Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium
Volunteer Application
 
GM River Days - A Detroit International Festival 

Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium will operate a booth at the GM River Days Festival.  Our booth will be featured at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Green Days section in the GM Wintergarden on Friday, June 20 through Monday, June 23. 
 

We need volunteers to spread the word on what we have been doing to try and reopen the Aquarium.  Distribute bookmarks.  Sell colorful BIA t-shirts, hats, photographs, jewelry, tattoos and other related items.  Help kids make fish sticks and color our banner. Show your support.  Sign up as a Volunteer and come to River Days.  We'd love to see you! 

Volunteer Information 

  • Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age by June 20, 2008.
  • Volunteers must be able to stand/walk outdoors for a 4-hour shift.
  • Volunteers must complete the Application and sign the Waiver.  The application is not valid if the waiver is not signed.
  • Dress code will be business casual. 

If you are interested in becoming a part of Detroit's biggest event of the summer,

  • Review the shifts available,
  • Complete the application indicating what days and shifts you are willing to work,
  • Sign the waiver, and
  • Return the completed application no later than 8 pm this Thursday, June 19, 2008 to:

    If you are not able to submit your application by email or fax, don't let that stop you from volunteering.  Please call Diane at (313) 832-1058 with your application information and you can submit the form at the event
     

Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium
Volunteer Application
GM River Days - A Detroit International Festival  
 

Volunteer Contact Information:  (Please Print Clearly) 
 

Name _______________________________________ 
 

Phone _______________________  Cell Phone __________________________ 
 

Email ____________________________________________________________ 
 
 

Please check all of the days and shifts that you are able to work.  
 

___ Friday, June 20   10:00 am - 2:00 pm  
 

___ Friday, June 20     2:00 pm - 6:00 pm  
 

___ Saturday, June 21   10:00 am - 2:00 pm  
 

___ Saturday, June 21    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm  
 

___ Sunday, June 22   10:00 am - 2:00 pm  
 

___ Sunday, June 22    2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
 

___ Monday, June 23   10:00 am - 2:00 pm  
 

___ Monday, June 23      2:00 pm - 6:00 pm  
 
 

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Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium
Volunteer Application
GM River Days - A Detroit International Festival  

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT 
 

Waiver, Release, and Indemnity:  In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Detroit International River Days Festival, related events and activities, I agree to release and waive any and all claims, causes of action and/or lawsuits against Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium, a Michigan non-profit corporation, its members, agents, volunteers, representatives, officers, and directors, Detroit International River Days Festival, Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, General Motors Corporation, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc., Jonathan Witz & Associates, The City of Detroit, The State of Michigan, and all other sponsoring organizations ("Released Parties"), of any loss or damage due to bodily injury, death, property damage or any other damages sustained while participating in the Detroit International River Days Festival, and related events and activities.  I also agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all actions, claims and/or damages, including costs and attorney fees, due to personal injury, property damage or intangible damage, asserted by any third person, caused directly, in whole or in part by the conduct of Applicant, and applicant's agents, employees, except where the negligence of the Released Parties is a contributing cause of the damage. 
 

I also agree to conform to and to comply with all the rules and regulations governing this event as well as the directions, safety requirements, instructions and regulations of the Detroit Police and the Festival Directors. 
 

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that this agreement can not be modified by any oral representations or inducements. 
 
 

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