino-American Arts and Culture Festival, known as FilAmFest, is the largest intergenerational arts and culture event in the County of San Diego, and will celebrate its Eighth year on October 6, 2012 at Paradise Valley Road between Woodman Street and Gilmartin Avenue, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Initiated by the Office of Councilmember Anthony Young, City of San Diego District 4 in 2004, Kalusugan Community Services (KCS) will continue to be the fiscal agency and lead organizer of FilAmFest for 2012. This year will surpass all previous years in size, attendance, and family fun! Celebrating the theme of Who Will, We Will the FilAmFests drive and commitment to our volunteers is stronger than ever. The heart and soul of our volunteers is what makes the FilAmFest such a successful event. Everyone from the FilAmFest Organizing Committee down to the day-of FilAmFest volunteers are essential to the operation. As a volunteer we ask you to accept this sense of purpose and responsibility to give back to the community and to your future. No matter the task assigned, your effort be it for two hours on the day of or before FilAmFest, being a volunteer is a display of Filipino Pride and teamwork in putting together San Diego's largest ethnic street festival Who Will, We Will...You Will! We ask that all volunteers attend at least one volunteer orientation and the FilAmFest Community Clean up. The dates for the orientation and the clean-up will be sent to you on a follow up email. Volunteer information is kept in the FilAmFest database and you may be contacted again to ask if you would like to participate in any FilAmFest related events throughout the year. Thank you for your time and your inspiration to volunteer with FilAmFest. Enclosed are the Volunteer Contact Form, Information Sheet, Volunteer Agreement Form, and the Volunteer Liability Waiver. Please submit the forms and waivers no later than September 14th, 2012.

The minimum age for all volunteers is 14 years old. Volunteers who have not reached the age 18 must have written consent of a parent or legal guardian prior to volunteering. o A volunteer agreement and waiver of liability must be signed and turned in prior to the festival. Volunteer Orientation is mandatory. Specific details will come directly from the Volunteer Coordinator(s) via email. A schedule with a minimum of 4 hours is required.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 619-621-8323 or via email at volunteer@filamfest.org. We look forward to working with you and await your response at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, FilAmFest Organizing Committee

FilAmFest P.O. Box 741024 San Diego, California, 92174 FilAmFest Phone 619-621-8323 Fax 619.477.3391

VOLUNTEER CONTACT FORM

Please make copies for your records. Please PRINT CLEARLY. Please fill out and return the following: Volunteer Application Form, Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Liability Waiver no later than Friday, September 14, 2012. Please return to: FilAmFest Attn: FilAmFest, Volunteer committee P.O. Box 741024 San Diego, CA 92174 Or Fax to 619.477.3391 Contact Information Last Name: _________________________________________ First Name:_______________________________________ Primary Phone: ___________________________ Alternate Phone: _____________________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ ATTN: FAF VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Emergency Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________ Relationship: __________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: __________________ Alternate number: _____________________

Are you 18 or older?

*If you are under 18, you will need parent permission form signed to participate. Fill out information below.

Parent/Guardian Information (if under 18) Guardian/ Parents Names: ________________________________________________________ Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________________ Work Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________

FilAmFest P.O. Box 741024 San Diego, California, 92174 FilAmFest Phone 619-621-8323 Fax 619.477.3391

VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT FORM

Your support and effort is greatly appreciated! Please keep in mind the following guidelines that we are asking ALL volunteers to adhere to during any time that you are working with the FilAmFest. All volunteers must attend at least one Orientation/ Training day and the Community Clean Up. BE ON TIME. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your designated time. Check in with the FilAmFest Volunteer Coordinator. You will be assigned to a team and report to a team leader to receive your assignments or tasks. Be sure to sign in and sign out only with the FilAmFest Volunteer Coordinator. Team leaders do not check in volunteers. DO NOT leave or abandon your team or team leader at any time. Our volunteers are the forefront of the FilAmFest. You represent FilAmFest and the community. Remember to use appropriate language and carry yourself with high regard and pride for your community. Be safe and alert at all times. Treat all visitors, staff, artists, and fellow volunteers with respect. Dress appropriately and comfortably. Pay attention to any weather warnings so that you can be prepared. Wear comfortable shoes. DO NOT wear any gang affiliated clothing or t-shirts that promote the use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs of any kind. Follow the rules and guidelines as spelled out by the FilAmFest Volunteer Handbook. Listen and follow to the instructions of the FilAmFest Volunteer Coordinators and Directors. If you have signed up to volunteer and are unable to make it, please contact our office at 619-621-8323 as soon as you are able. HAVE FUN!!!!

_____ (initial here) I have read and understand these conditions. I will do my best to meet these expectations. **If you are under 18, review this document with your parents or guardians before you sign it.**
Volunteer Name (print): ___________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: _______ PARENTS: Please look over these expectations with your child(ren) and discuss them. ______ (initial here) I have read and discussed these expectations with my child(ren). Parent/ Guardian name: ____________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________
FilAmFest P.O. Box 741024 San Diego, California, 92174 FilAmFest Phone 619-621-8323 Fax 619.477.3391

VOLUNTEER LIABILITY WAIVER

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any and all activities associated with the FilAmFest Organizing Committee, I agree, on behalf of myself and/or my minor child (if any) to the following: 1. I agree and represent that I have inspected, or immediately upon entering the designated festival area will inspect, the premises and facilities. My, and my childs entry into the designated festival area for all purposes, including, without limitation, participation or use of any facilities or equipment, constitutes an acknowledgment that such premises and all facilities and equipment were inspected and that I find and accept them as being safe and reasonably suited for the purposes of my participation in this event. 2. I release, waive, discharge, and covenant on behalf of myself and my minor child not to sue Kalusugan Community Services, promoters, sponsors, their elected and appointed officials, agents, volunteers, and employees (Releasees) from all liability to me, or my child, for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands on account of personal or property injury or because of my, or my childs, death, whether caused by Releasees negligence or otherwise, while I, and my child, participate in the FilAmFest and all associated activities (Program). 3. I agree to indemnify and hold the Releasees harmless from and against any and all claims arising from my, or my childs, participation in FilAmFest and all associated activities, whether caused by Releasees negligence or otherwise. I will pay all costs incident to any claim, including, without limitation, attorneys fees. 4. I expressly agree that the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. ______ Place initials here to indicate that you have read and voluntarily sign the release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement, and further agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.

Name of Volunteer: _________________________________________________ 18 or older?: Y Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Parent/Guardian name if signing on behalf of a minor: Childs Name: _________________________________________________ Age: ______ Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

FilAmFest P.O. Box 741024 San Diego, California, 92174 FilAmFest Phone 619-621-8323 Fax 619.477.3391