Host/Hostess (Ages 15–17)
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.
Serving as a Host or Hostess is our most important—and most rewarding—volunteer role. Each volunteer is paired one-on-one with a guest and serves as their companion throughout the evening. Hosts and Hostesses escort their guest to activities, encourage participation, help them navigate the event, and most importantly, help create an evening filled with joy, friendship, and unforgettable memories.
Hosts and Hostesses are expected to remain with their assigned guest at all times. Guests may never be left alone or transferred to another volunteer without the approval of the Joy Prom Leadership Team.
This role requires a full-evening commitment. Hosts and Hostesses must remain at Joy Prom until 10:00 PM or until their guest has been reunited with and picked up by their parent or caregiver, whichever is later. Because guest safety is our highest priority, volunteers who leave before their guest has been properly checked out will not be eligible to volunteer with Joy Prom in the future.
This registration is for volunteers ages 15–17 only. If you are 18 years of age or older, please register using the Host/Hostess (18+) volunteer opportunity.
Attire
Volunteers are welcome to wear cocktail or formal attire but are not required to.
Suggested attire:
- Women and girls: Cocktail or formal attire preferred. Minimum attire required: "Sunday" dress or dress pants with a nice blouse
- Men and boys: Suit or tuxedo preferred. Minimum attire required: Collared shirt with slacks (ties are preferred but optional)
Please do not wear jeans or T-shirts.
All volunteers must wear their volunteer name badge during the event.
