Volunteer
You — the True North Team — are one of the things that makes VBS so great! We're excited to see the ways that God is going to work through VBS, and we're thrilled that you're considering being a part of the team. No matter your interests or skills, we have a place for you.
Check out the opportunities below and let us know where you'd like to be plugged in!
In accordance with church policy, volunteering is open to members and regular attenders (6+ months) of East Bay Calvary Church.
The True North Team
Crew Leader
Each child will be assigned a Crew when they register and will remain with their Crew for the whole week. The Crew (5-10 kids) is led from station to station by their trusty guide — the Crew Leader! Crew Leaders:
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Greet their Crew members when they arrive and lead their assigned Crew between each station throughout the morning
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Build relationships with their Crew members as they participate in exciting activities
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Be ready to help Crew members in need (potty breaks, boo-boos, behavior expectations, etc.)
Preschool Team
Our littlest ones don't miss out on any fun at True North VBS! Preschoolers start their day with the big kids, then begin a separate schedule tailored to them. On the Preschool Team, you may:
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Be a Station Leader or helper for Bible Adventure, Craft & Play, or Games (see descriptions below; Preschool Team is separate, but the roles are similar)
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Be a Preschool Crew Leader
Storytime Team
At Wild Bible Adventures, kids are transported back to Bible times in unforgettable ways through storytelling! As part of the Storytime Team, you may:
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Share the day's Bible story in an engaging way as a Station Leader
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Help the Station Leader by handing out materials, working with Crews, etc.
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Assist in the storytelling process by playing a part, acting out a skit, or dressing in costume
*Storytime Station Leaders (not helpers) must be members of East Bay Calvary Church
Imagination Station Team
Explore, experiment, and discover God’s amazing creation at Imagination Station! If you enjoy science-y fun and hands-on learning, you might love helping this team by:
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Encouraging kids’ sense of wonder and discovery as the Station Leader
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Assisting the Station Leader by engaging with the Crews, assisting in experiments, and preparing Crew baskets
Games Team
During Glacier Games, Crews get to head outside to participate in awesome games (and burn off that extra energy!) If you enjoy being outside and being active, you may enjoy the Games Team by:
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Leading the games with enthusiasm as the Station Leader
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Helping the Station Leader pass out materials, organize Crews, and keep things moving
Registration Team
As a part of the registration team, your smile will be the first thing families see when they arrive at True North! Your responsibilities may include:
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Greeting kids & parents as they arrive, and being available to help with any needs
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Being available to assist & answer questions as pre-registered families check themselves in using our tablet-based check-in system
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Registering those who haven't pre-registered
Tundra Treats is definitely the yummiest part of True North! Each day, Crews will get a creative snack that relates to our theme. As part of this team, you will:
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Prepare each day's unique snack as shown in the manual
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Retrieve information each day such as kids per Crew, food allergies, etc.
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Pass out snacks to Crews, then allow Crews to relax and enjoy relationship-building time
For volunteers with kiddos from birth - 2 years, we will offer nursery so that our team can be fully committed to their time volunteering! If you choose to be a part of the nursery team, you will:
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Care for team members' kids during VBS
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Read books, dry tears, play peek-a-boo, and maybe change a few diapers!
Opening & Closing Team
Decorations Team
Hype up the day’s activities, sing fun songs, introduce and debrief the day, and so much more on Opening & Closing Team! If you’re comfortable on stage and have a big personality, you could rock Sing & Play Peak and Compass Closing by:
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Welcoming kids to True North with enthusiasm; leading songs; introducing the day’s Bible Point, verse, and Bible Buddy; explaining any logistics of the day; closing the day with review and fun experiments as Station Leader
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Assisting the Station Leader on stage
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Taking on a fun (and a little bit silly) role and interacting with the Station Leader in a daily skit
Transform our environment into an Alaskan landscape on Decorations Team! As a part of this super important team, you might:
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Plan and execute decorations for the stage, hallways, and lobby as Decorations Coordinator
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Assist in creating decorations for the environment through creative work with materials such as foam board, cardboard, paper, wood — whatever it takes!
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Help decorate our environment the week before VBS
Each year, we ask for everyone's help to purchase the snacks and decor supplies we need! Colorful, on-theme snacks and incredible, immersive decor help make the week so much fun. Most of the supplies simply need to be purchased and brought to the church, and the Snack and Decor Teams will do the rest.
Keep an eye on the bulletin board outside the nursery for more info!