VBS 2015 Volunteer Opportunities
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Bible Story
Teach groups of children the daily Bible story in a creative way, such as play-acting or role modeling. Requires prep work of learning the Bible stories, gathering props, costumes, decorations, etc. If you have a flair for drama, can play a role convincingly, or enjoy working with groups of children discovering God’s Word, you will enjoy Bible Story.
Community Corner
Lead the children in a variety of activities that reinforce the daily Bible story and message. Activities may include: hands-on projects, guest speakers who will share their stories. If you are enthusiastic about serving others, enjoy hands-on activities, or like to help children learn about others, you’ll enjoy Community Corner.
Craft
Clearly explain the day’s craft activity / experiment to groups of children. Help children understand how the craft or project relates to the daily Bible lesson and theme. If you enjoy hands-on activities, arts and crafts, or teaching small groups of children, you’ll enjoy Imagination Station.
Games
Clearly explain the day’s activity to groups of children. Help children understand how the activity relates to the daily Bible lesson and theme. Games may require prep work of collecting supplies and/or props. If you enjoy hands-on activities, encouraging others to do their best, or outdoor activities, you’ll enjoy Games.
Get REAL
Serve as a small group leader or support staff for the 5th and 6th grade program. Get REAL follows the same VBS theme as the main group, but uses a different format and is independent of the rest of VBS. Activities include large group games, small group discussions, snacks, skits, and service projects. If you enjoy working with older youth, participating in a variety of activities, or actively sharing your faith, you’ll enjoy Get REAL.
Guide
Attend and actively participate in ALL 5 days of VBS, arriving 15 minutes early to greet children. Group size will vary depending on VBS enrollment. In addition to shepherding a group of children through the rotations (Bible Story, Music, Games/Snack, Crafts, and Community Corner), a guide reinforces the daily bible message through discussion and activities. We provide complete outlines of these discussions and activities. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working with the same group of children throughout VBS, want to see all VBS offers, or enjoy helping others discover God’s Word, you’ll enjoy being a Guide.
Mission Project
Assist with collection from VBS participants, such as nonperishable food, clothing or other items for a charity in need. Emphasize the message that we have the opportunity to share God’s love with the world around us. Deliver goods, if necessary.
Music
Learn songs and motions a few weeks prior to VBS. Teach music, words and motions to children during this rotation. Daily commitment during VBS is encouraged. No musical background or singing voice needed! If you can motivate and energize children, or enjoy music/dance, you’ll enjoy Music.
Nursery (3 year old)
Assist in the 3-year old nursery for children of on-site volunteers aged 3 years. Assist with crafts, songs, snack, bible stories, etc. for the 3 year old children.
Nursery (Infant/toddler)
Assist in the nursery for children of on-site volunteers aged 6 months to 2 years.
Opening Skit
Perfect job for the actor-wanna-be! At the start of each day, open VBS with a skit that introduces the lessons of the day. Involves role-playing a part related to VBS theme and interacting with the VBS participants. Requires prep work involving other skit members, costumes, decorations, props, etc., as well as learning lines to the daily VBS skit; scripts and ideas for the skits are provided. If you are friendly, like to role-play, or are enthusiastic about making VBS a welcoming event for children, you’ll enjoy the being part of the Opening Skit.
Snack
Assist in preparing and serving simple snacks. Snack will be served “family style” to groups during one of the rotations. If you enjoy interacting with groups of children, have an interest in food prep, or have a willingness to serve, you will enjoy Snack.
Teach groups of children the daily Bible story in a creative way, such as play-acting or role modeling. Requires prep work of learning the Bible stories, gathering props, costumes, decorations, etc. If you have a flair for drama, can play a role convincingly, or enjoy working with groups of children discovering God’s Word, you will enjoy Bible Story.
Community Corner
Lead the children in a variety of activities that reinforce the daily Bible story and message. Activities may include: hands-on projects, guest speakers who will share their stories. If you are enthusiastic about serving others, enjoy hands-on activities, or like to help children learn about others, you’ll enjoy Community Corner.
Craft
Clearly explain the day’s craft activity / experiment to groups of children. Help children understand how the craft or project relates to the daily Bible lesson and theme. If you enjoy hands-on activities, arts and crafts, or teaching small groups of children, you’ll enjoy Imagination Station.
Games
Clearly explain the day’s activity to groups of children. Help children understand how the activity relates to the daily Bible lesson and theme. Games may require prep work of collecting supplies and/or props. If you enjoy hands-on activities, encouraging others to do their best, or outdoor activities, you’ll enjoy Games.
Get REAL
Serve as a small group leader or support staff for the 5th and 6th grade program. Get REAL follows the same VBS theme as the main group, but uses a different format and is independent of the rest of VBS. Activities include large group games, small group discussions, snacks, skits, and service projects. If you enjoy working with older youth, participating in a variety of activities, or actively sharing your faith, you’ll enjoy Get REAL.
Guide
Attend and actively participate in ALL 5 days of VBS, arriving 15 minutes early to greet children. Group size will vary depending on VBS enrollment. In addition to shepherding a group of children through the rotations (Bible Story, Music, Games/Snack, Crafts, and Community Corner), a guide reinforces the daily bible message through discussion and activities. We provide complete outlines of these discussions and activities. If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working with the same group of children throughout VBS, want to see all VBS offers, or enjoy helping others discover God’s Word, you’ll enjoy being a Guide.
Mission Project
Assist with collection from VBS participants, such as nonperishable food, clothing or other items for a charity in need. Emphasize the message that we have the opportunity to share God’s love with the world around us. Deliver goods, if necessary.
Music
Learn songs and motions a few weeks prior to VBS. Teach music, words and motions to children during this rotation. Daily commitment during VBS is encouraged. No musical background or singing voice needed! If you can motivate and energize children, or enjoy music/dance, you’ll enjoy Music.
Nursery (3 year old)
Assist in the 3-year old nursery for children of on-site volunteers aged 3 years. Assist with crafts, songs, snack, bible stories, etc. for the 3 year old children.
Nursery (Infant/toddler)
Assist in the nursery for children of on-site volunteers aged 6 months to 2 years.
Opening Skit
Perfect job for the actor-wanna-be! At the start of each day, open VBS with a skit that introduces the lessons of the day. Involves role-playing a part related to VBS theme and interacting with the VBS participants. Requires prep work involving other skit members, costumes, decorations, props, etc., as well as learning lines to the daily VBS skit; scripts and ideas for the skits are provided. If you are friendly, like to role-play, or are enthusiastic about making VBS a welcoming event for children, you’ll enjoy the being part of the Opening Skit.
Snack
Assist in preparing and serving simple snacks. Snack will be served “family style” to groups during one of the rotations. If you enjoy interacting with groups of children, have an interest in food prep, or have a willingness to serve, you will enjoy Snack.