Night to Shine Volunteer Registration

Thanks to an overwhelming response we have enough volunteers this year! No more volunteer applications are being accepted.

Stay tuned for next year's Night to Shine. Registration will open December 1.

Fill out the form below to be considered for a volunteer position.

Requirements for Volunteers

All volunteers MUST be Safe Sanctuary trained, within the last 3 years, at Mt. Horeb UMC to volunteer at this event if you are 18 years of age or older on or before 2/1/23. Mt. Horeb takes this policy and the safety of its’ children and vulnerable adults very seriously. No one will be admitted to volunteer unless they have been safe sanctuary trained if they are 18 or over.

We have three upcoming safe sanctuary class trainings, all held in room #551:

  1. Wednesday, Dec. 7th at 7:45pm
  2. Wednesday, January 4th at 7:45pm
  3. Saturday, January 21st at 12:30pm
  4. Wednesday, February 1st, at 7:45 pm

All NTS 2023 volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. If you are under the age of 18 you will receive a link to print out the permission slip. You must bring a signed copy with you to the event.

In addition, all volunteers must attend one of the MANDATORY “All Systems Go” NTS information meetings on one of the following two days:

  1. Sunday, February 5th at 3pm
  2. Wednesday, February 8th at 6pm.

You will receive your name badge, security bracelet, and t’shirt at this time.

We will need a certain number of volunteers for each of the following jobs:

Registration Team - 10 volunteers

Greet volunteers, buddies, and attendees and give them their name badges, and direct them to their team leader and any other information they may need for the night of the event.

Event Set-Up Team / Decoration Team

- 20 volunteers

Arrive at the designated time (possibly Thursday, February 9 afternoon/evening) to help decorate and execute event set-up of the facilities for this event.

Paparazzi / Red Carpet Team

- 80 volunteers

Assist attendees 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 attendees and celebrities.

Buddy Team

- 200 volunteers

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 and engage with them in conversation.

Hair/Makeup Team

- 10 volunteers

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. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel important.

Shoe Shine Team

- 10 volunteers

Arrive at the designated time and assist set-up team with the shoe shine area. Welcome each guest to a seat for a shoe shine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel important.

Flowers/Crowns Team

- 10 volunteers

Assist florist with unloading and properly laying out corsages and boutonnieres. Help attendees select and pin on their flowers.

Food Service Team

- 130 volunteers

Serve food to attendees in main event space and Respite Room space. Be knowledgeable about the items and assist attendees in finding what they would like (especially if they have dietary restrictions or allergies) and refill food warmers, drinks, and snacks.

Dance Floor Team

- 10 volunteers

Monitor the dance floor and the perimeter to make sure there are no “wallflowers”. Invite them to dance and engage with them.

Respite Team

- 10 volunteers

Assist in the Respite Room, being available for the caretakers for any questions they have or assistance they may need while they sit back and relax.

Welcome Team

- 20 volunteers

Welcome attendees as they arrive, and help them find their way to the main event space, activities, and restrooms.

Bathroom Attendants Team

- 20 volunteers

Help attendees find the restroom, and offer assistance in the restroom if needed. This volunteer position will be limited to 1 hour shifts.

Tear Down Team

- 20 volunteers

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