Volunteers needed to help Give Kids The World Village’s Night of a Million Lights

The second annual Night of a Million Lights inside Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort near Disney World that provides critically ill children and their families with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost, kicks off on Nov. 12. And the non-profit is in need of volunteers.

Volunteers ages 12 and up are needed to fill shifts now through the end of the event on Jan. 2, 2022. Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated, and those ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.  Volunteers will help out with a range of activities while getting a unique behind-the-scenes look at the event – including serving food, assisting with ticket scanning and parking, helping with merchandising and providing guest service. 

To register to volunteer, interested groups and individuals can visit https://www.gktw.org/volunteer/apply.php. 

Guests attending the light show can enjoy a 360-degree dancing lights show set to music; explore a sparkling tree trail; view larger-than-life holiday displays; take photos at one-of-a-kind step-in frames and backdrops; visit Santa in his elaborately decorated summer house inside a holiday marketplace; and enjoy a guided storytelling tour of dozens of magnificently lit villas from the comfort of a tram, included in the price of the ticket. 

A majority of the lights were donated by Walt Disney World.  The event will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with entry times staggered to prevent crowding.  Tickets for Night of a Million Lights can be purchased at www.gktw.org/lights.

“Children with critical illnesses face countless appointments, treatments and hospital stays, and they are often told “no” due to the limitations of their illness.  We feel privileged to give wish children and their families a week of “yes” where they can forget their worries, experience joy, and spend precious time together,” said Give Kids The World President and CEO Pamela Landwirth.  “We look forward to welcoming volunteers to the Village for a truly one-of-a-kind experience that will help us to continue creating the happiness that inspires hope for wish families.”

Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed nearly 177,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries to enjoy life-changing experiences and create unforgettable memories.  Give Kids The World Village is located at 210 South Bass Road in Kissimmee. To learn more, visit www.gktw.org.  Text to give: text NOAML to 44321.