2026 Blue Ribbon Gala Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at our Blue Ribbon Gala!

Submission of this form is NOT a guarantee of a volunteer assignment. For group volunteering, EACH individual must submit their own application. After submtting this form, you will be contacted by Volunteer Coordinator Manasi Watts directly.
Prospective Volunteer First Name*
First Name
Prospective Volunteer Last Name*
Last Name
Birthday*

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Preferred Pronouns
(e.g. she/her, he/his. they/them)
CURRENT CELL Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
CURRENT Preferred Email Address*
example@example.com
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Returning VolunteerWeb SearchWord of MouthPart of a GroupHome Start Staff MemberOther
If you are volunteering with someone else OR as part of a group please list their name / your organization here
e.g. JLSD, LSC, UCSD, friend name, etc.
ExtrovertIntrovertAmbivert (a little bit of both)
CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS [We promise not to add you to any mailing lists!]*
Street Address
Address Line 2
Street Address Line 2
City*
City
State*
Zip Code*
Zip Code
Shift Options - Please read carefully before making your selection:
- Only sign up for a shift you are available to complete.
- The number of slots (#) indicates how many openings are left for each shift.
- We have indicated which shifts are best for which personality type. Please consider these recommendations when selecting your shift preference.
- You are NOT confirmed as a Gala volunteer until you receive confirmation from Volunteer Program Coordinator Manasi Watts. Event details will be sent in your confirmation via email and/or text.
Pre-Event Prep - Week of 4/20-24 during business hours (4 slots available) [Help us behind the scenes before the event - great for all.]Event Staging / Loading - Friday 4/24 1pm - 3pm (10-15 slots available) [Help load & transport items to the event venue - great for all.]AM Set Up - Saturday 4/25 1030A - 2P (9 slots available) [Help us prepare for this amazing event - great for all.]PM Set Up - Saturday 4/25 2P - 530P (10 slots available) [Help us prepare for this amazing event - great for all]Registration - Saturday 4/25 430P-8P (8 slots available) [Check in & welcome guests – onsite training required - best for extroverts & ambiverts.]Event Attendants - Saturday 4/25 430P-730P (15 slots available) [Provide support during the event's busiest time - best for extroverts and ambiverts.]Auction Attendants - Saturday 4/25 7P-11P (7 slots available) [Track live auction & check out guests – onsite training required - best for extroverts & ambiverts.]Clean Up Crew- Saturday 4/25 930P-11P (20 slots available) [Help break down event - great for all.]Post-Event Breakdown - MONDAY 4/27 10A - 12P (10 slots available) [Help load and transport items back to office - great for all.]Flexible / No Preference - Saturday 4/25Already assigned by VPC Manasi Watts
Photo Release / Media Policy: Home Start, Inc. uses photographs, videos, written stories, and recorded statements to highlight our mission, programs, and community impact. This form allows Home Start to obtain your consent before using your image, likeness, name, or statements in any communication, publication, or media materials. I authorize Home Start, Inc. and its representatives to record, photograph, or otherwise capture my image, likeness, name, voice, or written/spoken statements. I understand that these materials may be used in:• Printed materials (brochures, flyers, newsletters, reports)• Digital content (websites, social media, and email communications)• Videos, presentations, and internal communications• Fundraising, outreach, or community education effortsI understand that participation is voluntary and that I may or may not receive a token of appreciation (such as a gift card), at the organization’s discretion. All media created by Home Start, Inc. will remain its property and may be edited or reproduced at its discretion. I waive any right to review or approve final materials and release Home Start, Inc., its employees, and representatives from any liability arising from the authorized use of my image, likeness, or statements. I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by submitting written notice to Home Start’s Human Resources or Program Department. The revocation will not affect digital or print materials already created, produced and/or distributed prior to receipt of my notice.*

I am 18 years of age or older and authorized to sign for myself.I am the parent or legal guardian of the volunteer applicant and authorized to sign on their behalf.I do not grant consent at this time. I understand I may sign a release later if I choose.
Full Face Visible – I give permission for my full face and likeness to appear in photos, videos, and other media materials produced by Home Start.Back of Head / Non-Identifiable Image Only – I give permission for my image to be used only if I cannot be identified (e.g., photographed from behind or from a distance).No Image Use – I do not give permission for my image to be used in any media materials.
Full name may be usedFirst name onlyNo name used
Release and Waiver of Liability
Volunteer understands that the scope of all Volunteer’s relationship with Home Start, Inc., during any and all projects, is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by any Volunteer; that Home Start, Inc. will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to any Volunteer; and that all Volunteers are responsible for their own expenses or insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of a Volunteer’s service to Home Start, Inc.

Assumption of Risk Policy
Volunteer represents that, to their knowledge, Volunteer is in good health and suffers no physical impairment that would or should prevent participation in volunteer activities. Volunteer agrees to comply with all stated and customary instructions and safety precautions during participation in volunteer activities. All Volunteers understand that the services they provide to Home Start, Inc. may include activities that may be hazardous including, but not limited to risks associated with traveling to and from volunteer activities, lifting and carrying heavy objects, walking on natural uneven outdoor surfaces, and cleaning, that may result in physical or psychological injury, pain, illness, temporary or permanent disability and/or death, emotional loss, economic loss and property damage. As a Volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release Home Start, Inc. from all liability.

Confidentiality Policy
Home Start, Inc. is a social services agency where a high level of confidentiality is maintained at all times and in all places, even after my tenure with Home Start, Inc. has ended. All Volunteers are agents of Home Start, Inc. and are required by law to abide by the same strict confidentiality policies regarding clients and/or donors as Home Start, Inc. staff. Confidential information includes: the fact that a person is or has been a client receiving services from Home Start, Inc., any personally identifying information about any client and/or donor, such as his/her name, photograph, address, phone number, place of work or school, lifestyle, medical or mental health information, and any other information provided by or about the client and/or donor with the expectation of privacy. Volunteers are strictly prohibited from communicating confidential client and/or donor information to anyone outside of Home Start, Inc. except as required by law.
Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I have read the above Volunteer Waiver and Release in its entirety, am signing it freely, including electronic signing, and that no other representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made by Home Start, Inc. I further agree that the foregoing Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Confidentiality Policy are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of California, and that if any portion thereof is deemed invalid, the remainder will continue in full legal force and effect.*

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Communication Acknowledgement: By checking this box I understand that details about my volunteer assignment for this event will be sent via email and text. I agree to receive these transactional/ informational SMS and MMS communications regarding my volunteer service from Home Start. I undertsand that none of my personal or contact information will be shared outside of Home Start except as required by law. Message frequency may vary. Data rates my apply. I will reply STOP to opt-out. By checking this box I accept these terms.*

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Signature of Prospective Volunteer*

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This form MUST be signed to be valid. Volunteers under 18 must ALSO have a parent sign this form to be valid.
Additional Signature of Parent or Guardian (Required for Volunteers Ages 15- 18)

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Forms of minors MUST be signed by a parent or guardian to be valid.
Home Start, Inc. reserves the right to not accept a volunteer for any reason in accordance with California law. Home Start acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a fundamental human value. Each eligible applicant will be considered on the basis of individualability and merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or marital status.
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at our Blue Ribbon Gala!