Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God's love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On Friday, February 7, 2025, churches from all around the world will come together to host Night to Shine. Houston's First is excited to be a part of this effort! This is a night not only for guests to shine, but for churches, volunteers and—most importantly—for Christ to shine.

Family and Friends — If you are a family member or friend of a guest and would like to serve as their buddy, we ask you that you please register as a volunteer below. There is a field in the application form where you may enter the name of your preferred guest and we will pair you accordingly. Family members and friends are still required to meet all vetting requirements and training to serve as a Buddy.

Attendee Registration

We are at capacity, registration is closed. If you’d like to find a Night to Shine site closest to you visit the Tim Tebow website.

Volunteer Information

There are a variety of roles where you can assist, whether you prefer to serve one on one as a buddy or to serve in a supporting role. We have a place for you! No prior experience with special needs friends is required. You must, however, be at least 14 years old to volunteer at Night to Shine and if under 18 years old you must serve alongside a parent/adult.

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Volunteer Roles

There are two major categories of Night to Shine volunteers: "Buddies" and "Support".

Buddies (One-on-one)

• Buddies: Work directly one-on-one with our guests of honor. A buddy will accompany and assist their assigned attendee throughout the evening. The buddy will sit with their attendee during dinner and engage them in conversation and activities being offered. Buddies will not assist with toileting. Buddies must be at least 18 years old.

Support Roles

• Carpool Check-in: Volunteers will use ipads to assist our attendees as they check-in through the car-line drop off.
• Outside Efficiency Personnel: Volunteers will oversee the attendees and buddy volunteers connect with each other before joining the party.
• Parking lot/Limo Rides: Volunteers will assist with the check-in car line then move over to assist attendees sign up and ride the limo or party bus.
• Crowns & Flowers: Volunteers will crown our attendees and pin their corsage/boutonniere.
• Hype squad: Greet honored attendees like celebrities and VIPs, at the end of the night assist with party favor handouts.
• Parent Usher: Escort attendee’s parents from the end of the red carpet celebration to the parent respite or church parking lot.
• Karaoke: Encourage and assist attendees to choose a song and manage sign up performance list. (EMCEE needed, please contact staff)
• Photobooth: Manage activity line, assist attendees with props and buddy volunteers with photobooth input.
• Bowling: Manage activity sign up and assist attendees with bowling ramps
• Dance Floor: Encourage and engage guests maintaining a fun atmosphere on the dance floor and dancing.
• Food: Assist guests as needed, ensure buddies are aware of guest food restrictions or direct them towards food, drinks, and snacks.

Volunteer Expectations

Thank you for your interest in being a Night to Shine volunteer! We want to make this an unforgettable prom night experience for our guests and ensure parents that their special guest is in a safe, secure, and friendly environment. Volunteers must meet or complete the following requirements by Jan 17 and be able to check-in no later than 5p on Friday, Feb 7, 2025 at The Loop Campus.

Requirements for ALL volunteers

• Be at least 18 years old, 14 if volunteering with your family
• Pass a background check (18+)
• Attend ONE of the training sessions below:
• Sat, Jan 11, 2025 @ 9a — The Loop Campus (Chapel)
  
• Sun, Jan 12, 2025 @ 2p — The Loop Campus (Chapel)

Volunteer BUDDIES must meet the above requirements PLUS the following:

• Be a member of HFBC or a like-minded church
• Regularly attend a Bible believing church for at least 6 months.
• Complete Volunteer Application
• Provide 3 references
• Interview
• Awareness Training

Questions?

Please contact TTRE@HoustonsFirst.org