Red Carpet Cheering Crowd
This is one of our favorite family friendly volunteer opportunities!
Joy Prom Piedmont-Triad is an annual prom created especially for individuals in our community with different abilities and disabilities. Established in 2015, Joy Prom welcomes guests ages 16 and older with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities for an evening of celebration, friendship, and fun.
One of the most memorable moments of the evening is when each guest walks the red carpet. As a member of the Red Carpet Cheering Crowd, your job is simple—but incredibly meaningful. You'll line the red carpet, clap, wave, and cheer as each guest is announced, making them feel like the star they truly are. Some guests request a silent cheer, in which case you'll simply wave and smile without clapping or shouting.
Time Commitment
Arrival: 4:45 PM (to allow time for volunteer check-in)
Be in Position: No later than 5:30 PM
Volunteer Shift Ends: Once the final guest has walked the red carpet (approximately 7:00PM - 7:30PM)
Please note: The red carpet has historically opened 5–10 minutes earlier than the published start time when possible so all volunteers must be in place no later than 5:30 PM in order to receive instructions/guidance.
Registering as a Family or Group
If you are volunteering with your family or a group, please select "Respond as Team" when registering. You may use your last name or any team name you'd like. Register yourself first, then add each additional volunteer so we can prepare a name badge for everyone attending.
Volunteers Ages 5–13
Children ages 5–13 are welcome to volunteer for this opportunity only.
To ensure our guests remain the focus of the evening:
Children and any volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while on-site.
Children must be able to follow directions, stay OFF of the red carpet in areas where there are no ropes, and participate appropriately throughout the event in order to participate
Because our guests are the stars of the evening, children should not require constant supervision that would distract from the event.
Children who are prone to running away, frequent outbursts, or behaviors that may disrupt the experience for our guests should NOT participate in this volunteer opportunity.
Any volunteer, adult or child, whose behavior distracts from our guests or is otherwise inappropriate may be asked to leave by any Joy Prom Leadership Team member.
After the final guest has walked the red carpet, families with children are asked to depart the stadium immediately.
Red Carpet Volunteers are not permitted to walk through the prom area after the prom has begun. This is for crowd control/safety purposes. If you are wanting to volunteer at Joy Prom for the entirety of the event, please sign up to volunteer for a different volunteer opportunity,
Children are not permitted on the dance floor or to walk through the event venue during the remainder of the prom.
Attire
This area is often featured in photos and has historically been livestreamed by local media, so appropriate attire is important.
Volunteers are welcome to wear cocktail or formal attire but are not required to.
Suggested attire:
Women and girls: Dress or dress pants with a nice blouse
Men and boys: Collared shirt with slacks (ties are optional)
*** Please do not wear jeans or T-shirts.
All volunteers must wear their volunteer name badge during the event.
Additional event details and instructions will be emailed during the week leading up to Joy Prom. Area leaders will also provide a brief orientation before guests begin arriving.
Questions? Contact Shelley Hundley at 803-238-5431.
Thank you for helping us create an unforgettable welcome for every guest. Your smiles, applause, and encouragement help make each person feel celebrated, valued, and loved from the moment they step onto the red carpet.
