Night of Hope is made excellent each year by engaged and supportive community volunteers, as well as through the leadership of Local Churches (Host Churches). Host Churches take the lead in planning the details of each unique party held across different locations in HEB. Some parties may be outside with a drive-thru style event and some may be inside the school or church.
Adults and children can volunteer for Night of Hope. Adults and children 16 years or older are able to volunteer for Night of Hope on their own. Children younger than 16 would sign up to serve alongside a parent or chaperone. We do ask elementary aged children to volunteer at a school other than the one they attend as to protect the anonymity of their classmates and the families who will be attending.
Adults and children can volunteer for Night of Hope.
Groups of 12 or more will be able to register beginning in October.
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.
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.