VBS YOUTH VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Student Name ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________

Grade (2014-15): ___________ Phone _______________________________________ (ok to text? Y___ N___)

Email ____________________________________________________________ Birthdate _____/______/________

Please list any medical, health or physical concerns we may need to know about you (allergies, etc):

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Please check all areas in which you would be willing to help:

____ Bible Study Class ____ Puppets/Drama ____ Something else we didn’t list?

____ Crafts ____ Decorating/Set-up ___________________________________

____ Recreation ____ Media (sound/video) ___________________________________

____ Music ____ Clean-up ___________________________________

Why do you want to help in Vacation Bible School? _________________________________________________

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I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the VBS Youth Volunteer Code of Contact. In order to bring honor to myself, our church and to God, I agree to abide by these guidelines and spend an awesome week helping in VBS! I understand that if at any point I am unable to follow the expectations set forth in the Code of Conduct, someone else may be given my assignment for the remainder of the week.

Student Signature _______________________________________________________________________________

Date _______/________/________

As the parent of the student named above, I acknowledge that I am aware of the expectations in the VBS Youth Volunteer Code of Conduct and will encourage my student to follow them.

Parent Signature ________________________________________________________________________________

VBS YOUTH VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT

(Please keep this page as a reminder of the commitment you have made to serve in Vacation Bible School at Salem Baptist Church, June 8-12, 2015.)

The purpose of Vacation Bible School to share the love of Jesus with children. As a youth volunteer in Vacation Bible School, I’m making a commitment to be a servant of God and an example of His love to kids and their families! In order to bring glory to God during VBS, I agree to:

• Focus on the children – they are my purpose for being at VBS, not to catch up with my friends! I will stick to the area where I am assigned to work and focus on my assignment, not other youth.

• Turn off my cell phone and other electronics during VBS, unless I have been

specifically assigned by an adult leader to take photos or video of my class for media purposes. I will not text or talk on the phone except during my break time, and I will not post photos of VBS children on my personal social media pages.

• Dress in a manner that is modest and mature. If I am in doubt about whether

something is appropriate to wear to VBS, I will ask an adult leader.

• Teach children to lead by being a leader and setting an example. I will walk safely, calmly and quietly as I move from place to place. I will treat all adult leaders, visitors, other youth helpers, and of course the children, with respect. I will make sure the words I use and the way I use them are polite and Christ-honoring.

• Remember that play has an appropriate time and use discernment to know the right

time. I will not roughhouse or distract children from the VBS activities that others are leading.

• Become familiar with the theme for the week and the job to which I am assigned. I will

review the memory verse and Bible story/theme focus for each day and use every opportunity to encourage the children to understand and apply them.

• Come to VBS with a positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm. I will arrive on time and

expect to have fun at VBS!

• Comply with all policies and procedures of the church and requests of VBS adult leaders.

• Attend Youth Volunteer Training on SUNDAY, MAY 31 AT 5 PM. If I am unable to attend,

I will communicate to Trey Meek the reason for my absence and get all necessary information from him as soon as possible.

THANK YOU for taking a week out of your summer to help children learn about Jesus - I’m expecting an amazing week at VBS, and I’m so glad you’ve chosen to be a part of it! If you have any questions, please let me know.

Deanna Carpenter, VBS Director 865-250-0614 - nanabanana724@gmail.com