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Adult Volunteers
If you love the sound of kids laughing and sharing God’s love, we’ve got an awesome volunteer opportunity for you! We’re seeking adult volunteers, college age and up, to help us show kids how much Jesus loves them! Interested? Read on!
Our adult volunteers are super important and help ensure everything runs smoothly. From Station Leaders to registration to preparing snacks for the kids, there are several opportunities available to serve Andover VBS at Free Christian Church location. Many of our volunteer positions have flexible time requirements, so don’t let those calendar invites hold you back!
Here’s a breakdown of our volunteer positions:
Crew Leader for Early Childhood: This year we are asking Students who have graduated from High School, and Adults who are interested, to help be Crew Leaders for the Early Childhood Students. This volunteer oversees a group of kids participating in VBS. There are five kids in each crew and it’s the responsibility of the Crew Leader to make sure the kids get to each station on time during VBS. It is also their job to guide their kids during activities, facilitate discussions within their crew, and overall have fun! Crew Leaders do not need to prepare any materials for VBS. Crew Leaders MUST be able to volunteer for the entire week.
Station Leader: This volunteer is responsible for connecting the Bible Point of the Day with fun activities provided at your assigned station. Several crews, composed of five kids and two to three youth volunteers, attend stations simultaneously. It is the role of the Station Leader to make sure kids have fun, explain the station’s activity to crews, and make sure everyone rotates to their next station in a timely manner. The Station Leader is supported by youth volunteers, Station Assistants, who help reset stations between crews and ensure kids understand the activities being done. This role requires Station Leaders to arrive 15 minutes early each day of VBS to prepare for the day’s lesson and make sure everything is set up for the kids to arrive. Please note, curriculum is provided in advance - no lesson planning required!
Registration: This volunteer is the first smiling face that kids see as they arrive for VBS! It is the role of this individual to check in kids before they join their crews and answer any questions parents/guardians may have about drop off/pick up. Registration volunteers do not need to commit to the entire week of VBS, so even if you only have a few free days, you can still sign up to volunteer! This role does not need to prepare any materials in advance.
Childcare Helper: This individual is responsible for taking care of volunteers’ kids (ages 0-3). We understand that childcare can prevent adults from volunteering for VBS. This role helps parents devote time to serving, without having to worry about the wellbeing of their little ones!
Please note that the preschool site is at Free Christian Church this year and the elementary site is at Free Christian Church. A breakdown of volunteer opportunities/activities for each location are listed below:
Preschool Program
Bible Adventure - Dress up and perform for kids to bring Bible stories to life!
Outdoor Games - Get moving with fun outdoor activities that strengthen motor skills!
Craft and Play - Teach kids about God’s love through fun, simple crafts!
Snack - Make sure our crews are well nourished for a day of exploring the forest!
Little Kids Sensory Play - Guide kids through a sensory experience that highlights the day’s Bible lesson!
Sticky Scripture - Kids will watch a short video, learn fun hand motions, and memorize Scripture!
Music station: Teach kids how to worship God through music and motion!
Elementary Program
Music - Strike a pose and teach kids how to worship God through music and motion!
Bible Adventure - Dress up and perform for kids to bring Bible stories to life!
Outdoor Games - Build community and strengthen crew relationships with games!
Imagination Station - Teach God’s love through science-y experiments that bring the Bible point of the day to life!
Sticky Scripture - Kids will watch a short video, learn fun hand motions, and memorize Scripture!
Snack - Make sure our crews are well nourished for a day of exploring the forest!
And lastly, a few things to note!
ALL volunteers must attend one training meeting either in June or July.
ALL volunteers must attend the VBS kick-off meeting, held on Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m.
On Friday after VBS, ALL volunteers must stay until 2:00 p.m. for breakdown and clean-up. A pizza lunch will be provided as we celebrate God’s goodness!
ALL volunteers must arrive 15 minutes early every day to prepare for the arrival of campers.
Decorating/Prep Day is Sunday, July 19th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We need everyone to prepare the campground before Monday morning! Volunteers are welcome to help prep for VBS throughout the summer weeks during our decorating days. Please reach out to Heidi Rask with any questions: heidi.rask@freechristian.org
That’s it for now!
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Youth Volunteers
Teens! Are you ready to embark on an excitingadventure? We’re seeking youth volunteers from seventh to twelfth grade to help us show kids how much Jesus loves them! If you’re looking for an awesome summer experience, read on!
Our youth volunteers can participate in two different tracks: crews or stations. Both are super important to make sure VBS runs smoothly, but you can decide which one sounds like the right fit for you! Please note that crews are broken down into crew leaders and assistant crew leaders.
But, what do these two tracks do? We’re glad you asked!
Crew Leader: This volunteer oversees a group of kids participating in VBS. There are five kids in each crew and it’s the responsibility of the Crew Leader to make sure the kids get to each station on time during VBS. It is also their job to guide their kids during activities, facilitate discussions within their crew, and overall have fun! Crew Leaders do not need to prepare any materials for VBS. Crew Leaders MUST be able to volunteer for the entire week. This year all volunteers in the Early Childhood OR Elementary VBS program are at Free Christian Church.
Assistant Crew Leader: This volunteer helps support the Crew Leader and makes sure the five kids in their crew are having fun, stay safe, and know that they are loved! This is an awesome role that does not need to prepare any materials for VBS. Each crew has one or two Assistant Crew Leaders. Please note that Assistant Crew Leaders MUST be able to volunteer for the entire week. This year all volunteers in the Early Childhood OR at the Elementary VBS program are at Free Christian Church.
Station Assistant: This volunteer is not a member of a crew. Instead, this person helps teach kids about God and the Bible by supporting a Station Leader and helping prepare for each rotation of crews that come in. VBS consists of several stations, from crafts to outdoor games to reenacting Bible stories. It is the role of the Station Assistant to make sure kids understand the lessons being taught, help if kids become confused, and overall bring the fun!
Still here? Awesome! Before you click on the link below to sign up, check out these quick things to note:
Crew Leaders, Assistant Crew Leaders, and Station Assistants must arrive 30 minutes early (8:15 a.m. on Monday and 8:25 Tuesday-Friday) every day of VBS to get ready for the day. This means attending the volunteer meeting each morning before welcoming the kids.
Crew Leaders, Assistant Crew Leaders, and Station Assistants must stay until 12:30 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) at the end of each day, after the kids have left, to attend a youth volunteers debrief meeting.
ALL volunteers must attend the VBS kick-off meeting, held on Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m.
ALL volunteers must attend one training session in June or July to become acquainted with your responsibilities and the expectations of the VBS directors.
On Friday after VBS, ALL volunteers must stay until 2:00 p.m. for breakdown and clean-up. A pizza lunch will be provided as we celebrate God’s goodness!
Decorating/Prep Day is Sunday, July 19th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We need everyone to prepare the campground before Monday morning! Volunteers are welcome to help prep for VBS throughout the summer weeks during our decorating days. Please reach out to Heidi Rask with any questions: heidi.rask@freechristian.org
Yay! That’s everything for now!