Volunteer Registration

It takes a village! Volunteer to support the inaugural Manga Day Festival in Avondale Esates! Open to adults, college students, and teens eager to help bring this event to life!

We’re looking for dedicated manga and anime loving individuals who are willing to lend a helping hand to facilitate this free community festival! All volunteers will have a minimum of 3 hour shifts with breaks and provided lunch, water and snacks. 

Working in Costumes are Strongly Encouraged! For Ages 16 +

Benefits: Networking, Work Experience, Lunch, Cosplay Fun and a Comic Workshop Class Voucher!

MANGA DAY FESTIVAL 2026 — VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT, CONFIDENTIALITY & LIABILITY WAIVER
By submitting this application and participating as a volunteer for the Manga Day Festival 2026 (organized by The Comic Workshop LLC), you acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following terms and conditions:

Volunteer Status (No Monetary Compensation):

You acknowledge that this is a 100% voluntary role. Volunteers are independent community supporters and shall receive no monetary compensation, hourly wages, or employee benefits of any kind for their time, services, or participation.

Volunteer Perks & Class Voucher Redemption:

In appreciation of your service, active volunteers who complete their assigned shift(s) on November 1st, 2026, will receive a voucher for one (1) complimentary Comic Workshop class or workshop of their choosing. This voucher must be claimed and redeemed within six (6) months of the festival date (expires May 1st, 2027) and is non-transferable. 

Verification of Volunteer Hours:

The Comic Workshop LLC will provide an official letter verifying volunteer or community service hours upon request following the successful completion of your assigned shift(s). 

Confidentiality Agreement:

You agree that all non-public event logistics, internal run-sheets, communications, vendor details, and proprietary workshop materials viewed or accessed during your volunteer duties remain strictly confidential. You shall not disclose, publish, or share any internal event details unless they have been publicly published or explicitly authorized in writing by The Comic Workshop LLC.

Volunteer Badge & Credential Security:

Your official festival volunteer badge/credential is assigned exclusively to you for safety, venue access, and identification control. You agree not to share, loan, transfer, or sell your volunteer badge to any other individual under any circumstances.

General Liability Release & Hold Harmless:

You agree that The Comic Workshop LLC, its founders (Phillip and Stephanie Fleming), officers, venue partners (Olive & Pine), sponsors, and agents are not responsible or liable for any personal injury, illness, property loss, theft, or damage sustained prior to, during, or after the event. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with your participation as an event volunteer. 

Photo & Media Release:

You grant The Comic Workshop LLC the right to photograph, film, and record you during the festival for promotional, marketing, and archival use across print, digital, and social media channels without financial compensation.