Paradise Chocolate Fest 2024 Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation, Inc., also known as the Paradise Chocolate Fest. Please read through the following information carefully before completing the attached application.

Volunteer Equity Program

There are over 250 Volunteer slots to fill for this year’s events Paradise Chocolate Fest, Chocolate, Wine & Brews and Chocolate Chase; including the set-up and tear down of these events.

Your volunteer hours will be calculated from the time you sign in until you complete your task and sign out. The hours you work will be available to be allocated to one or more of the qualified nonprofit youth organizations (known as Beneficiary Organizations), or to the Fest itself, as you choose. In June of each year, the total hours volunteered for each Beneficiary Organization will be multiplied by the calculated hourly rate, with awards distributed to Beneficiaries at a community Awards Celebration.

Completing the Volunteer Application

Very Important! 95% of Volunteer positions are for day of the Chocolate Fest, Saturday, May 11th. We welcome volunteers from 12 years of age up however, volunteers between 12-17 years of age will need one adult per 3 youth in order to be placed as a volunteer (This does not need to be the parent and may be another adult from the same youth beneficiary organization).

The majority of tasks for events require an adult age 18 or over. We ask you to please include your age as certain positions require all volunteers be over the age of 21.

All of the information requested on the application is needed to place you as a qualified volunteer. The application form is double sided so please complete both sides.

We welcome your application, however please realize that most of our events and volunteer positions involve working in an outdoor setting, walking over uneven terrain occasionally, lifting, carrying, standing and having the ability to communicate in a positive manner with many people. If you meet these standards please feel free to complete the Volunteer Application. 

ALL APPLICANTS AND RETURNING VOLUNTEERS MUST ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SESSION EACH YEAR. This is both a requirement of our insurance carrier and of the Youth on the Ridge Community Foundation. You only need to attend once per year, and the session runs for approximately one hour. You will be issued your Volunteer Assignment and learn important event, logistic and safety information at the Orientation. 2024 Volunteer Orientation Dates, Times, Locations are below. Please make a selection. 

If after reading these instructions you still have questions regarding the Volunteer Application, please feel free to call 530-342-4896.

Applications must be received before April 1, 2024

AS A CHOCOLATE FEST VOLUNTEER I UNDERSTAND AND PLEDGE THAT I WILL:

  1. Represent the Paradise Chocolate Fest with professionalism, dignity, courtesy & appropriate behavior.

  2. Follow through and complete accepted tasks as assigned while working cooperatively as a team member with Paradise

    Chocolate Fest staff and volunteers.

  3. Dress and act in an appropriate manner at all times, and be a positive role model.

  4. Provide a safe environment by not harming youth or adults in any way, whether through discrimination, sexual harassment,

    physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect, or other harmful actions.

  5. Keep Chocolate Fest staff and management volunteers informed of any concerns and problems at the event(s) in which I participate.

  6. Keep personal opinions and actions separate from those made as a representative of this organization.

  7. Respectfully follow guidance from State and County health departments surrounding large gatherings and safety protocols.

    AS A PARADISE CHOCOLATE FEST VOLUNTEER I WILL NOT:

1. Use vulgar or inappropriate language.
2. Solicit gratuities, gifts, or bequests for personal or professional benefit.
3. Consume or be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco, or carry weapons of any kind onto the site. 

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2024 Volunteer Orientation Dates, Times, Locations (Pick one)
Full Name
Age
Name of Group(s) you are Volunteering to Benefit

Phone Number 

Email Address 

Mailing Address

Emergency Contact Information (Name, Relationship, Phone Number)

Do you have any personal health concerns that might impact your work as a volunteer?

Have you been a volunteer with us before? 

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I am currently certified in 

I am currently licensed as

Volunteer Sign-Ups
Your Availability: Check the times you are willing and available to work. You may check any and all that you are available and interested in working. Volunteers who check more than one time slot, are willing to work more than one shift, and check times on Saturday, May 11th are most likely to receive a volunteer assignment. 

FEST Set Up – Friday, May 10th

Paradise Chocolate Fest & Chocolate, Wine, Brew & Spirits – Saturday, May 11th

2024 Beneficiaries Include

Achieve Charter School, American Legion Post 259, Boy Scouts Troop 316, Cub Scouts Pack 316, Friends of Outdoor Adventures, Gold Nugget Museum, Northern California Ballet, Paradise Friends of the Library, Paradise High School Grad Night, Paradise Host Lions Club, Paradise Little League, Paradise Piranhas Swim Team, Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Rotary Interact, Paradise Stronger, Rainbow Girls & Ridgeview Rangers.  

Have you ever been convicted of, or plead nolo contendere (no contest) to, or received a deferred sentence or deferred prosecution for a felony or a misdemeanor crime involving unlawful sexual behavior, or an unlawful behavior involving children?

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Have you ever been convicted of any other misdemeanor, other than a misdemeanor traffic offense or traffic citation? 

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I choose to dedicate my Volunteer Hours to Benefit: 

The undersigned volunteer has read and understands the Chocolate Fest Pledge, the previous felony misdemeanor statement & the Release and Indemnification and has signed this document voluntarily. (Please sign your name) 

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Volunteers under the age of 18 requires a parent or guardian signature here: (Please sign your name) 

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