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.