VBS Teen Leaders are: Senior Crew Leaders, Junior Crew Leaders, Preschool Senior Crew Leaders, Preschool Junior Crew Leaders and Station Leaders (Bible stories, Craft, Games, Music, Photography and Tech.) who are incoming 7th graders through 2024 high school graduates.

Teen Leaders are ENTHUSIASTIC, RELIABLE, they LOVE to share the love of JESUS and ENJOY guiding our Preschoolers through 6th graders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING...

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TEEN LEADERS (DETAILS BELOW):

  1. Should be available the entire week of VBS: Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 21st from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM daily.
  2. Must attend two (2) mandatory trainings. Even if you have been a teen leader in the past. Returning teen leaders are wonderful mentors to our first time leaders, and honestly, we are all always growing and are never 100% trained.
  3. Sign up for a mandatory set-up or clean-up shift. Click on this link to sign up for a MANDATORY VBS work shift: VBS Scuba work shift

DATES AND TIMES YOU WILL NEED TO BE AVAILABLE THE ENTIRE WEEK OF VBS:

  • Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 21st from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Preschool and Camper hours are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

TWO (2) MANDATORY TRAINING SESSIONS:

  • Teen Training # 1: Sunday, May 19 @ 1:15 - 3:15 PM in the Gym
  • Teen Training # 2: Thursday, June 13 @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the Gym

Please note that VBS takes place Monday through Friday, it is very disruptive to our little campers when they do not have the same leaders for the entire week (it provides security for them) and heartbreaking to some when their leaders are not there on the last day to wish them a proper farewell. Friday is a very special day for the Crews. If you cannot commit to the entire week, please register for the Wait List job.

LEADER JOB TYPE DESCRIPTIONS: Three (3) Crew Leaders will be assigned a group of around 7 campers. They stay with the same crew all week and take the campers through the stations. Teens can only sign up for ONE POSITION ONLY. If your first choice is not available when you register, please sign up on the WAIT LIST POSITION or email Marie at mpena@sjasr.org to add you on the wait list.

  • SENIOR CREW LEADER: For teens going into 10th grade or above. (36 positions available)
  • JUNIOR CREW LEADER: For teens going into 7th grade through 9th grade. (36 positions available)
  • PRESCHOOL Sr. & Jr. CREW LEADERS: For teens that will work with our Adult Leaders and lead our preschool group and rotate through our different stations. 8 positions available. (4 senior crew spots and 4 junior crew spots available.)
  • STATION LEADERS: They will start their day welcoming the campers, then they will work at their assigned station. You have the choice of helping at the following:
  1. Crafts 6 positions available
  2. Games 6 positions available
  3. Music 2 positions available open for both middle school & high school
  4. Photography 2 positions available open for both middle school & high school and
  5. Technology 1 position available open for high school

THE REGISTRATION PROCESS/CONFIRMATION

  • After reading the entire page, you can register on the Volunteer Registration page on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 AM. (Until we go live with the system at that time, the registration tab will not be visible.)
  • The "Wait List Job" field is used if the position you want is full OR if you cannot be there for the entire VBS week. We will contact you to verify your job preference or availability.
  • We will communicate through email and texts, so make sure you put down an email that will be checked often.
  • If you are currently not enrolled in our programs, please go the the Documents tab and print out the Medical Release Form and mail in or drop off at the Faith Formation Office.
  • If you do not see the position you are looking for, that means that all spots in that area have been filled. Please choose the Wait List Job and in the "Wait List Preferred Job" field write down your desired VBS position. If a job opens up you will be notified via email.

COMMUNICATION

A key component of VBS is communication. As a LEADER, we expect you to reach out and communicate with us as needed. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to let us know if your plans change. We can be reached at (925) 830-4710 OR email Marie at mpena@sjasr.org

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A FABULOUS VBS WEEK WITH YOU!

WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

Blessings,

Mary Machi, Gina Camp, Marie Pena, Beverly Fung and Mary Heyfron