Offer basic assistance in the restroom and provide oversight of restroom areas to ensure honored guests, volunteers, etc. are never alone. If a guest requires assistance with more than getting in and out of a stall or hand washing, contact their parent or caregiver for assistance. Volunteers and buddies are not required to and should NOT help guests with undressing, dressing or toileting.

Accompany and assist assigned guest throughout the evening, providing companionship and any assistance they may need during the event. Sit with their guest during dinner, dance with them and participate in activities with them. We recommend volunteer buddies be at least 16 years old.

Greet buddies, give them their name tags or lanyards and direct them to their team leader for a pre-event meeting on ensuring their assigned honored guest has the best prom experience possible. We would encourage training 3-5 members of the buddy check-in team to support buddies in event safety. During the event, these members would be responsible for floating throughout the event to check on buddies and ensure everyone is having a safe, enjoyable experience and have the support they need.

Greet guests, take their coats, label them and hang them. As guests leave, ask for their names and retrieve their coats. The coat check area can also serve as a lost and found at the end of the evening.

Constantly "float" around the main event /dance floor space, kitchen, restrooms and outdoors to assist anywhere an extra hand is needed. Ensure guests can move about easily in the main event/dance floor space, seats are available should they need to rest and water stations are continuously stocked. Floaters should also be trained and prepared to serve as a buddy should additional buddies be needed at the last minute.

Assist florist with unloading and properly laying out corsages and boutonnieres. Help guests select and pin on their flowers or place them on their wrist.

Assist caterer with unloading food, additional food preparation and set up food and beverages in the main event space and in the Respite Room.

Serve food to guests in main event space and Respite Room (for parents, caretakers or family members). Be knowledgeable about the items and assist guests in finding what they would like (especially if they have dietary restrictions or allergies) and refill food warmers, drinks and snacks. If possible, consider having two teams - one for honored guests and one for the Respite Room.

Manage gifts and help each guest collect their favors to take home.

Warmly greet guests, sign them in, give them their name tag or lanyard, and answer any questions they may have. Help guests connect with their assigned buddy for the evening.

Arrive at the designated time and assist set-up team with the salon area. Welcome each guest to a salon station for hair and makeup or to a seat for a shoeshine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special.

Take photographs and treat honored guests like celebrities and VIPs.

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

Assist and announce guests as they make their way down the red carpet, manage flow of traffic and cheer them on to make them feel welcomed.

Love on the parents/caretakers by serving food, spending time getting to know them and being available to pray with them.

Spend time with guests who may have become over-stimulated on the dance floor or in other areas of the prom. Interact with them by participating in sensory activities, singing or listening to calming music or simply providing them with some quiet time.

Arrive at the designated time and execute event set-up, connect with DJ, audio/visual, activity and parking teams to ensure they have everything they need and the best possible event layout is in place.

Take down decorations, tables, chairs, etc. and clean up the event space.

This is accordion content!Assist guests as they exit vehicles and help them find the registration area. Be available as guests return to their vehicles following the event.

Work with church staff to provide a special Night to Shine experience including access to Night to Shine Virtual Celebration, a crown or tiara, décor, prom favors and more to guests who may be uncomfortable or unable to attend in person due to illness, mobility, overstimulation, and other barriers.

Greet volunteers, give them their nametags or lanyards and direct them to their team leaders.

We are blessed to have a number of corporate partners and individuals support Night to Shine at a significant level. We want everyone involved in the movement of Night to Shine to be able to attend the event, and we may contact you regarding corporate partners in your area who would like to send a team of volunteers from their organization to your Night to Shine. Thank you for helping us show our appreciation by accommodating them!