Terms and Conditions
1) Membership Eligibility
a) Any individual over the age of 21 wishing to provide support and raise funds for athletes or performing artists is eligible to apply to become a member providing they meet all of the member requirements listed below.
2) Requirements
a) To become a member, you must be nominated or invited by an active TAPAA Member.
b) Once nominated, you will be required to submit an application, complete and pass a background check, pass any tests or training required to volunteer at a venue, and be approved by the Senior Members and the Board of Directors.
c) You must agree to represent TAPAA and it's mission in a positive manner while adhering to the code of conduct guidelines.
d) Once approved as a member, you will be required to pay a $50 membership fee. This fee covers your TAPAA shirt, hat, documentation fees and initial liability insurance coverage to volunteer at these events.
e) To maintain member status, you will be required to volunteer at a minimum of 2 events every 6 months. Failure to do so will result in a forfeiture of your member status. To regain member status, you will be required to resubmit your application for a re-evaluation by the board of directors, and pay a $50 renewal fee.
3) Code of Conduct
a) All TAPAA Members are expected to represent the organization in a positive manner. Abusive, violent, or vulgar behavior will not be tolerated.
b) Members are required to show up clean, well kept, on time and ready to volunteer.
c) Members must demonstrate good manners, courtesy and consideration at all times when representing The TAPAA Foundation.
d) Members must work well as part of a team. As a member of The TAPAA Foundation, you will be working together with a group of volunteers and being a team player is a must in order for our organization to succeed.
4) Responsibilities
a) As a member, you will receive a TAPAA shirt and hat to wear at certain events. It is your responsibility to keep track of them and keep them clean. If you misplace or lose these items, you will be responsible for the replacement cost.
b) You will be responsible for verifying the dates and times that you are volunteering. We will do our best to send reminders and keep you informed, however, it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that you arrive on time and ready to go when you volunteer.
c) You will be responsible for contacting a board member of The TAPAA Foundation at least 7 days prior to an event if you have registered to volunteer and cannot attend. Many venues require a minimum number of volunteers and we cannot wait until the last minute to try and replace you. ***If you NO CALL NO SHOW, you will be immediately removed as a member of TAPAA, unless you can show proof of an emergency that would keep you from contacting a board member.*** Not showing up can lead to our organization being fined by the venues we are volunteering for, so no shows are unacceptable.