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LEGAL STUFF. WE PROMISE TO KEEP IT AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE.

Thank you for voluntarily participating in the Young Storytellers Program (the “Program”) with the Young Storytellers Foundation (“YSF”). Your participation in the program (or the participation of your minor child) may involve many aspects of our work, but in being involved in the program, you may also create, modify, adapt, participate in, or otherwise work on various creative projects. In order to protect our interests, and to clearly define your rights related to your participation (or the participation of your minor child), we need you to carefully consider and sign this Release. This is an important legal document, so please take the time to fully understand it before signing. Any communications or material you create, provide to YSF or are otherwise involved in will be treated as non-confidential and will be owned by YSF. This obviously includes any creative work, but also includes less obvious things like questions, comments, ideas, images, writings, music, sounds, audiovisual works or effects, artwork, design elements, graphics, suggestions, concepts, notes or other materials (we will refer to all of these things as “Program Materials”). By signing this Release, you agree to transfer and assign to YSF all rights in the Program Materials forever. This means that YSF will have the exclusive right to do anything with those Program Materials without paying you anything, including the right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, incorporate into other works, distribute, sub-license, perform, display and otherwise exploit those Program Materials, in all languages and throughout the universe, in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter devised. By signing this Release, you acknowledge and expressly agree that you will not receive any financial or other consideration in connection with our use of the Program Materials, including, without limitation, credit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree that if we have specifically offered a credit in exchange for certain submissions, our agreement must be in writing, and all aspects of that credit (including determination of eligibility) will be at our sole discretion and any failure to provide credit will be a non-material failure and will not entitle you to damages or any relief at law or in equity (without limitation you will not be entitled to any injunctive or equitable relief). In connection with your participation (or the participation of your minor child) in the Program, you hereby additionally grant to YSF permission to use your name, photographic and/or video likeness, voice, information concerning you and statements made or information supplied by you, each in whole or in part, in any and all present and future media worldwide and in any channel of marketing, solely in connection with the display, fulfillment, advertising, and/or promotion of the Program, and in connection with these manners you hereby release YSF, and all of its affiliates, employees, and other agents, from any and all liability associated with our use of the foregoing. This release is a legal document that affects your legal rights, and its interpretation shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, exclusive of its provisions on conflicts of laws. You also agree that the exclusive forum and venue for any dispute relating to this Release or your participation (or the participation of your minor child) in the program shall be the State or Federal Courts located in Los Angeles County, California. By checking the box below, you agree to and accept any and all of the conditions and terms stated above. Checking this box is the same as signing a legal document. If the person signing this release is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign.

Nice to meet you! Would you mind introducing yourself? Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Our programs take place in-person! For the safety of our students, volunteers, and their communities, all volunteers and staff participating in in-person programs and activities must be vaccinated, and booster shots are encouraged. Indoor masking is optional but recommended. Daily testing is NOT required. Programs typically occur between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM on weekdays. We need some information from you to help us place you at a program that’s the best fit for you. Please note that we collect demographic information to help us better understand our volunteers. This information also helps us cultivate a community that reflects our student population. We believe representation is important, and you can read more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. While sharing this information is appreciated, it is also optional, and we invite you to share only what you feel comfortable.
First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
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Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Phone:
Street:
Apartment / Floor / Suite Number:
City:
State:
Zipcode:
I would like to join the Young Storytellers community as a: Click here for more information about all the ways to be part of YS!	Elementary School Mentor Performer in a Big Show Middle School Mentor Translator Collective - By need basis. Potential projects include: translating student documents and forms, creating closed captioning for our YouTube Videos, translating portions of our website, and more! Designer Collective - By need basis. Potential projects include: designing/editing outreach brochures, creating art based on our student work for marketing purposes, and more. Script Reading Committee - By need basis. We read each of our students' stories to ensure the quality of our curriculum, share them with our supporters, and select a few scripts each year to highlight at the Biggest Show. Members of the SRC read 30-40 stories per semester and fill out a short reading report. Applications for the SRC are closed, but check back later!
Are you already placed at a school or have already been in communication with a Head Mentor that you will be joining?	Yes! I already am in contact with a Head Mentor and have been placed at a school site. Nope! I need help getting placed at a school that fits my schedule. I am not sure whether I am placed or not.
Are you here through one of our sponsors/partners/college chapters:	Yes No
If you chose 'No', would you be interested in getting more information about how to get your workplace involved with Young Storytellers? (Optional / Not Required)	Yes No
Does your workplace match volunteer hours with monetary donations? (Optional / Not Required)	Yes! No. Unsure.
Acting Experience! Please share any related performance experience and skill-sets here.
Acting Age-Range Please select the age ranges you could play:	15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 40-45 45-50+
Personal Bio Please introduce yourself:
Acting Experience Describe your acting background, previous characters you've played, or training:
Special Talents Please select all that apply:	Singing Dance Improvisation Character Voices Comedy Acrobatic Musical Instrument Combat Training Fluency in Multiple Languages
Additional Notes Any other related skillset or experience you would like us to know? (Optional / Not Required)
We’d like to get to know you a bit better! This information helps us to better understand our volunteer community, serve both our volunteers and students, and assess how we're doing with our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging goals.
What are your pronouns?	She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Prefer not to say
What is your gender identity?	Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say
What languages do you speak? Please select all that you are fluent in: (Optional / Not Required)	Cantonese Farsi Italian Korean Mandarin Russian Spanish Tagalog
How do you describe yourself? Check all that apply:	American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic, Latinx, or Spanish Origin Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Prefer not to say
What is your highest level of education? (Optional / Not Required)
Which of the following best describes which industry you work in? (Optional / Not Required)	Computer and Mathematical Personal Care and Service Architecture and Engineering Legal Arts, Design, Entertainment and Media Education, Training, and Library Food Preparation and Serving Healthcare Business and Financial Office and Administrative Support Sales Community and Social Service
Which of the following best describes your employment status? (Optional / Not Required)
Do you identify as neurodiverse? (Optional / Not Required)	Yes No Prefer not to respond
If you identify as neurodiverse, select all that apply: (Optional / Not Required)	Autism Spectrum (ASD) ADHD Dyslexia Dyspraxia Tourette Syndrome
Do you have a disability? (Optional / Not Required)	Yes No Prefer not to respond
If you selected yes, check all that apply: (Optional / Not Required)	Vision Hearing Thinking Learning Movement Mental health Remembering Communicating Social relationships
We offer in person and virtual programs. Please note we can't guarantee placement at a specific school.
Please select your preferred performance method:	Virtual only In-person Available for both in-person and virtual performances
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How did you hear about us?	Friend Social Media Story Clubhouse Volunteer match LA Works Co-worker/Boss A Young Storytellers email communication
Is there anything else you would like us to know before submitting your application? (Optional / Not Required)
Sign me up for SMS messages:	Yes No
Why do you want to volunteer with us? (Optional / Not Required)
LEGAL STUFF. WE PROMISE TO KEEP IT AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. Thank you for voluntarily participating in the Young Storytellers Program (the “Program”) with the Young Storytellers Foundation (“YSF”). Your participation in the program (or the participation of your minor child) may involve many aspects of our work, but in being involved in the program, you may also create, modify, adapt, participate in, or otherwise work on various creative projects. In order to protect our interests, and to clearly define your rights related to your participation (or the participation of your minor child), we need you to carefully consider and sign this Release. This is an important legal document, so please take the time to fully understand it before signing. Any communications or material you create, provide to YSF or are otherwise involved in will be treated as non-confidential and will be owned by YSF. This obviously includes any creative work, but also includes less obvious things like questions, comments, ideas, images, writings, music, sounds, audiovisual works or effects, artwork, design elements, graphics, suggestions, concepts, notes or other materials (we will refer to all of these things as “Program Materials”). By signing this Release, you agree to transfer and assign to YSF all rights in the Program Materials forever. This means that YSF will have the exclusive right to do anything with those Program Materials without paying you anything, including the right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, incorporate into other works, distribute, sub-license, perform, display and otherwise exploit those Program Materials, in all languages and throughout the universe, in any form, media or technology now known or hereafter devised. By signing this Release, you acknowledge and expressly agree that you will not receive any financial or other consideration in connection with our use of the Program Materials, including, without limitation, credit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you agree that if we have specifically offered a credit in exchange for certain submissions, our agreement must be in writing, and all aspects of that credit (including determination of eligibility) will be at our sole discretion and any failure to provide credit will be a non-material failure and will not entitle you to damages or any relief at law or in equity (without limitation you will not be entitled to any injunctive or equitable relief). In connection with your participation (or the participation of your minor child) in the Program, you hereby additionally grant to YSF permission to use your name, photographic and/or video likeness, voice, information concerning you and statements made or information supplied by you, each in whole or in part, in any and all present and future media worldwide and in any channel of marketing, solely in connection with the display, fulfillment, advertising, and/or promotion of the Program, and in connection with these manners you hereby release YSF, and all of its affiliates, employees, and other agents, from any and all liability associated with our use of the foregoing. This release is a legal document that affects your legal rights, and its interpretation shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, exclusive of its provisions on conflicts of laws. You also agree that the exclusive forum and venue for any dispute relating to this Release or your participation (or the participation of your minor child) in the program shall be the State or Federal Courts located in Los Angeles County, California. By checking the box below, you agree to and accept any and all of the conditions and terms stated above. Checking this box is the same as signing a legal document. If the person signing this release is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must sign.
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