Buddy & Volunteer Registration

About Night to Shine

Night to Shine Tri-Valley is a joyous celebration of love, inclusion, and community for guests aged 14 and older. It’s a night where you can dance the night away, enjoy delicious food, sing your heart out at team karaoke, and try your hand at some creative crafts — all while enjoying cozy spaces if you need a break. Each guest is paired with a friendly buddy, making this unforgettable evening even more special!
New Location, Same Great Experience

We’re moving our event to the fabulous, brand-new building of Blue Oaks Church, right beside the Alameda County Fairgrounds. It’s fully ADA-compliant, making sure everyone can join in the fun easily and comfortably. Imagine celebrating in a state-of-the-art venue that’s all about inclusivity and innovation. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Blue Oaks Church!

Volunteers are Essential for Success

This event is memorable for our Guests for many reasons, and the Buddy is one of the most important. We need an age-appropriate Buddy for every Guest, so please consider being a Buddy.

What is a Buddy?

The role of the Buddy is to help each Guest enjoy all the event has to offer in whatever way the Guest wants. Some Guests wish to spend all their time on the dance floor. Others prefer the quiet room or karaoke room. Everyone takes time to enjoy dinner and desserts.

Guests range in age from 14 to 80, so we pair Buddies with age-appropriate Guests. Guests also vary in complexity of special needs, so we ask Guests about their level of need, and we ask Buddies about their level of comfort with different levels of need. We want Night to Shine to be fun and memorable for the Buddies and our honored Guests.

Get Registered

I want to be a BUDDY and I’ll be UNDER 18 on 2/7/25
I want to be a BUDDY and I’ll be OVER 18 on 2/7/25

I want to SERVE ANOTHER WAY

Positions are full. Please sign up to be a Buddy

Be a Buddy

Use this option to become a Buddy and be paired with one of our Honored Guests for the evening.

Serve another way

Use this option to learn about our other volunteer positions, such as helping in the Karaoke or Quiet Room