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Volunteer at Night to Shine – Tuscaloosa 

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Night to Shine is only possible because of incredible volunteers. When you serve, you help create an unforgettable evening where every guest with special needs is celebrated like the royalty they are. From cheering on the red carpet to being paired as a buddy, every role matters.

 
 

Volunteer Roles

Buddy Team

  • Paired with one guest for the night

  • Escort to activities, dinner, and dance floor

  • Stay with your guest at all times

  • Ensure your guest is present for the crowning ceremony

Red Carpet Team

  • Line the entrance and cheer for each guest

  • Work with pep band for energy and celebration

  • Adjust volume/lighting for sensory-sensitive guests

  • Stay until all guests have arrived

Check-In Team

  • Welcome and assist guests and volunteers

  • Hand out name tags and direct to team leaders

  • Help track attendance and numbers

Coat Check Team

  • Manage coat/belonging storage

  • Provide claim tickets and organized retrieval

Photography Team

  • Capture red carpet, activities, and crowning

  • Respect photo permissions and guest privacy

Hair & Makeup Team

  • Provide styling and pampering for guests

  • Create a warm, welcoming salon atmosphere

Shoe Shine Team

  • Shine shoes and engage in friendly conversation

Bathroom Attendant Team

  • Keep facilities clean and stocked

  • Direct guests appropriately

  • Ensure guest is never alone with buddy

Floater Team

  • Fill in where needed across teams

  • Help with guest transitions and support breaks

Karaoke Team

  • Run karaoke station and song queue

  • Encourage performers in a fun, judgment-free space

Respite Room Team

  • Care for parents and caregivers

  • Provide refreshments, encouragement, and prayer

Food Service Team

  • Keep buffet and drink stations stocked

  • Assist guests with meals

  • Clear tables throughout the evening

Important Details

  • Volunteer Training: January 31 · 9:00–10:30 AM at The Church at Tuscaloosa

  • Event Date: February 13, 2026

  • Volunteer Check-In: Begins at 4:00 PM

  • Volunteer Dinner: Provided before the event

  • All Volunteers in Place By: 5:45 PM

Requirements

  • Age:

    • Volunteers under 18 must have a signed parent/guardian permission slip.

    • Volunteers over 18 must have a background check on file.

    • Ages 12 and under may serve alongside a parent/guardian on the red carpet, in the respite room, food service, or activity teams (karaoke, game room, sensory).

  • Dress Code:

    • Buddies: Formal or semi-formal attire.

    • All other positions: Business casual/church clothes, unless serving with a team in uniform.

 
Volunteer Registration
Permission Slip (Under 18)
Background Check (Over 18)