• FRIENDS OF FAM, INC.

    Volunteer Application Form
    FRIENDS OF FAM, INC.

  • Friends of FAM, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, GA consisting of a board of passionate FAMU alumni who are committed to providing mentorship and direct financial assistance in the form of scholarships to deserving, enrolled FAMU students from the Atlanta metropolitan area. Our primary goal is to raise funding that directly goes to scholarship applicants each year, providing them with stability and ease of mind as they venture into the world of college. Our events and outings are a way to give them a sneak peak of the experience they will become familiar with, once attending FAMU.

    We encourage the participation of volunteers who support our
    mission and are willing to contribute. The information provided through this form will be kept confidential and will help us determine the
    most satisfying and appropriate volunteer opportunity for you.

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  • Educational Background

  • Occupation

  • Areas of Interest

  • Release and Waiver of Liability

    This Release and Waiver of Liability (the "Release") executed on   Pick a Date*(the "Volunteer") in favor of Friends of FAM, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, and its directors officers, employees, and agents.

     

    The Volunteer desires to work as a volunteer for Friends of FAM, Inc. and engage in the activities related to being a volunteer for Friends of FAM, Inc. Be Out Day (the "Activities"). The Volunteer understands that the Activities may include [heavy lifting, uneven terrain, electrical risks from performer equipment, exposure to loud noises, large crowds, or other circumstances that may result in personal injuries].

     

    The Volunteer hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms: 

    1.     Release and Waiver. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Friends of FAM, Inc. and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that arise or may hereafter arise from Volunteer's Activities with Friends of FAM, Inc.

    a.       VOLUNTEER UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS RELEASE DISCHARGES Friends of FAM, Inc. FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIM THAT THE VOLUNTEER MAY HAVE AGAINST Friends of FAM, Inc. WITH RESPECT TO ANY BODILY INJURY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM VOLUNTEER'S ACTIVITIES WITH Friends of FAM, Inc., WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF Friends of FAM, Inc. OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OR OTHERWISE. VOLUNTEER ALSO UNDERSTANDS THAT Friends of FAM, Inc. DOES NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR OR OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MEDICAL, HEALTH, OR DISABILITY INSURANCE IN THE EVENT OF INJURY OR ILLNESS.

     

    2.     Medical Treatment. Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge Friends of FAM, Inc. from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Volunteer's Activities with Friends of FAM, Inc.

     

    3.     Assumption of the Risk. The Volunteer understands that the Activities may involve work that may be hazardous to the Volunteer, and transportation to and from the work sites. Volunteer hereby expressly and specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities, and releases Friends of FAM, Inc. from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the Activities.

     

    4.     Insurance. The Volunteer understands that, except as otherwise agreed to by Friends of FAM, Inc. in writing, Friends of FAM, Inc. does not carry or maintain health, medical, or disability insurance coverage for any Volunteer. Each Volunteer is expected and encouraged to obtain his or her own medical or health insurance coverage.

     

    5.     Photographic Release. Volunteer does hereby grant and convey unto Friends of FAM, Inc. all rights, titles, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Friends of FAM, Inc. during the Volunteer's Activities with Friends of FAM, Inc., including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings.

     

    6.     Other. Volunteer expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Georgia, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. Volunteer also agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

     

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Volunteer has executed this Release as of the day and year first above written. 


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  • Volunteer Agreement

    As a volunteer, I understand and agree that:

    1.     I will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws that might apply to anyone volunteering for Friends of Fam, Inc.

    2.     I release and hold harmless Friends of Fam, Inc. and their successors from any claims, costs, suits, actions, judgments, or expenses upon any damage, loss, or injury to me or to my property that may arise from this volunteer event.

    3.     I am fully aware and assume any risks these volunteer activities may pose, and that I have no medical condition preventing me from engaging in them.

    4.     I give permission to be photographed by project partners or the media for use in printed materials, through the internet or other media outlets.

    In signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this volunteer agreement. 


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