Volunteering at Night to Shine
Thank you for your willingness to make this night unforgettable for our kings and queens! Volunteers should expect to be at the event on Friday, February 13 from 5-9:30pm, unless specified otherwise. Per the Tim Tebow Foundation, all volunteers ages 18+ are required to attend one of two trainings and submit to a background check.
The minimum age to volunteer for most positions is 16, except where noted by “18+.” Formal attire is required for all volunteer positions listed below on the night of the event unless otherwise noted. Volunteer registration opens November 7.
Due to limited space for Honored Guests and VIPs, only volunteers with a role that takes place on Friday night may attend the event. However, you CAN serve with a “before/after” team AND a “night of” team. (Ex: Setup Team AND Food Team)
Night to Shine is at the:
Columbia County Exhibition Center212 Partnership Drive
Grovetown, GA 30813
Mandatory Volunteer Training:
All volunteers must attend one of of the following volunteer training sessions. These will be held at Journey’s Evans campus (4798 Hardy McManus Road, Evans).
- Thursday, Jan 15th at 6:30pm
- Sunday, Feb. 1st at 4:00pm
Volunteer Team Descriptions
RED CARPET TEAM
The Red Carpet team is open to all ages and is the one team that does not require a background check. At the beginning of the night, this team will act as the “paparazzi,” welcoming guests and making them feel like kings and queens as they arrive for Night to Shine. This is the perfect place for whole families to serve together. For the safety of our Honored Guests, Buddies, and Volunteers, our volunteers on the Red Carpet will not enter into the dance once the Red Carpet is shut down unless a volunteer has been approved to do so. Be at the venue by 5:30pm to serve in this way!
BEAUTIFICATION TEAM
Shoe Shine: Provide shoe shining for male Honored Guests.
Nails: Apply stick-on nail polish for female Honored Guests.
BUDDY TEAM
Spend the evening with an Honored Guest – be attentive, supportive, and helpful. Some guests will have limited mobility and in wheelchairs and some may even be non-verbal. In order to serve on the Buddy Team you need to be comfortable being paired with any Honored Guest. (These positions can be physically demanding and may require you to be on your feet the duration of the event.) *Must be at least 18 years old.
CORSAGE AND BOUTONNIERE TEAM
Help assemble corsage and boutonnieres for the event and once guests arrive for the evening, help them select and place their flowers.
CROWNS, TIARAS & GIFTS TEAM
Assemble gift bags and unpackage crowns & tiaras prior to the event. (This will typically be the week of the event.) At the event, pass out crowns & tiaras during the crowning ceremony and assist with passing out gift bags to each Honored Guest as they leave the event.
DECORATING TEAM
Assist in decorating the venue on Friday prior to the event.
FOOD TEAM
Maintain snacks, drinks & desserts in both the main event area (for Honored Guests, Buddies & volunteers) and the VIP area.
*Black pants and black shirt are required during the event.
HONORED GUEST CHECK-IN TEAM
Welcome and check in Honored Guests and VIPs (caregivers), assist with limo rides during event.
MEDICAL TEAM
This role includes assisting Honored Guests in the restrooms and other areas of the event as needed. *Must be a certified medical professional and at least 18 years old.
NAVIGATORS
May include welcome and checking in all volunteers, ensure they have security passes and help everyone find their way throughout the event.
PARKING TEAM
Direct traffic for easy entry & exit. Arrival time is 4:45pm.
SET-UP TEAM
Prepare venue for the event on Friday.
*You may be asked to lift and move furniture
RESET TEAM
Reset the venue after the event Friday night.
*You may be asked to lift and move furniture.
VIP EXPERIENCE TEAM
Serve in a special area designed specifically to pamper caregivers. May include serving food, engaging in conversations, and praying with them. *Must be at least 18 years old.
Questions about volunteering? Email [email protected]!