Form : Great Lakes Aquarium

Contact Information

Name*

First Last

Age*

I am 18 or over
I am under 18

Birthday*

Gender Pronoun

He/Him/His
She/Her/Hers
They/Them/Theirs
Other

If 'other,' please list:

Phone*

Email*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

Relation to you*

Emergency Contact Phone*

Education and Training

Please fill out all that apply.

Highest Level of Education Currently Pursuing or Completed*

Do you have any specialized skills or training?

Work Experience

Please fill out all that apply.

Current or Most Recent Employer

Position Title

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Primary duties in this position:

May we contact this employer?

Yes
No

References

Please list two non-family references acquainted with your personality and work.

Name*

First Last

Phone*

How many years have they known you?*

Name*

First Last

Phone*

How many years have they known you?*

Volunteer Experience

Please describe any volunteer experiences or roles you have participated in during the past three years.

Additional Information

Are you a member of any clubs or organizations?

Please describe your memberships.

How did you learn about the Great Lakes Aquarium volunteer program?*

Which Great Lakes Aquarium volunteer position(s) are you interested in?*

Exhibit Interpreter
Mascot
Greeter
Other

Why are you interested in volunteering at Great Lakes Aquarium?*

What do you hope to gain from your volunteer experience?*

What forms of recognition (for your volunteer contribution) are most valuable to you?*

Important - Read Before Providing Consent

For applicants under the age of 18, the following section should be filled out by a parent or guardian.

Consent*

I verify that I am the person named as the applicant on this form. I understand, answer, and agree to each of the questions in this application on behalf of myself.

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment*

I am the parent or guardian of the applicant. I understand, answer, and agree to each of the questions in this application on behalf of the applicant.

Parent/Guardian Consent*

I have reviewed the contents of this application and consent to my child applying to the Great Lakes Aquarium volunteer program.

Participant Waiver*

I understand that I am participating in the Volunteer Program at my own risk. I will not hold Great Lakes Aquarium or its officers, directors, employees or other volunteers liable for any negligence or alleged negligence or other fault (not including intentional acts) that results in personal injury, death, or property damage during or in connection with the above program. The undersigned, for myself and for my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release and forever discharges Great Lakes Aquarium and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers from all such claims. The waiver will be construed according to the law of the State of Minnesota.

I have read and agree to the participant waiver on behalf of myself or my child.

Medical Release*

I hereby give my permission for Great Lakes Aquarium to procure all necessary medical help for myself, my child or ward while said person is under the direct supervision of Great Lakes Aquarium, and grant permission to its representatives to authorize any competent medical professional to do all things reasonably necessary to take care of any injury or sickness.

I have read and agree to the medical release on behalf of myself or my child.

Photo and video release*

I do hearby consent and agree that Great Lakes Aquarium, its employees, or agents have the right to take photographs, videotape, or digital recordings of me and the use of these in any and all media, now or hereafter known, and exclusively for the purpose of Great Lakes Aquarium. I do hearby release Great Lakes Aquarium, its agents, and employees all rights to exhibit this work in print and electronic form publicly or privately and to market and sell copies. I waive any rights, claims, or interest I may have to control the use of my identity or likeness in whatever media used. I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for recording me, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback.

Yes. I have read and agree to the photo and video release on behalf of myself or my child.
No. I do not grant Great Lakes Aquarium permission to take photo and video of myself or my child.

Background check authorization*

I authorize the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to disclose any or all criminal history record information to Great Lakes Aquarium or its agents for the purpose of approving my application to become a volunteer. The expiration of this authorization shall be for a period no longer than one year from the date of my signature.

If there is any additional information or explanation I would like to provide in relation to my background check, I understand that I can contact the volunteer coordinator Jake Behrens at jbehrens@glaquarium.org.

I have read and understand the above statements. I understand that checking this box represents my electronic signature.

Read the following statements carefully before you submit this enrollment form.*

I certify that all of the statements by me in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. I understand that any false information or omission of information from this application may be cause for rejection or dismissal if enrolled into the volunteer program.

I understand that Great Lakes Aquarium makes no promise or agreement to enroll me for a certain period of time. If I am enrolled, Great Lakes Aquarium may terminate my involvement at any time with or without cause, for any lawful reason. Also, any Great Lakes Aquarium volunteer is free to terminate their enrollment at any time. I also understand that I will not be paid for my services as a volunteer at the Aquarium.

I have read and understand the above statements. I understand that checking this box represents my electronic signature.

Hidden Validation Field

Volunteer Application

Contact Information

Emergency Contact Information

Education and Training

Work Experience

References

Volunteer Experience

Additional Information

Important - Read Before Providing Consent