Vacation Bible School

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VOLUNTEER ROLES NEEDED

EMAIL Janet DeBoe or call (616)363-6885

Family Leaders

  • Volunteers are expected to arrive by 8:30 each day and must work all 5 days of VBS
  • Family Leaders will be assigned to a group 10-15 preschool or elementary children.  Each group will have 2 or 3 Family Leaders.
  • Daily Activities will involve Prayer, Bible Storytime, Crafts, and Faith Sharing.
  • Volunteers will also be responsible for supervising children during Group Activities like Games, Snack, Movie time, Bible Adventures, and Sing-along Music.
  • Volunteer are expected to actively participate in all aspects of St Jude VBS.
  • Looking for high energy Middle/High School student who are comfortable working in leadership positions.

Fun & Games Leader

  • Games will be played once each day for the entire group of 20-30 children.  Duration of Games yet to be determined.  Probably 20-30 minutes.
  • Leaders are expected to arrive by 8:45 each day and must work all 5 days of VBS.
  • Game Leader is expected to attend Opening and Closing Gathering each day.
  • Looking for an adult to take complete control of the area.
  • Responsibilities include …
  • Supervising 8-10 Middle/High School Family Leaders who will be assisting with their children.
  • Picking out and implementing daily games that will support each days Bible theme.
  • Supplying St Jude VBS with a list of all material need for games.  Everything needed will be provided by St Jude VBS.
  • Set up and clean up each day.

Snack Time Leader

  • Snack will be provided once each day for the entire group of 20-30 children and 12-15 volunteers.  Duration of Snack yet to be determined.  Probably 20-30 minutes.
  • Leaders are expected to arrive by 8:45 each day and must work all 5 days of VBS.
  • Snack Leader is expected to attend Opening and Closing Gathering each day.
  • Looking for an adult to take complete control of the area.
  • Student helpers can be provided if necessary, however Family Leader will be responsible for serving and supervising their children.
  • Responsibilities include …
    Picking out snacks that will support each days Bible theme.
    Setting up St Jude Family Center (next to Gym) for daily snack.
    Preparing and serving a snack and drink each day.
    Clean up each day.
    Supplying St Jude VBS with a list of all supplies need for snacks including food.  Everything needed will be provided by St Jude VBS.

Bible Adventure Leader / Director

Actors & Actresses

Bible Story re-enactment or Role Playing will be provided only if we can get the right volunteers!

It is important that volunteer actors/actresses know and understand the bible story for each skit.

  • Daily Bible Adventure Skits last for about 15 minutes.  These will be performed for each Family Group of 10-15 children.
  • Leader and Actor/Actresses are expected to arrive by 8:45 each day and must work all 5 days of VBS.
  • Everyone is expected to attend Opening and Closing Gathering each day.
  • Looking for one adult to take complete control of this area and direct two Middle/High School actors/actresses.
  • Family Leader will be responsible for supervising their children.
  • All scripts, costumes and props will be provided by St Jude VBS.
  • Preparing for each Skit include …
    Reviewing script in advance.
    Dressing in the appropriate costume.
    Delivering scripted dialog and engaging children in some question & answer or discussion time.
    Preparing props for each skit.