vacation bible school 2023

Monday, July 24th - Friday, July 28th

8:00AM - 5:30PM (earliest pick-up 2:30PM)

"Growing spiritually doesn’t have to be an unsolved mystery! Take a five-day journey with kid detectives as they dig into a few of Jesus’ parables to solve the mysteries of how to grow their faith, care, serve, and love others."

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Group Leader (So What?) (Reflection/Response)

ALL-DAY Role

They will be the main leaders who will lead small groups and the “So What?” and “Reflection/Response” portion of the day and works directly with the kids. These group leaders have little to no outside responsibilities, as we don't want to take away from their time with the kids!

Registration Check-In & Check-Out Leader

ALL-DAY Role

They will oversee all registrations before and during VBS. They will organize tabling (if applicable) schedules, keep track of all registrations, and check-ins at the start of each VBS day and check-out at the end of each VBS day.

Decoration Leader

SAT OR SUN BEFORE VBS

They will oversee all decorations for the meeting space. Volunteers will help cut, tape, and hang things up!

Activities/PlayStations Leader

ALL-DAY ROLE

They will lead all the activities and games to be played throughout the day. They will also lead youth to potential field trip on the last day of VBS. This role works directly with the kids.

Memory Verse Leader

ALL-DAY ROLE

They will lead the “Memory Verse” portion of the VBS day. This role works directly with the kids.

Object Lesson Leader

ALL-DAY ROLE

They will lead the “Object Lesson” portion of the VBS day. This role works directly with the kids.

Music Leader

8AM - 8:30AM

At minimum, this committee will be responsible for learning and replicating the suggested songs of the day to lead the youth in praise & worship at the beginning of each VBS day.

Food Set-Up (Breakfast & Lunch)

BREAKFAST: 7AM - 9AM
LUNCH: 11AM - 1PM

They will be responsible for all meals (Breakfast & Lunch) served throughout VBS.

Snack Leader

2PM - 4PM

They will be responsible for all snack activities throughout VBS. This role works directly with the kids.

Crafts Leader

ALL-DAY ROLE

They will lead the crafts portion of the VBS day. This role works directly with the kids.

Tech Team

SUN BEFORE VBS

They will set up equipment, tables, chairs, prepare supplies . . . basically they do everything behind-the-scenes so team leaders can focus on their kids. High school and college volunteers, particularly those who don't feel confident enough to lead kids on their own.