Volunteer Opportunities

• 12:00-1:00 pm Unload Trailer, Stage Items
• 1:00-3:30 pm Set Up Prom
• 3:30-5:00 pm Coat/Bag Check, Dress Code Greeters/Manage Lines, Security Wrist Bands, Chaperone Manager, Chaperone Check In, Photo Booth, Games, Security Inside Prom, Prize Table
• 5:30-6:30 pm Move Coat/Bag Check Inside Prom; Chaperones, Security
• 6:30-12:00 am Chaperones, Security, Coat/Bag Check, Record Keepers, Photo Booth, Games, Packing Centerpieces, Strong People to Move Bins of Snack and Supplies
• 12:00-12:30 am Direct Traffic
• 12:00-1:00 am Clean Up

Chaperone Expectations

As a MN Homeschool Prom Chaperone Volunteer, I promise to:

1. Put the safety of everyone in attendance at the Prom my first priority. As such, I will show up on time, be in my assigned station for my full shift unless someone covers for me, and I will take the job of volunteering at the Prom seriously. I will not leave my station unattended.
2. Treat each Prom Attendee with dignity and respect. Remember every person comes from a family that deserves to have their teen treated respectfully, their wishes honored, and their traditions and privacy protected. Ensure confidentiality where it is warranted.
3. Make sure every teen in attendance has an amazing time. Keep in mind most of these teens have never been to a dance before, and this is a once in a lifetime experience for them and their friends. I will recognize they feel beautiful and handsome.
4. Watch for teens who might be in distress. Watch for teens who might be causing others distress. Be brave and talk to the teens in these situations. Ask for help when I need it.
5. Appropriately enforce the Prom Code of Conduct and Dress Code. I will keep in mind these teens are so very happy to attend the Prom that a gentle reminder is usually all it takes to bring them back in line. Do my best to never humiliate the teens while still addressing every situation to the best of my ability – safety first, amazing time second!
6. Bring teens who commit infractions to the Record Keeping Table to record the infractions and warnings. But I won't overreact! I will let the teens enjoy their Prom and their Prom with their friends.
7. Never gossip about other people's teens or about other Chaperones. Never take photos of other people's teens.
8. Leave when my shift is over if it is during the Prom.
9. Protect, preserve, and uplift the reputation of the MN Homeschool Prom through my involvement and assistance.
10. Be helpful and make a positive contribution to the Prom, because as a homeschooling community, we all benefit from everyone working together to make the MN Homeschool Prom amazing!

I recognize that failure to fulfill my role as assigned may result in my dismissal from the Prom and/or prevent me from being able to volunteer or participate in future Proms.