Volunteer

To apply for a volunteer position, complete the form below.  Please do not fill out this form unless you have already secured your housing for the festival.  While we will do our best to accommodate your preferences, we cannot guarantee placement in your primary areas of interest. Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask that you refrain from calling our office. If opportunities are available, selected candidates will be contacted by our Volunteer Coordinator.

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    Parent/Guardian (if under 18)


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    Projection BoothVideographyMerchandise SalesPress/PublicityStage SupportModerator/Talkback Q&AFestival RegistrationSpecial Tent ActivationsAudience AmbassadorOnline (Remote)


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    Please note: The festival does not provide housing for volunteers. All volunteers are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. YesNo

    PhotographyVideographyGraphic DesignSocial MediaNone

    As a volunteer, you will be engaging directly with the public, including individuals who may be vulnerable to illness. To help ensure the safety of our community, fellow volunteers, and those we serve, we require all volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected to volunteer, you may be required to show proof of vaccination. This policy aligns with our commitment to public health and safety. YesNo

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    Persons and Entities Released: Run&Shoot Filmworks, Inc. (RSF), The RSF Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), all volunteers and paid personnel and all affiliated Sponsors (the participating entities), and all others, jointly, severally, and individually.

    The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer for the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival.

    1. WAIVER AND RELEASE: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless the above listed entities from any an all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges from any liability or claim that I may have with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I am providing for The Event.
    2. INSURANCE: Further I understand that none of the above participating entities assumes any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health or disability benefits or insurance of any nature in the event of my injury, illness, death or damage to my property. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of the participating entities.
    3. MEDICAL TREATMENT: I hereby Release and forever discharge the participating entities from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with the Event.
    4. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I understand that the services I provide to the Event may include activities that may be hazardous to me including, but not limited to involving inherently dangerous activities. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume the risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release ALL participating entities from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from the services I provide as a volunteer or occurring while I am providing volunteer services for The Event.
    5. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: I grant and convey to the event organizers all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, audio in connection with my providing volunteer services for The Event.
    6. OTHER: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Massachusetts and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Massachusetts. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

    By submitting this application, I acknowledge the following:

    • I will abide by the festival's volunteer guidelines and policies.
    • Role placement is not guaranteed upon submission of this application.
    • Flexibility and communication are essential for a positive volunteer experience.
    • I will be required to attend at least one virtual orientation if selected to volunteer.
    • I am responsible for securing housing for the duration of my commitment.
      I acknowledge and agree to the above terms. I also express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily.