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Night to Shine
Friday, February 9, 2024
6pm – 9pm
WestArk Church of Christ

 

Volunteer Training

A quick description of what each team member will be responsible for:

Buddy (must be at least 16 years old)

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Kim Lewallen

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.

Caregiver Hospitality Room

THIS TEAM IS FULL.

Love on the parents/caretakers by serving food, spending time getting to know them and being available
to pray with them.  May include setting up and playing games, video games, or watching movies.

Character / Super Hero

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:  Ethan Benjamin

Chose this team if you wish to come to Night to Shine dressed as a Super Hero, Santa Clause, or any other instantly recognizable character.

 

Check-in

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:  Staci James & Kim Lewallen

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

Warmly greet guests and sign them in and answer any questions they may have.

Greet volunteers, give them their name badges and direct them to their team leader.

Greet buddies, give them their name badges and direct them to their team leader for a pre-event
meeting on helping give their assigned guest the best experience possible.

Invite caregivers to either enjoy the respite room (parent prom) or stay with their King/Queen and show them the way to their activities.

Clean-up Crew - General

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Dwonne Cogswell

Help tear down (without tearing up) the Night to Shine decorations and returning the building to its normal condition.

Clean-up Crew - Kitchen

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Linda Davis

Help clean the kitchen and gym area (where the Kings/Queens/Buddies will be dining).

Coat Check and Lost & Found

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leaders: Rochelle Brown and Brian Robbins 

Greet guests, take their coats, label them and hang them. As guests leave, ask for their names and
retrieve their coats.

Decorations

Team Leader:   Dwonne Cogswell

The decorations team mission is to turn the West-Ark Church of Christ building into a beautiful palace fit for our Kings and Queens.  We utilize much of our building as well as outdoor spaces. Decorating begins early the week of the event but the bulk of activity occurs the day before the event, Thursday (day and evening) and the day of the event, Friday (morning and afternoon). 

You will be able to serve on other teams on the night of the event if you choose.

Decoration AM – February 5th – 9th during working hours
Decoration PM – February 5th – 9th after working hours (evening)

Floral / Crowning

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:  Karen Pointer

Chose this team if you want to help obtain corsages and boutonnieres, help arrange them, and help keep them organized for pinning on the big night.

Also if you are a beauty pageant queen, military hero, or law enforcement and want to help place tiaras on Queens’ heads or want to crown our Kings.

Food Service

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Teresa Rose and Linda Davis

Assist caterer with unloading food, additional food preparation and set up food and beverages in the main event space and in the Caregiver Hospitality Room.

Gift Bag

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Manage gifts and help each guest collect their favors to take home.

Hair and makeup

THIS TEAM IS FULL.

Team Leader:   Tatum Thompson

Queens will arrive dressed up and made up, but our hair and makeup team will add finishing touches.   Previous experience is preferred, but not necessary.

Karaoke

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Brent Evans

Set up and participate in any additional activities, including karaoke, with the guests.
Encourage them and maintain a fun atmosphere.
Help vendor and team leader setup and tear down equipment.

Medical

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Jennifer Gann

Assist uniformed professional EMT personnel at the event by providing basic first aid and care for any
medical needs or emergencies.

Photo Opportunity

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leaders:  Dave Cogswell

Take photos of Kings/Queens and their Buddies to be posted on social media to share with the Kings, Queens and their families. You may also be asked to assist in taking photos with their phones. 

Photography - Candid

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leaders:  Mike Burk

Candid Photography
Description:  Take candid photos of our King/Queen and all aspects of Night to Shine and submit as requested by the
Tim Tebow Foundation.  
(We will give you those specifics closer to the event.).

Red Carpet

Team Leader:  Cade Richards

Cheer, scream, holler for the Kings and Queens as they exit the limo onto the red carpet.

Take photographs and treat participants like honored guests and celebrities.

Security / Parking

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:  Chief Jeff Pointer and Chief Danny Baker

Support on-site uniformed Law Enforcement personnel by ensuring a safe and secure environment for
guests and volunteers. Coordinate with local police, fire and rescue as needed.

Maintain a parking pattern and direct traffic for easy vehicle entry and exit. Maintain open fire and
emergency lanes.

Shoe Shine

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leader:   Landon Lewallen

Welcome each guest to a seat for a shoe shine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special.

Transportation

Team Leader:   Ron Hamilton

Find limo / exotic cars to transport Kings and Queens from prep area (auditorium) to the red carpet (family life center).
Assist drivers in finding their routes.
Assist Kings and Queens into and out of the limo.
Possibly pick up participants who have to park away from the building

Videography

THIS TEAM IS FULL

Team Leaders:    Jordon Brown

Videography and Support Staff: (Description:  Shoot footage of all aspects of Night to Shine and submit as request by the Tim Tebow Foundation..  We will give those specifics closer to time.)

Volunteers

All ages are welcome to volunteer.  No childcare will be provided.
Buddies must be at least 16-years-old.

West-Ark Church of Christ