Volunteer and Shine a Light on Every Life
DISCOVER THE PERFECT TEAM FOR YOU
Night to Shine is a global prom night experience celebrating God’s love for individuals with special needs, and we need your support! Help us create an unforgettable evening for our honored guests. Explore the team options below and select either the adult or minor application.
ADULTS: are required to pass a background check to attend the event.
Minors: Must be 13+ to volunteer with parental consent on the application.
AUDIO/VIDEO TEAM
Assist with all audio and tech aspects of the evening across the entire venue, including Dance Floor area, Red Carpet, Karaoke tech support and sound amplification throughout the venue
DECOR TEAM (PRE-EVENT)
Join us in planning the decor for Night to Shine! We’re seeking co-leaders to support our Decor Team leader and assist with our Decor Room Teams in setting up before and during the event. The Decor Team will also help with tear-down afterwards. Sign up now, and we’ll match you with the perfect role. Additionally, you can volunteer as a Buddy during the event!
FOOD TEAM
Help with food prep and serving food for Night to Shine Modesto, for our guest’s amazing night! This team needs a lot of help and has some of the most fun!
KARAOKE TEAM
Help guests sing their hearts out at the Karaoke Experience. This is an absolute highlight of Night to Shine!
FLOATER TEAM
Continuously circulate throughout the Night to Shine Experience, offering assistance wherever needed. We seek adaptable individuals who can be assigned by leaders to various teams and locations on the event day, addressing the most pressing needs.
GUEST Registration and CHECK-IN TEAM
Warmly greet guests, sign them in via barcode and scanner. Be available to answer any questions they may have. This team also needs people before the event(Nov-Jan) to help process online guest registrations.
GUEST GIFT TAKE-A-WAY TEAM
Prepare Gift/Event Bags and or Boxes before the event. Assist in the distribution before and during the Night to Shine event.
HAIR, MAKEUP & SHOESHINE TEAM
Help with hair, nail and make-up appointments pre-event and throughout the Night to Shine(subject to all COVID safety guidelines)
MEDICAL TEAM
Assist uniformed professional EMT personnel at the event by providing basic first aid and care for any
medical needs or emergencies. Volunteers must be trained as either a EMT, medic, LVN, RN, doctor or other medical profession.
PARENT AND CARETAKER BANQUET ROOM TEAM
Love on the parents/caretakers by preparing an awesome Banquet experience
for them to enjoy during the event.
BUDDY TEAM
Buddies are the best and we have a lot of Buddies. You will be paired with an Honored Guest on the night of the event and make the night special by assisting the guest throughout the venue from the dance floor to karaoke, Limo rides…photo booth food and more!!!!!
PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO & Social Media TEAM
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Become part of a team of photographers at the Night to Shine event, capturing the enchantment of this unforgettable evening.
VIDEOGRAPHERS
Immortalize the unforgettable night on film. Record a collection of guest & volunteer testimonials.
SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHER
Capture stunning photos and engaging short videos for Night to Shine Modesto’s social media platforms.
RED CARPET TEAM
Capture photos and treat esteemed guests like VIPs and celebrities. Assist and announce guests as they walk the Red Carpet, manage traffic flow, and cheer them on to make them feel truly welcomed.
Security TEAM
Support on-site Law Enforcement by ensuring a safe environment for guests and volunteers. Coordinate with local police, fire, and rescue as needed. Volunteers must be 21+ and certified in security.
SENSORY TEAM
Interact with guests, parents, and caretakers to help ensure they have a spectacular Night to Shine, whether they choose to attend the in-person event or enjoy the virtual event entirely from home.
SET-UP TEAM
Arrive early, set up the event, and coordinate with the DJ, audio/visual, activity, and parking teams to ensure they have what they need and the best layout is achieved. You can also be a Buddy during the event!
TEAR DOWN TEAM
Take down decorations, tables, chairs, etc. and clean up the event space. Also, if you help here you could also be a Volunteer during the event!
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION and CHECK-IN TEAM
Greet volunteers, give them their name tags or lanyards and direct them to their team leaders. Volunteers are also needed from September through January to help with the online volunteer registration process.
Join us in celebrating life
Join Night to Shine Modesto and uplift those with special needs. Together, we celebrate God’s love and make unforgettable memories.