We love Night to Shine!
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. On one night, hundreds of churches of different denominations from all over the world will come together to celebrate people with special needs!
St. Mark’s has been a proud local host of Night to Shine for seven years! We look forward to hosting Night to Shine 2025! Guest and volunteer registration will open in October 2024.
Night to Shine at St. Mark’s
2024 Recap Video
Volunteer at Night To Shine
Volunteers make it happen! We have over 300 roles that need to be filled to help make it a smooth and fun night for our community guests.
Please see below for a brief description of volunteer roles needed
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP!)
Minimum age requirements: Middle School+ for cheering section, 16+ for buddies, and 18+ for all other roles.
If you are signing up someone to volunteer, other than yourself, for a volunteer role YOU MUST use a separate email address to do so. If you don't, that person will not receive important emails regarding their volunteer role. All communications to volunteers will be sent via email, so this is very important.
Please complete the forms as soon as possible. You will continue to receive emails from the Night to Shine planning team with important information regarding your volunteer role, volunteer training, etc. THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING FOR NIGHT TO SHINE!
BATHROOM ATTENDANT (4:45-7:00 AND 7:00-9:00 PM)
Help guests find the restroom, and offer assistance in the restroom if needed. If a guest requires assistance with more than getting in and out of a stall or hand washing, it is appropriate to contact their parent or caregiver for assistance.
BEVERAGE PREP & SERVE (4:00-6:00 PM AND 6:00-7:30 PM)
Prepare and serve beverages to guests during the meal. Help clean up kitchen and buss tables as needed.
BUDDY & GUEST MATCHING TEAM (4:45-7:00 PM)
Help to match Buddies and Guests as guests arrive at Night to Shine. To serve in this role you need to be assertive and enthusiastic!
BUDDY TEAM (4:45-9:00 PM)
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. Volunteer buddies must be at least 16 yrs old.
CHEERING SECTION (6:15-7:30 PM)
This team will line the red carpet and cheer guests on as they arrive for the dance. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent who is also signed up to volunteer in the cheering section.
CHEERING SECTION LEADER (6:00-7:30 PM)
Coordinate the Cheering Section Team to line the red carpet and cheer on guests as they arrive. Must be age 18 or older.
COAT CHECK TEAM (4:45-6:45 PM AND 8:30-9:30 PM)
Greet guests, label & hang coats. Retrieve coats as guests leave.
DESSERT SET UP & TEAR DOWN (7:00-9:00 PM)
Set up and and serve desserts to guests. Help clean up kitchen and buss tables as needed.
FLOATER (4:45-7:00 PM AND 6:45 -9:00 PM)
Constantly “float” around the main event space, kitchen, restrooms and outdoors to assist anywhere an extra hand is needed.
FLOWER TEAM (4:45-7:00 PM)
Assist florist with unloading and properly laying out corsages and boutonnieres. Help guests select and pin on their flowers.
FOOD SERVICE TEAM (4:00-6:00 PM AND 6:00-7:30 PM)
Set up food and beverages for meal. Serve food to guests in main event space. Be knowledgeable about the items and assist guests in finding what they would like (especially if they have dietary restrictions or allergies) and refill
GIFT TAKEAWAY TEAM (8:00-9:30 PM)
Manage gifts and help each guest collect their favors to take home.
GUEST REGISTRATION TEAM (4:45-7:00 PM)
Warmly greet guests and sign them in and answer any questions they may have
LIMO TEAM (5:00-7:00 PM)
Assist guests as they enter and exit the limos, hold doors open for guests as they enter/exit the building to go for a limo ride.
PARENT ROOM (5:00-7:00 PM AND 7:00-9:00 PM)
Love on the parents/caretakers by serving food, spending time getting to know them and being available to pray with them.
PARKING TEAM (4:30-6:30 PM AND 8:30-9:30 PM)
Maintain a parking pattern and direct traffic. Maintain open fire and emergency lanes.
RED CARPET (6:00-8:00 PM)
Assist guests as they make their way down the red carpet, manage flow of traffic and cheer them on to make them feel welcomed.
SENSORY ROOM (5:00-7:00 PM AND 7:00-9:00 PM)
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 singing, participating in sensory activities or simply providing them with some quiet time.
SET-UP TEAM (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 FROM 6:30-9:00 PM)
Arrive at the designated time and execute event set-up. Help set up tables, chairs, hair and make up stations, shoe shining stations, check in tables, floral area, etc. Please note this team meets on Thursday, February 9 to set up.
SHOE SHINE TEAM (4:45-7:00 PM)
Arrive at the designated time and assist set-up team with the salon area. Welcome each guest to a seat for a shoe shine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special.
TEAR DOWN TEAM (9:00-11:00 PM)
Take down decorations, tables, chairs, etc. and clean up the event space. May need to be able to lift heavy items.
VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN (4:15-7:00 PM)
Greet all volunteers, give them their name badges and direct them to their designated area.
WELCOME TEAM (4:45-6:45 PM)
Welcome guests as they arrive, and help them find their way to the main event space, activities and restrooms.