2026 Night to Shine Volunteer Registration Form

This year our theme will be Winter Wonderland. Join us again to celebrate with all of our special guests!

This form is to be used if you wish to volunteer for Night to Shine at Rising Sun Church of Christ at 6390 NE Rising Sun Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA on Friday, February 13, 2026. Guest buddies should plan to be here at 5:00 pm and all others should be here at 4:30 unless you are told a different time by your team leader. We will communicate exact times for your team at a later date.

Note - For most volunteer positions the minimum age to volunteer is age 14 or freshman in high school. There are a handful of spots where junior high kids will have an opportunity to serve.

In some cases, a team leader has already reached out and asked if you would consider being on their team, if you agreed, we still need you to register on this form. Please select the team you agreed to be on as your first choice but there is no need to select a 2nd or 3rd option. If you don't remember the team, please utilize the Note section to let us know who you spoke to and we can follow up.

If you do not receive a reply email after registering, then something went wrong and you should attempt to register again. If you still don't receive an email reply, please email risingsunntsassistant@gmail.com and let us know so we can resolve the issue. Note - if you are a student, please use a personal email address rather than a school email. School email accounts have a tendency to mark uknown email senders as spam.

All volunteers should submit their background check form again this year. We will determine on our end whether or not we actually need to run it based on the last time it was ran. So please fill that out as soon as possible and get that to us so we can get it completed well before the event.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at risingsunchurchnts@gmail.com and someone will get back to you promptly.

Thank you! We can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces in February 2026!

Name*

First NameLast Name

Nickname

Name that you go by

Birthdate*

Date

Email*

Please double check your email address for accuracy. You should receive confirmation of this registration at this address once complete. Also email is our primary form of communication for this event.

Street Address*

Street Address

Apartment, Building, etc.

Apartment/Unit/Lot Number

City*

City

State*

Zip Code*

Zip code

Phone Number*

Do you currently attend Rising Sun Church of Christ?*

Yes, I attend Rising SunNo, I don't attend Rising Sun

Have you ever volunteered for Night to Shine?*

Yes, I have volunteered for Night to Shine at Rising SunYes, I have volunteered for Night to Shine at another churchThis will be my first time volunteering for Night to Shine

Do you have any special skills that could be useful for our special guests? Speak sign language? Special education teacher? Health Care Professional? Speak a foreign language?

While we value special skills such as knowledge of sign language and other skills related to the care of people with special needs, those skills are not required to volunteer. Compassion and love are even more valuable!

School Name (if still in school)

Grade (if still in school)

If you are a student and require a signed form for proof of volunteer hours, please check yes or no.

YesNo

Emergency Contact Name*

First NameLast Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Please select the job(s) where you would like to serve. We will do our best to accommodate your first choice but please keep in mind that we cannot always achieve that. Please select a 2nd and 3rd choice so that we can place you in a team where you will be comfortable serving.

Guest Buddies (Team Lead - Whitnie Hutchinson)

Prom Buddy Accompany a guest throughout prom - limo ride, dinner, dancing, and fun activities

Buddy Matching Assistant Assist with getting guest buddies checked in; guide the buddies and pair guests with buddies

Activities (Team Lead - Robin Kadner)

Help the guests choose karaoke songs, cheer them on, keep audience engaged; assist guests with props in the fun photo booth; interact with guests at the activity tables; help guests in or out of the limo for the limo rides.

Food & Kitchen (Team Lead - Donna Montgomery)

Beverage/Table Attendants in the Gym Check and see if guests need anything while they are seated and eating their meal and clear tables when the meal is done
Buffet Meal and Dessert Server Help serve dinner to our guests and their buddies at the buffet line
Kitchen Runner Anything necessary to keep the meal areas running smoothly
Volunteer Meals Help setup and serve dinner to the volunteers
Parent/Caretaker Meals Serve the meal and drinks in the parent/caretaker room. Mingle with parents and caregivers of our guests and help them feel loved and provided for
Coffee for Parking Lot/Parent/Caretaker Room Make sure the coffee is always hot and available for our parking lot team and the parent/caretaker room

Guest Gifts (Team Lead - Amy Gamble)

Hand out coursages and bouttaineres, put guest pictures into frames, assemble guest gift bags

Hair/Makeup/Shoeshine (Team Lead - Mandee Shivers)

Hair Stylist Style the guests hair; use complimentary language and interact with them
Make Up Apply makeup for the guest; use complimentary language and interact with them
Shoe Shine Station Shine the guests shoes; use complimentary language and interact with them

Greeting Team (Team Lead - Nancy Erickson)

Greet guests as they arrive, interact with guests and caretakers throughout the evening, be available to assist with safety, watch for situations that need to be addressed, help with end of the evening

Paparazzi (Team Lead - Sandy Nelson)

Line the red carpet and cheer on our guests as they walk the red carpet after checking in

Parking (Team Lead - Greg Smith)

Valet Assistant Help guests out of their vehicles as they arrive and inside the building; provide assistance with loading guests in their vehicles as they leave

Parking Lot Attendant Help direct traffic in the parking lots

Registration (Team Lead - Tina Rains)

Registration Assistant - Individual Checkins Check in guests at the individual alphabetical tables and coat check; ensure all people staying in the building have a name tag/badge. Assist with coat return at the end of the evening.
Registration Assistant - Group Checkins Check in guests at the group/facility tables and coat check; ensure all people staying in the building have a name tag/badge. Assist with coat return at the end of the evening.
Registration Coat Runner Collect and store guests' coats and belongings; assist with return at the end of the evening
Info Desk/Lost and Found Answer questions and knowledgeable about the ministry; hold on to lost and found items
Greeter Greets guests as they enter the sanctuary and help guide them to the right checkin table

Security (Team Lead - Bill Hutchinson)

Medical Team Available to help with any medical needs
Guest Restroom Attendants Assist guests in the restroom with any needs they might have
Security Help monitor doors and keep everyone safe; monitor for unsafe behavior
Volunteer Belongings Security Sits in the area where volunteers will leave their belongings to make sure all is secure

Setup/Teardown (Team Lead - Jeff DeVries)

Set Up Put up lights; setup tables and chairs in gym; set up stantions and moveable walls; tables and coat racks for registration
Tear Down Tear everything down and put it away

Sensory/Quiet Room (Team Lead - Kirsten Templeton)

Quiet Room/Sensory Room Volunteer Have a calm demeanor, explain & engage guest and buddy in the calming activities provided in the room, training in de-escalation is welcome
Behavior Specialist Roam the different activity areas where guests are interacting; watch for escalating behaviors and help to mitigate those

Photography & Media (Team Lead - Sandy Nelson)

Videographer Record video throughout the night
Media Responsible for making sure video feed of dance floor and other stations is optimal
Photo Station Assistant Keep the photo line moving smoothly and assist the photographers as needed
Photographer - Professional Photos Take professional pictures of our guests, print them to be handed off and framed
Photographer - Roaming Roam around the different activity aeas where guests are interacting and take candid photos throughout the evening

We are counting on you once you register to volunteer so please make sure you check your calendar to be sure you do not have other commitments and please be sure to add this to your calendar once you register. THANK YOU!!!

1st Choice for Volunteer Opportunity (select one)*

2nd Choice for Volunteer Opportunity (select one)

3rd Choice for Volunteer Opportunity (select one)

Notes regarding volunteer position choice(s)

Use this space to let us know anything additional you want us to know about your selection(s)

Are you signing up to volunteer as a guest buddy specifically for one of our special guests?

YesNo

If yes, what is the name of the guest you are attending with?

In order for all of our guests to have a safe and enjoyable experience, all volunteers over the age of 18 are required by The Tim Tebow Foundation to have a background check done every 3 years. This will be completed at no cost to you. You have done this if you have volunteered for this event in the past but please fill this out anyway and we will determine on our end whether or not we need to run it again. Please fill out the fields below and sign the release for the background check and that part of the form will be used by our church office so the background check can be performed.

If you are a minor now but will be 18 by 2/13/2026 then a background check will still need to be completed.

Have you ever been arrested for, charged with, under probation for, or convicted of either sexual or physical abuse or any other related crime?*

YesNo

Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense (EXCLUDING minor traffic violations)?*

YesNo

Legal Name for Background Check*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Social Security Number*

Date of Birth*

Date

Driver's license number*

Drivers license Issued by state?*

I authorize Rising Sun Church of Christ to obtain and/or request information about my criminal history and fingerprints from any entity chosen specifically for conducting this search, to release information requiring any record of charges or convictions contained in its files or in any criminal files maintained on me, whether said file is a local, state, or national file, and including, but not limited to, accusations and convictions for crimes committed against minors, to the fullest extent permitted by city, county, state and federal law. I do release said entities from all liability that may result from any such disclosure made in response to this request. I may revoke this request at any time, but that revocation must be in writing and give 30 days notice of the same.

By providing my electronic signature below, I certify that I have truthfully completed this application*

Use your mouse to sign (or finger if you are signing on a mobile device or touch screen)

Date*

Date

Media Release

I agree to release all rights for any of the pictures and/or video that will be taken during the Night to Shine event of the above mentioned volunteer, including minors, for use by Rising Sun Church of Christ and/or the Tim Tebow Foundation. These uses include, but are not limited to, a highlight video and promotional material.

By providing my signature below, I agree to the above media release. (In the case of a minor or individual unable to complete this form, a Parent or Legal Guardian can sign in his/her place.)

Check this box if you do not want your picture used in any promotional materials

I am fine with my picture being used in promotional videos or in advertisementsPlease do not use my picture in any promotional materials

Signature

Use your mouse to sign (or finger if you are signing on a mobile device or touch screen)

Thank you for signing up to volunteer! Upon hitting submit, you will be redirected to a training video. Please take the time to watch it, especially if you have never volunteered for Night to Shine before. We will email it again as the time draws closer to the event for another opportunity to watch it.

2026 Night to Shine Volunteer Registration

This year our theme will be Winter Wonderland. Join us again to celebrate with all of our special guests!

Volunteer Information

Background Check