Step Up Volunteer Registration Form

Volunteer Registration Form
Thank you in advance for volunteering for the Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk presented by the Down Syndrome Parents Group of WNY. Our event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 11AM-2PM at Canalside, Buffalo, NY. This is a rain or shine event. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather. On the day of the event please report to the volunteer check in table in the grassy area at Canalside to receive your assignment.

Please complete and submit your registration by September 24th. If you have any questions please contact Vicki Cook at vcook63@gmail.com.
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Organization: (if applicable)
School or Company
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

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Availability

Please indicate below the shift that you are available to volunteer. We ask that you commit to working the entire length of time selected.
What shift are you available to work:
Volunteer T-Shirt
Some of the volunteer assignments include set-up/clean-up, activities/games, and facilitating the walk. Please make us aware if there are any restrictions on what you are able to volunteer for. Volunteers should report to the Volunteer Check-in. It is important that you arrive 15 minutes in advance of your selected shift in order to check-in, receive your assignment and volunteer shirt.
Volunteer Restrictions (if applicable):
Additional Comments:
Minors

If you are under the age of 18 please complete the following information.
Parent/Guardian Name:
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Waivers
I GIVE PERMISSION TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED AND/OR VIDEO RECORDED BY THE DOWN SYNDROME PARENTS GROUP OF WNY REPRESENTATIVE OR MEDIA FOR USE IN PUBLICIZING THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROGRAM (STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME) IN PRINT OR ELECTRONIC MEDIA. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT MY PARTICIPATION IN PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS MAY BE EDITED AND USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART AS DESIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM, WHICH MAY BE PRODUCED, REPLICATED, DISTRIBUTED AND USED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. I UNDERSTAND THAT PHOTOS, AND VIDEOS BECOME THE PROPERTY OF YOUR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT COMPENSATION TO ME. I UNDERSTAND AND AUTHORIZE THE USE IN WRITING OR OTHERWISE THE NAME OR IDENTITY OF THE ABOVE PARTICIPANT.
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BY SIGNING, I HEREBY EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT VOLUNTEERING AT STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS WALK, LIKE MANY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, GOLF, ETC. INVOLVES MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND THAT INJURY OR MISHAP ARE POSSIBILITIES IN SPITE OF ALL REASONABLE SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS TAKEN. I ACCEPT SUCH RISKS AS REASONABLE AND PROPER, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE PRINCIPALS AND STAFF OF THE DOWN SYNDROME PARENTS GROUP OF WESTERN NEW YORK SHOULD ANY MISHAP OCCUR.
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Please contact me with additional volunteer opportunities.
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Volunteer Registration Form

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Minors

Waivers