Night of Hope is made possible through the support of community volunteers and the leadership of Host Churches, which plan the details of each celebration. These parties vary, with some being drive-thru events and others held inside schools or churches in HEB ISD.
Both adults and children can volunteer for Night of Hope. Volunteers aged 16 and older can serve independently, while those under 16 must volunteer with a parent or chaperone. To ensure the privacy of attendees, elementary-aged volunteers should serve at a school other than the one they attend.
Support Night of Hope by making a donation or preparing to volunteer!
Registration for group volunteering opportunities (for groups of 12 or more) and individual volunteering will begin soon, offering chances to spread joy to local families this Christmas season. In the meantime, your donations help provide the materials needed for an unforgettable celebration. Click the button to the right to donate now and check out the Night of Hope volunteer opportunities below.
Registration Opens November 1!
Monday, December 9
Hosted by Salvation Home
Wednesday, December 11
Hosted by North Pointe Baptist Church
Thursday, December 12
Hosted by Ash Lane United Methodist Church
Below is a brief description of the volunteer roles that you may be asked to serve in according to your desire to help and interests or abilities. We ask that you please become familiar with each of the roles listed. Since every role is important, we appreciate your flexibility and willingness to serve where needed!
Interact, assist, and serve one or more families throughout the event in various activities including snacks, crafts, response cards and more. Most often this is an inside role.
Welcome participants and direct them to/through the event. Greet families as they enter the building, making sure they have their invitation with them. Often the greeter team hands out programs to families as they arrive.
Ask for the family registration letter or invitation. On the list of families provided, check-in each family by locating the family name, highlighting any children’s names that are present with the family, and notating the total number of family members in attendance.
Serve families snacks and beverages during the event. For some parties this might also include preparing snacks/treats in the moments before the party begins.
Volunteers may be asked to inventory and organize the gift and food bags upon arrival at the party. Volunteers will help to distribute the gifts and food bags and offer to carry the bags to the family vehicle. These volunteers will work outside or inside depending on the plans of the Host Church. Volunteers in this role may check the location of the distribution in order to wear appropriate clothing. In addition, you may be asked to bring a headlamp or flashlight as lighting on the exterior of the building is often a challenge.