This is a wonderful family service opportunity!!!
NOTE: If you are coming as a family or as part of a group, please register using the "respond as team" on the registration form. You can just use your last name or whatever as the team name (it doesn't matter what you decide to use for the team name) and then register yourself and then add other volunteers that will be coming as well so that we can make sure to have a name badge made for everyone who will be there.
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION BELOW REGARDING VOLUNTEERS AGE 5-13 *PRIOR* TO REGISTERING TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
- Volunteers ages 5 to 13 are welcome to join us for this volunteer opportunity ONLY.
- Volunteers ages 5 to 13 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the ENTIRE time they are on site at the stadium.
- Please remember that our guests are the star of the evening and all attention should be solely focused on the guest.
- Please note, while this opportunity states ages 5 to 13 as appropriate ages to volunteer, please note that any children that volunteer for this event are expected to be able to follow directions and stay behind the ropes going down the red carpet.
- If your child is prone to having melt downs, running away from their caregiver, yelling at inappropriate times, or simply not acting in a manner that is appropriate for the decorum of this event, etc, this is not the best opportunity for them to volunteer for. Any person (adult or child) that behaves in a manner that is inappropriate or distracts from our guests will be asked to leave.
- Historically this area is livestreamed on WXII's Facebook page. Appropriate behavior and attire are especially important in this area during this time.
- All volunteers, regardless of age, are expected to dress appropriately (clean & neat) for this event. Volunteers are welcome to wear cocktail or formal attire if they would like but are not required to. Women/girls should wear at minimum a dress or nice pants and a blouse. Men/boys are asked to please wear a collared shirt (a tie is optional but is always nice looking!) and slacks. PLEASE NO JEANS OR T-SHIRTS.
- Once the final guest has walked down the red carpet, unless volunteers have made arrangements to work in another area, the red carpet cheering crowd is asked to leave. NO CHILDREN are allowed on the dance floor or to be walking through the venue at any time during the event.
- If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Shelley Hundley at 803-238-5431.
Additional Information
Joy Prom Winston-Salem is a full-scale, annual prom for the special needs individuals and those with disabilities in our community. Established in 2015, we welcome guests ages 16+, with any physical, developmental, or intellectual "different ability!" Joy Prom is more than a dance or one night event. Joy Prom is a celebration of unity through an outpouring of love and acceptance for our guests.
The Red Carpet Cheering Crowd cheer for our guests and make them feel like the "Stars" they are as they walk down the red carpet. Cheering consists of clapping , waving and cheering words of encouragement. Cheering begins once the guest name is announced and the guest begins walking the runway. The announcer will let you know if the guest requested a silent cheer. A silent cheer is just waving, no clapping or cheers.
This opportunity typically takes approximately 2 hours.
You are asked to arrive at 5:00PM in order to have time to check in at the volunteer check-in station and then take your place along the red carpet no later than 5:30 PM. Red carpet historically has opened 5-10 minutes prior to the published time and all who are volunteering for the red carpet cheering crowd must be ready once the event begins.
All volunteers are required to wear a volunteer badge.
***This opportunity ends once the last guest walks the red carpet.***
You will receive more detailed information the week prior to the event. Shelley, Joy Prom Executive Director, or one of the leaders for that area will provide last minutes details to the volunteers just prior to the first guest walking the red carpet.
This is a wonderful family service opportunity!!!
Volunteers ages 5 to 13 are welcome to join us for this volunteer opportunity.
All volunteers under age 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Walking the red carpet is one of the highlights for they guests ! They love this time and hearing all the cheers from their fans.
