2025 Volunteer Registration Night to Shine Special Needs Prom

NIGHT TO SHINE is a night not only for Guests to shine, but for all those involved to shine. Night To Shine is:

• A worldwide movement sponsored by The Tim Tebow Foundation;
• Changing Valentine's Day weekend from a celebration of love, to a celebration of God's love for people with special needs;
• An unforgettable prom night experience;
• A celebration of the value of life;
• A night when all honored guests are made kings and queens of the prom;
• Held simultaneously on one night around the world... FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Upon registration, all volunteers should:

1. Review the complete description of their role and understanding of the overall event
2. Complete the Background Check Application. You will receive an email from Margot Painter with a secure link to our background check site.

Volunteers must be age 16 or older.

NIGHT TO SHINE - LIST OF VOLUNTEER ROLES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

BUDDY TEAM - Accompany and assist your assigned guest throughout the evening, providing companionship and any assistance they may need during the event. Sit with your guest during dinner and engage with them in conversation. Enjoy the dancing and other activities of the evening with your guest. Please dress up or wear nice casual clothes; no jeans.

TRANSPORTATION ESCORT TEAM - Assist guests as they exit vehicles, and escort them to the registration area. Be available as guests return to their vehicles following the event.

PARKING TEAM - Maintain a parking pattern and direct traffic for easy vehicle entry and exit. Maintain open fire and emergency lanes.

GUEST REGISTRATION TEAM / GIFT TAKEAWAY TEAM - Warmly greet guests and sign them in. Give guests their name tags and programs. Help to assign a buddy to each guest as they arrive. At the end of the evening, assist each guest by giving them their gifts to take home.

COAT CHECK TEAM - Greet guests, take their coats, and hang them. As guests leave,assist in retrieving their coats. Buddies can assist the guests at the end of the evening with their coat. There will also be a coat check room for volunteers.

RED CARPET / PAPARAZZI TEAM - Assist guests as they make their way down the red carpet, manage flow of traffic and cheer them on to make them feel welcomed. Take photographs and treat participants like honored guests and celebrities.

SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHER - Take high-quality photos and short videos for social media. This volunteer will follow the same content guidelines as the professional photography team. Please use official Night to Shine hashtags which will be given to you prior to the event.

Parent/Caregiver Room team - Interact with the parents/caretakers by serving food, spending time getting to know them and being available to pray with them.

BEAUTY & VALET TEAM - Assist to set up the salon area. Welcome each guest for hair and makeup or to a valet station for a shoe shine or garment check. Chat with them while you and the hair/makeup pamper them and make them feel special.

FLOWER TEAM - Help guests select and pin on their flowers.

DINING ROOM / SERVER TEAM - Serve food to guests in main event space. Be knowledgeable about the items and assist guests in finding what they would like (especially if they have dietary restrictions or allergies), assist Kitchen Team refill food warmers, drinks and snacks. Clear tables and reset the tables as necessary.

KARAOKE TEAM - Set up and participate in karaoke with the guests. Encourage them and maintain a fun atmosphere.

LIMO RIDE TEAM - Assist guests into and out of limo for their ride around the neighborhood.

SAFETY & SECURITY TEAM - Walk around and monitor the main event space and outdoor areas, making sure exits are not blocked and all areas remain wheelchair accessible. Support on-site uniformed Law Enforcement personnel by ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests and volunteers. Coordinate with local police, fire and rescue as needed.

TEAR DOWN TEAM - Take down decorations, put away tables and chairs, etc. and clean up the event space. SATURDAY, February 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Host or Publisher Cresthill Church, Bowie, Maryland