Agreements & Expectations
Please read carefully before submitting your form. These guidelines help ensure a safe, respectful, and joyful experience for all—especially our youth.
Please also note that all volunteers must check in at the start of their shift and sign out before leaving.
How to Engage with Youth Mindfully
Create Now serves young people ages 3 to 24, many of whom have experienced trauma, instability, or marginalization. To ensure all youth feel safe, respected, and empowered, please follow these principles during the event:
● Speak to youth with kindness, clarity, and patience—never condescension or correction in a public or harsh way.
● Always allow youth autonomy in their creative process—there are no “wrong” art choices.
● Refrain from physical contact unless necessary (e.g., high-fives are fine if offered, but always ask or model first).
● Be mindful of body language and tone—some youth may be easily startled or overwhelmed.
● If a young person seems upset, disengaged, or overstimulated, ask if they’d like a quiet space or break. Do not force participation.
● Never ask personal questions about a youth’s background, family, or identity.
If you are unsure how to respond to a situation, please flag down a staff member. We’re here to support you, too!
Liability Waiver & Release
Please read and agree to the following waiver in order to participate as a volunteer with Create Now:
I understand that by volunteering at the Power of the Arts Festival, I am participating in an event that may involve physical activity, art materials, outdoor conditions, or other interactive elements. I acknowledge that there are inherent risks involved in volunteering at a public event, including minor injury or accidents.
I hereby waive, release, and hold harmless Create Now, its staff, event partners, affiliates, sponsors, Discovery Cube Los Angeles, and all associated personnel from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising from or related to my participation in this volunteer role.
I confirm that I am volunteering of my own free will, and I assume full responsibility for my conduct during the event. I also agree to follow all safety instructions given by Create Now staff and to conduct myself in a respectful, professional, and youth-centered manner throughout the event.
Youth Safety Declaration
Because this event involves working directly with youth, all volunteers must confirm the following:
I affirm that:
● I have never been convicted of a crime involving harm to a child or any offense that would legally prohibit me from working with minors.
● I am not currently on probation or parole for any violent, sexual, or child-related offense.
● I understand that any false statement or omission may result in immediate removal from the event and disqualification from future volunteer opportunities with Create Now.
Media & Photo Release
Create Now events are sometimes photographed or filmed for promotional, documentation, and fundraising purposes. By volunteering at this event, you acknowledge that your image may be captured in photos or video.
If you would prefer not to appear in media materials, please let a staff member know at check-in and we will provide you with a discrete indicator.
Final Required Agreement
I have read and agree to all of the above: the volunteer expectations, youth engagement guidelines, liability waiver, media release, and youth safety declaration.
