Welcome to another fantastic year of VBS!  Every year I hear someone say, "This is the BEST WEEK EVER!"  This is all due to our great volunteers.  Thank you for giving of your time and talents.  Start praying now for a life-changing week where we encounter Jesus and breathe life into how kids experience Jesus and the Bible.

Selena Acree   VBS Director

VOLUNTEER for Adults and Teens.

TEENS

Any middle or high school students who are currently in grade 6th to 12th grade is encouraged to be part of this fun, impacting week.  Be Sure you register under roles that have "TEEN" in the heading.  You may pick multiple jobs and will be assigned based on need and first come first serve. If you indicate that you desire to volunteer at a Station instead of being a Crew Leader, you may be placed at a Station during VBS.  The Station Leader will contact you about any needed training and help needed decorating.  There are limited spots for Station assistants and, unfortunately, some will be asked to serve in another capacity (usually Crew Leader).

You can volunteer hours for service organizations and school by helping out at VBS. You can help out on Saturdays in May and June with Decorating, too.

Plan on attending Crew Leader Training on Saturday, June 8th

ADULTS - You MUST be Safe Haven Certified and complete the new additional training that is now required by the Diocese (anyone over 18.)This means completing the diocesan paperwork (background check) and watching the Safe Haven videos online.  The Mandatory Online Training Includes:

* Safe Haven Certificate, Vulnerable Adults Certificate, Establishing Appropriate Boundaries Certificate

In addition to the online training, there are some additional forms to sign. 

Contact the Safe Environment Office at  safeenvironment@smmcc,org for forms and instructions. 

What is Safe Haven?  It is an online safe environment program hosted by the Diocese.  Watch videos, answer questions, read and affirm the Diocesan requirements, and submit your Certificate to the Office of Safe Environment. More info may be found on the Diocesan website:  http://sccatholic.org/resources

       1. Go to http://charleston.CMGconnect.org to complete your new online curriculum.

       2. Create a new account and select "volunteer"

       3. Start Safe Haven - It's Up to You training curriculum (it will take up to 90 minutes)

       4. Download your certificate upon completion and attach it to an email to:

safeenvironment@smmcc.og