Night to Shine Volunteer Application
Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form, linked below, to let us know your team preference and to give us a sense of your background and qualifications for any specialized roles.
Volunteers should be in seventh grade or older. Volunteers under the age of 18 will be asked to provide parental consent.
Night to Shine
Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation
Friday, Feb. 13, 2026
Grace Covenant Church
9431 Jollyville Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
Grace Covenant Church is proud to serve again as a host of Night to Shine 2026, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs will be held in person by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
About Night to Shine
Grace is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how cultures embrace people with disabilities and to rally the church worldwide to honor their local community of people with special needs, ensuring they know they are valued and loved.
Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi, then called by name as they are crowned king or queen of the prom. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, limousine rides, a catered dinner, milkshakes karaoke, prom favors and a dance floor.
We Need Your Help!
To host this special event, we are calling once again on the generous hearts of Grace and members of the community to serve as volunteers for the night and in preparation for it. There are more than 300 volunteers needed to bring the night together and make it magical for our guests and their families and caretakers. Learn more about each volunteer role below. Volunteers should be in seventh grade or older.
Volunteer Training
A mandatory Volunteer Training will take place on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 12:30–2 p.m. All volunteers aged 18 and up are required to complete a background check prior to attending the training.
Questions? Please contact ntsvolunteer@grace360.org.
Volunteer Teams
Entertainment Team
The Entertainment Team will be responsible for the milkshake bar, karaoke, face-painting, and red carpet activities.
Buddy Team (Ages 15 and Up)
Each honored guest will be paired with a buddy to host them and enjoy the event with them throughout the night. Training is required. Buddies must be aged 15 and up.
Set Up/Clean Up Teams
The Set Up and Clean Up Teams will be responsible for the magic that happens behind the scenes for this very special event! 3 time slots will be available for you to choose from (Friday afternoon (Set Up), Friday night (Clean Up), and Saturday Morning (Clean Up).
Honored Guest Check-In Team
The Honored Guest Check-In Team will be responsible for first impressions, greeting and checking in honored guests as they arrive.
Volunteer Check-In Team
The Volunteer Check-In Team will be responsible for greeting, helping first-timers, and checking in all other volunteers. This team will need to arrive earliest in the day, usually around 3:30 p.m.
Medical Team
The Medical Team will consist of licensed nurses and medical professionals.
Worship Center Prom Hosts
The Prom Hosts Team will serve as prom guest table hosts and runners for the food stations.
Night to Dine Team
The Night to Dine team will host the dining event for parents/caregivers, known as “Night to Dine”.
Security and Transportation Team
The Security and Transportation Team will act as limo assistants and sidewalk hosts and facilitate the parking lot.
Volunteer Host Team
This Volunteer Host team will be responsible for providing meals, snacks, and beverages for volunteers as well as wayfinding for volunteers and guests.
Salon and Barbershop Team
The Salon and Barbershop Team will provide makeup and hair touch-ups and assist guests at the photo booth(s).
Professional Photography Team
This team will consist of professional photographers to capture the event.
