Calvary Church in Los Gatos is joining more than 200 churches worldwide by hosting a “Night to Shine” prom for special needs people who are at least 16 years old, and hundreds of local volunteers are still needed to ensure the success of the free event, set for Feb. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Night to Shine proms were started by the Tim Tebow Foundation, which provides host churches with financial support, prom kits, decorations and gifts for the guests.

About 150 special needs people from Santa Clara and San Mateo counties have already RSVP’d, but Calvary’s children’s pastor, Laura Sizelove, says there’s room for 150 more.

“All the boys get crowns and a boutonniere, and all the girls get tiaras and corsages,” Sizelove said. “Plus we’re doing their hair, makeup and shoe shines. We’ll also have limo rides around the block so they’ll get the full prom experience.”

The experience also includes a walk down a red carpet. “We want the red carpet lined with friendly paparazzi and cheering fans,” Sizelove said. “We want our guests to be blown away by everything.”

But that’s going to take a lot of help. “We have between 250 and 300 volunteers, but we’re anticipating we’ll need 1,000 volunteers,” Sizelove said. “Every guest is paired with a buddy, so that’s 300 volunteers right there.”

Special education teachers are being recruited as chaperones, and nurses, doctors and emergency workers are needed, too. “We plan to have a full medical safety team on duty,” Sizelove said.

In addition to volunteers, Sizelove is recruiting people to donate food. “Chick-fil-A is a sponsor, but we’re looking for other donors as well, because we plan to serve hors d’oeuvres and desserts,” Sizelove said.

Although a disc jockey will spin tunes during the prom, Sizelove said plans call for a karaoke machine to be set up in a separate room “in case they get tired of dancing.”

A professional photographer will also be on hand to snap commemorative photos.

Sizelove said it’s not a coincidence that Night to Shine is being held so close to Valentine’s Day, when “love is promoted everywhere.”

“The special needs community often doesn’t feel love the way other people do,” she said. “So the whole heart of this is that we want them to experience God’s love in a way they don’t usually get to experience it.”

To volunteer, visit calvarylg.com/nighttoshine. Also visit timtebowfoundation.org for more information.