Volunteer Application

Volunteer with us! Enjoy the great outdoors, support small local businesses, participate in the New West community, and safely meet new people (from a distance)!

Right now we’re seeking volunteers to help us during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re uncomfortable volunteering under these conditions, we would love for you to apply to volunteer in the future instead. Thank you!

This year our market runs from April 1, 2021 to November 4, 2021.

COVID-19 Volunteer Form

Your Name*
First Last
Please Indicate Your Preferred Pronouns*
Email*
Phone*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact's Phone Number (different from yours)
At this time we are seeking volunteers who are:*
-Comfortable working with the public (with proper COVID-19 safety measures in place),

-Are willing and able to wear a mask (no face shields) for their whole shift,
-Are comfortable lifting at least 30lbs,
-Are comfortable being on their feet/active for at least 2 hours,
-Have availability for at least 2 hours between 1:30pm-8pm on Thursdays. Preferably during one of the shifts listed below.
Currently volunteers help with set up and tear down. During the market volunteers help staff monitor the entrance, exit, interior and line up, and help answer customer questions.
- Yes, I understand this and am willing to volunteer under these conditions.
Why are you interested in volunteering with the NWFM?*
Availability*
We need volunteers for these two shifts on Thursdays. Please let us know which one works best for you.

At this time we only have a need for volunteers on Thursdays. If neither shifts are possible for you please select 'other' but know that we may not be able to accommodate you under those circumstances.
- Thursday 1pm-4:30pm
- Thursday 4:30pm-8pm
- Other
Are you 18 years old or older?
If you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign off on this form on your behalf. We cannot have volunteers under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian.
Please check the appropriate box below.
- I am 18 years or older
- I am under 18 years old
Volunteer Assumption of Risk*
By checking this box, I attest that I am not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. If I develop these symptoms, I agree that I will cancel my shift before arriving at the New West Farmer’s Market and will give appropriate notice to the New West Farmer’s Market Manager.

I am aware that I must follow the safety and hygiene protocols that have been implemented by New West Farmer’s Market and understand that they will be explained to me and it is my responsibility to follow them.

I attest that:

-I have not traveled internationally in the past 14 days

-I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the world in the past two weeks

-I do not believe that I have been exposed to a person with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19

I have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared as noncontagious by provincial or local public health authorities

I am following recommended guidelines as well as I am able - practicing social distancing by not participating in group activities, trying to maintain separation of six feet from others, and otherwise limiting my exposure to the coronavirus

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to the New West Farmer’s Market volunteer program. I understand that the scope of my volunteer relationship with the New West Farmer’s Market is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by me; that the New West Farmer’s Market will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of illness or personal injury as a result of my services to the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that my volunteer activities with New West Farmer’s Market may include activities that could be hazardous to me, including but not limited to helping lift and move items, and potential exposure to Covid 19.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold the New West Farmer’s Market harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damage, costs, expenses and compensation or loss to myself that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the New West Farmer’s Market, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any voluntary activities with, or for the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that this release discharges New West Farmer’s Market from any liability or claim that I am responsible for or may have against New West Farmer’s Market with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment that may arise from or in connection with my volunteer activities.

This liability waiver and release extends to the New West Farmer’s Market together with all its Board of Directors, Senior Directors, affiliates, employees, and clients.

By checking the box below, you are agreeing to the New West Farmer’s Market Volunteer Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability & Covid-19 Agreement. You are also affirming that you have NOT traveled to a foreign country or area of the world outside of your community in the past two weeks and you are NOT experiencing symptoms of illness right now. If you answer yes to either of these questions, we cannot have you volunteer with us at this time.
I agree
Volunteer Assumption of Risk - Under 18 Years Old*
By checking this box, I attest that I am the legal parent or guardian of the applicant and authorized to sign on their behalf

I attest that the applicant is not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. If the applicant develops these symptoms, I agree that the applicant will cancel their shift before arriving at the New West Farmer’s Market and will give appropriate notice to the New West Farmer’s Market Manager.

The applicant and I are aware that the applicant must follow the safety and hygiene protocols that have been implemented by New West Farmer’s Market and understand that they will be explained to me and it is my responsibility to follow them.

I attest that:

-The applicant has not traveled internationally in the past 14 days

-The applicant has not traveled to a highly impacted area within the world in the past two weeks

-The applicant does not believe that they have been exposed to a person with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19

The applicant has not been diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared as noncontagious by provincial or local public health authorities

The applicant is following recommended guidelines as well as they are able - practicing social distancing by not participating in group activities, trying to maintain separation of six feet from others, and otherwise limiting their exposure to the coronavirus

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

I acknowledge that the applicant is voluntarily applying to the New West Farmer’s Market volunteer program. I understand that the scope of the applicants volunteer relationship with the New West Farmer’s Market is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by the applicant; that the New West Farmer’s Market will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that on behalf of the applicant, I am responsible for their insurance coverage in the event of illness or personal injury as a result of their services to the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that the applicant's volunteer activities with New West Farmer’s Market may include activities that could be hazardous to them, including but not limited to helping lift and move items, and potential exposure to Covid 19.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold the New West Farmer’s Market harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself and the applicant, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damage, costs, expenses and compensation or loss to myself or the applicant that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the New West Farmer’s Market, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any voluntary activities with, or for the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that this release discharges New West Farmer’s Market from any liability or claim that I or the applicant are responsible for or may have against New West Farmer’s Market with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment that may arise from or in connection with the applicant's volunteer activities.

This liability waiver and release extends to the New West Farmer’s Market together with all its Board of Directors, Senior Directors, affiliates, employees, and clients.

By checking the box below, you are agreeing to the New West Farmer’s Market Volunteer Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability & Covid-19 Agreement. You are also affirming that the applicant has NOT traveled to a foreign country or area of the world outside of their community in the past two weeks and they are NOT experiencing symptoms of illness right now. If you answer yes to either of these questions, we cannot have the applicant volunteer with us at this time.
I agree
Name of Parent of Guardian Acting on Behalf of the Applicant*
Phone Number of the Parent or Guardian Acting on Behalf of the Applicant*
Please include a phone number to reach you (the parent or guardian acting on behalf of the applicant that is under 18 years of age) in case further information is required and for emergency contact purposes.
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