Register to volunteer 
Ever wonder how you can share Jesus with others in a fun filled environment?

Your help is NEEDED at Journey’s VBS This Summer!

Serve one day or the whole week. There’s a place for every skill level—from leading kids to snacks, decorating, photography, and cleanup.

    • PreK Group (2 Adults, 1-2 Assistants)

      • Lead a group of 16 PreK kids. (Potty Trained and 4 years old by June 1st)

      • Point them to Jesus.

      • Keep them safe and help them have fun!

      • Crafts/Bible Lesson/Snack is all provided and done in the basement classrooms. You just lead the kids in each activity.

      • Half of the time is inside doing the Craft/Lesson/Snack. Half is outside for play time.

    • Kindergarten Group (3 Teachers, 1-2 Assistants)

      • Lead a group of 18 Kindergarten kids. (Potty Trained and 4 years old by June 1st)

      • Point them to Jesus.

      • Keep them safe and help them have fun!

      • Crafts/Bible Lesson/Snack is all provided and done in the basement classrooms. You just lead the kids in each activity.

      • Half of the time is inside doing the Craft/Lesson/Snack. Half is outside for play time.

    • Group Leader (Grades 1-6)

      • Lead a group of kids during the day!

      • Guide them to each station.

      • Point them to Jesus.

      • Keep them safe and help them have fun!

      • Each group will have 1 Adult and 1-2 Youth Volunteers

    • Group Assistant (Grades 1-6)

      • Help Group Leader guide kids to each station.

      • Interact/participate WITH the kids. This helps the kids have fun, too!

      • Help gather/distribute supplies as needed.

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    • Registration (1 Lead, 2-3 Assistants/day)

      • Help Check families in every morning. Hand Out name tags to kids and grab information on who is picking up at the end of the day.

      • Help with pick-up. Verify identification of person picking up and hand out pick up slips.

      • May be possible to leave in between check in and pick up.

    • Bible Time (1 Lead 1 Assistant)

      • Lead kids in a closer look at the Bible Point.

      • Ideas/Words Provided

    • Crafts Assistant (1-2)

      • Help lead the kids at the Crafts Station

    • Games (1 Lead, Possibly 1-2 Assistants)

      • Lead each group of kids in fun and games!

      • Each day a game is provided that connects to the Bible Point of the day.

      • Explain the game, read a short paragraph about how it connects to the Bible Point of the Day.

      • Outside, unless weather is bad.

      • Water/ice provided each day for Games person. Will get breaks inside if extremely hot.

    • Snacks (1 Lead, 2 Assistants)

      • Help assemble snacks for each group.

      • Pass out snacks and help with giving water.

      • Help with cleanup between sessions as needed.

    • Science

      • Lead the kids in an experiment/science activity that helps make another connection to the Bible point of the day.

    • Opening of VBS

      • Help with doing SHORT acting skit

    • Decorations

      • Create decorations to help bring the theme to life.

        • Come up with your own

        • Create/Make decorations from the kit

      • Come to Decorating Night

        • Help Decorate the church for VBS

    • Childcare (1-2 Adults; 1-2 Youth if needed)

      • Provide Childcare for Volunteers Kids Under 4

      • Usually done at church

      • Play indoors or out with the kids.

      • Give snacks if needed.

    • Photographer

      • Help capture VBS moments!

    • Daily Clean Up Crew (5 People)

      • Come in after VBS is done each day (time TBD by Crew)

      • Vacuum Community Room; Sanctuary as needed

      • Take out trashes

      • Wipe down tables

      • Check Bathrooms- soap, paper towels and trashes

    • Hot Dog Grillers (2 People)

      • Grill Hot Dogs to be served for lunch on Friday 6/19

    • Friday Clean Up Crew (5 People)

      • Come at Noon on Friday 6/19

      • Reset Sanctuary- Decor down, vacuum, put chairs back

      • Final Clean of Community Room

        • Vacuum and wipe down tables

Why our volunteers come back every year

  • “ My experience leading the kids playing outdoor games was very fun. We ran an obstacle course, three-legged races, fishing pond, lasso the horse and many other fun games. It was time well spent and I would encourage anyone interested in working with kids to come out and join the fun and learning about Jesus!”

    - Michael Gray

  • “ I have enjoyed the experience of volunteering at VBS for many years. This opportunity has provided an outlet for me to connect with younger children as my own children are grown and I do not have grandchildren. The program theme, message and music are fun and make it easy to share about Jesus in creative ways. I have made new friendships and the camaraderie amongst the other volunteers is supportive and encouraging. The time goes by quickly. The children are curious and will make you smile and laugh with their enthusiasm and comments. I have been able to select an area to serve in that makes me feel comfortable engaging with the children. Please consider becoming a VBS volunteer. You will be enriched and rewarded by the joy of leading young hearts and minds to Jesus.”

    - Rose Small

  • “ I’ve volunteered for the daily snack for the past 5 years and I love it! Although I don’t directly lead groups of kids, I do enjoy getting creative with snacks to go along with the “theme” for each day. I think the kids really enjoy seeing what they get to eat and have some fun social time sitting with their groups while watching science experiments. I would absolutely recommend volunteering for VBS week! It’s very rewarding and fulfilling to watch these kids get excited about learning about Jesus and God’s creations.”

    -Jess Stange

Whether you’re a Journey member, preschool family, youth volunteer, or friend of the church, we’d love to help you find a role.

Register as a volunteer