Night to Shine 2026 Volunteer Registration

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. This year’s event will be hosted on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Parkview Church in Palm Coast, Florida.

If you’d like to volunteer, please choose one mandatory orientation training session and one volunteer role (January 7th at 6:30pm or January 17 at 10am). All orientations cover the same information so pick the date and time that works best for you. We’ll go over event details, give instructions for your role, and get you excited about serving!

Important Details for Volunteers:

• Volunteer arrival/departure times vary by role. Please read the time slots carefully.
• Volunteers must be 12+ years old. Ages 12–15 must serve with a parent or chaperone.
• Anyone under 18 must have a parent sign a permission form/waiver.
• All youth volunteers must attend one orientation session.
• Everyone 18+ must pass a background check through Parkview Church. 
• You cannot serve without attending an orientation training and having a cleared background check.

VOLUNTEER ROLES
Buddy Team (Must be 16 or older)
A Buddy is paired with one honored guest for the evening walking with them through each part of the night, encouraging them to participate, and making sure they feel welcomed and celebrated. Sit with them during dinner, join them on the dance floor, and be their biggest cheerleader. If you have special skills such as fluency in ASL or experience in special needs ministry, let us know!

Sensory Team (Experienced Professionals Only)
For trained professionals—such as OTs, SLPs, SpEd teachers, BCBAs, RBTs who can offer a calming space for guests who may become overstimulated. You’ll help them re-engage through quiet activities, sensory tools, music, or rest.

Dance Floor Team (Ages 14–28)
Be the energy! Help keep the dance floor active and inclusive. Seek out “wallflowers” and invite them to join in. Encourage guests, lead group dances, and make sure everyone feels part of the fun.

Medical Team (Licensed Professionals Only)
Work alongside EMTs to handle minor first aid needs and respond to emergencies. Offer discreet assistance to guests in need of medical support or mobility help.

Security / Campus Safety (Parkview Campus Response Team Only)
Monitor event spaces and parking areas to ensure safety, keep exits clear to ensure all areas remain wheelchair accessible, and assist with any security concerns.

Coat Check / Crowns & Tiaras Team
Welcome guests and volunteers, check in coats and personal items, and keep track of lost-and-found. Later in the evening, help distribute crowns and tiaras during the crowning ceremony.

Beauty / Shoe Shine Team (Licensed stylists for hair team)
Make guests feel extra special! Arrive at the designated time and assist the setup team with the salon area. Welcome each guest to a salon station for hair and makeup or to a seat for nails or a shoe shine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special. Must be a licensed stylist to serve on the hair team.

Red Carpet Team
Line the red carpet and treat guests like celebrities and VIPs. Assist and announce guests as they make their way down the red carpet, cheer them on, give high-fives, and make it a moment they’ll never forget.

Karaoke Team
Assist guests with choosing songs, help them get on stage, and cheer them on while they sing. Keep the atmosphere light, fun, and confidence-boosting.

Parking / Transportation Team
Maintain a parking pattern and direct traffic for easy vehicle entry and exit. Maintain open fire and emergency lanes. Help assist guests in and out of limos.

Buddy / Volunteer Check-In
Greet buddies and other volunteers, hand out name tags/lanyards, and direct them to their team leaders for pre-event meeting.

Guest Check-In / Registration Team
Offer a warm welcome, help guests sign in, provide name tags, and answer questions from families and caregivers.

Flower / Gift Takeaway Team
Help guests choose corsages and boutonnieres. At the end of the night, hand out parting gifts as guests exit.

Food Team
Assist the caterer with unloading, setting up, and serving food and beverages. Help keep tables stocked and tidy.

Setup / Tear Down Team
Before the event, help decorate, arrange tables, and set up stations. Afterward, take down décor, move furniture, and reset the venue for weekend services.

Photo / Video Team (Professionals Only)
Capture the joy and excitement throughout the night in assigned areas. Must provide your own equipment and be able to edit photos/video after the event.

Floater Team
Stay flexible and ready to jump in wherever extra help is needed such as filling in for absent volunteers, assisting with transitions, or covering busy areas.

Dress / Tuxedo Shop Team
Assist guests in choosing outfits for the big night during pre-event shopping days. Offer help with sizing and alterations. On event night, help walk-up guests with last-minute garment needs.