IN-SCBWI Volunteers Application Form

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Everyone on the team, the RA or Co-RAs, ARA, IC, etc., is a volunteer. Working together, we can build a vibrant kid lit writing community. Won't you join us?

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Thank you for thinking about being a volunteer!

Please fill out the form below, and carefully read and confirm the SCBWI Volunteer Agreement.
Here are a few things you should know:
* Most ongoing tasks take around 2-3 hours a month, with some months heavier and others lighter.
* We depend on you to get your tasks done -- that's how this chapter works so well!
* We respect your time, and if you ever have a conflict or emergency, you can let the Volunteer Coordinator know so they can try to arrange a backup.
* Volunteering has perks! All ongoing volunteers receive a year's free membership, get into our region's events for free, and are eligible for other national perks after the first year of volunteering.
* All volunteers will be notified about opportunities to help out at our events, as needed.
Thank you!

Name *

Email address *

Our current openings are these below; please check the one you would like to do: *

Marvelous Midwest volunteer

volunteer at the next in-person event

Required

Is there something you'd like to do that you don't see here? Let us know!

Please describe your skills and experience that would make you a good fit for this position.

SCBWI volunteers must agree to the following guidelines (Type "I agree" on each):

1) The Regional Advisors work cooperatively with Regional Volunteers on schedules, training, needs, and budgets. Regional Advisors must pre-approve all events and details that take place within the region under the SCBWI name to include contracts, facilities, costs, speakers, email promotions, and social media outreach. *

2) The Regional Advisors must be copied on any correspondence regarding events including, but not limited to, contact with speakers and venues, event announcements, and evaluations. *

3) The Regional Advisors have the authority to overrule any decision regarding SCBWI events and activities within their region. *

4) The Regional Advisors are the only regional person(s) in the region authorized to speak on behalf of SCBWI. *

5) Confidentiality – Volunteer acknowledges that he or she may have access to confidential information about the business and affairs of SCBWI and has a duty of trust and confidentiality to SCBWI. The term "Confidential Information" includes, but is not limited to, all member and non-member databases on the SCBWI website, email marketing software and databases, finances, information, processes, ideas, designs, business processes, discussions, documentation, and other communications relating to the business and affairs of SCBWI, and Volunteer will not at any time disclose to any person, firm, or corporation any Confidential Information concerning the business of SCBWI and its affiliates, chapters, and associates or any of their respective dealings, transactions, or affairs which come to Volunteer’s knowledge, and all Confidential Information will remain the property of SCBWI. Volunteer acknowledges that any breach of the above will cause irreparable harm to SCBWI, and in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity that SCBWI may have, SCBWI is entitled, without the requirement of posting a bond or other security, to seek equitable relief, including injunctive relief and specific performance and Volunteer will indemnify and hold harmless SCBWI from any damage, loss, cost, or liability (including reasonable attorney fees) arising or resulting from any unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information by Volunteer. This Agreement will survive until such time as all Confidential Information becomes publicly known and made generally available through no action or inaction of mine of Volunteer. *

6) Personal email lists – Volunteer acknowledges that he/she may not develop personal email lists of members during/at an official SCBWI meeting nor directly or indirectly use SCBWI lists for personal purpose, including, but not limited to, marketing personal or others’ books, events, or activities. The use of the SCBWI email lists violates privacy laws and, among other things, is in violation of the CAN-SPAM ACT, which prohibits the third party use of an email address without expressed direct permission by the email’s owner. *

Please type your full name below in lieu of your signature to confirm that you agree with the SCBWI Volunteer Agreement. *

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