Volunteers

Help Snohomish continue the legacy of Kla Ha Ya Days
Volunteer your time, earn bragging rights, and support your community to create an event that has been going on for generations.

Volunteer Opportunities at Kla Ha Ya Days

Without our volunteers, Kla Ha Ya Days wouldn’t be possible. You are the real heroes!

Kla Ha Ya Days isn’t just any festival; Snohomish isn’t just any town.

How many other places in this country can say they have a festival of this magnitude every year for over 100 years? How many can say they raise over $10,000 each year to give right back to their community?

You see, Kla Ha Ya Days is so special because of you.

We’d love to have you whether you volunteer alone or with your family and friends. Or better yet, organize your neighborhood, religious organization, school, business, or civic group and join us all as volunteers for Kla Ha Ya Days!

Here are just some of the benefits of being a volunteer at the Snohomish Kla Ha Ya Days Festival:

Help Make The Kla Ha Ya Days Festival Possible

Here are the open volunteer positions for this year’s festival:

Barricade Patrol.

As a barricade monitor, you will be stationed at one of the street closure barricades with other volunteers to answer questions from people coming to the parade and make sure cars know where to go when they come to the barricade.

Parade Marshals

Under the supervision of official Seafair Marshal, duties can include:

Helping floats and participants get into position;
monitoring floats and participants for safety issues
accompanying your allocated floats throughout the parade;
diplomatically control members of the public and ensure they do not impinge on the required access for Parade floats, etc.;
ensure safe passage of floats along the Parade route
Assisting with after-parade activities.

Clean Up & Garbage Brigade

Volunteers will be provided with Vinyl gloves and trash bags. A hat, sunscreen, and water bottle are recommended. Closed-toed shoes are REQUIRED.

First Street Helpers

This position includes both the Vendor Market & Street Fair events.

Direct Street Fair Activities to their destination

KHYDF Information Booth:

assist guests with any questions, lost & found, and directions

Event Merchandise Booth

sell event merchandise, assist guests with any questions, lost & found, and directions

Event Setup and Tear Down:

assist with moving items related to setup and tear down. (Must be able to lift 30 lbs)

Frogtastic Kids Fair

There are opportunities to set up and break down the fair and monitor for traffic and trash pick up. This event is held on Friday afternoon from 3-7 pm.

Here’s how to sign up to be a volunteer at Kla Ha Ya Days

Decide what kinds of activities you’d like to volunteer with, including the information booth, recreational events, activities, the vendor market and fair, Frogtastic Kids Day, or the parade.
Fill out the form completely below and sign the waiver.

Volunteer Form

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone Number

Email Address *

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Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form
This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “release”) executed on 11/21/2024, at 6:27:26 am, GMT+0000.

(“Volunteer”) releases KLA HA YA DAYS FESTIVAL (“Nonprofit”), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Washington and each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents. The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for Nonprofit and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer.

Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with Nonprofit is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer; that Nonprofit will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer; and that Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to Nonprofit.

1. Waiver and Release: I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless Nonprofit and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to Nonprofit. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges Nonprofit from any liability or claim that I may have against Nonprofit with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to Nonprofit or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.

2. Insurance: Further, I understand that Nonprofit does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of Nonprofit beyond what may be offered freely by Nonprofit in the event of injury or medical expenses incurred by me.

3. Medical Treatment: I hereby Release and forever discharge Nonprofit from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with Nonprofit.

4. Assumption of Risk: I understand that the services I provide to Nonprofit may include activities that may be hazardous to me involving inherently dangerous activities. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and Release Nonprofit from all liability.

5. Photographic Release: I grant and convey to Nonprofit all right, title, and interests in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by Nonprofit in connection with my providing volunteer services to Nonprofit.

6. Other: As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Washington and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.

Yes, I also agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.

By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly
and voluntarily.

Signature

5 stars

Truly the very best free community event of the summer! Amazing that this weekend is 100% put together and ran by many amazing Snohomish volunteers! Great family fun for all!

Super fun, small town excitement.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Volunteer

Find answers to common questions about volunteering
at Kla Ha Ya Days.

What is the time commitment for volunteering?

The time commitment for volunteering at Kla Ha Ya Days varies depending on the role you choose. Some roles may require a few hours on a specific day, while others may require a longer commitment over multiple days.

What qualifications do I need to volunteer?

The qualifications to volunteer at Kla Ha Ya Days vary depending on the role you choose. Some roles may require specific skills or experience, while others may be open to anyone willing to help.

Is training provided for volunteers?

Yes, training is provided for volunteers at Kla Ha Ya Days. The type and duration of training will depend on the role you choose and the specific requirements of that role.

How can I sign up to volunteer?

To sign up as a volunteer for Kla Ha Ya Days, please visit our website and fill out the volunteer registration form. Once we receive your submission, we will contact you with further details.

Still have questions?

If you still have questions about volunteering at Kla Ha Ya Days, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help!