Volunteer Positions

ACTIVITIES TEAM

Set up and participate in any additional activities with guests, including karaoke and other games. Encourage guests and maintain a fun atmosphere.

BUDDY TEAM

*Buddy must be available for the entire night and must stay with their VIP for the duration of the night. Accompany and assist assigned guest throughout the evening, providing companionship and any assistance they may need during the event. Sit with their VIPs during dinner, dance with them and participate in activities with them. We recommend volunteer buddies be at least a MATURE 14 years old.

BUDDY CHECK-IN TEAM

Greet buddies, give them their name tags or lanyards and direct them to their team leader for a pre-event meeting on ensuring their assigned honored guest has the best prom experience possible. We would encourage training 3-5 members of the buddy check-in team to support buddies in event safety. During the event, these members would be responsible for floating throughout the event to check on buddies and ensure everyone is having a safe, enjoyable experience and have the support they need.

COAT CHECK TEAM

Greet guests, take their coats, label them and hang them. As guests leave, ask for their names and retrieve their coats. The coat check area can also serve as a lost and found at the end of the evening.

FLOWER TEAM

Assist florist with unloading and properly laying out corsages and boutonnieres. Help guests select and pin on their flowers or place them on their wrist.

GIFT TAKEAWAY TEAM

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

VIP REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN TEAM

Warmly greet guests, sign them in, give them their name tag or lanyard, and answer any questions they may have. Help guests connect with their assigned buddy for the evening.

HAIR/BARBER, MAKEUP & SHOESHINE TEAM

*Professionals are preferred!* Arrive at the designated time and assist the set-up team with the salon area. Welcome each guest to a salon station for hair and makeup or to a seat for a shoeshine. Chat with them while you pamper them and make them feel special.

PAPARAZZI/RED CARPET TEAM

Take photographs and treat honored guests like celebrities and VIPs.

PARKING TEAM

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

RESPITE/SENSORY ROOM TEAM

Love on the parents/caretakers by spending time getting to know them and being available to pray with them. 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 participating in sensory activities, singing or listening to calming music or simply providing them with some quiet time. 

SET-UP TEAM

Arrive at the designated time and execute event set-up, connect with the DJ, audio/visual, activity, and parking teams to ensure they have everything they need, and the best possible event layout is in place.

TEAR DOWN TEAM

Take down decorations, tables, chairs, and other items, and clean the event space.

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN TEAM

Greet volunteers, give them their name tags for lanyards, and direct them to their team leaders.