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Service Times

Sunday:

    • 8:30 am Sanctuary
    • 10:30am - Sanctuary
    • 10:30am - Walker Hall
    • 6:30pm - Walker Hall
    • 8:30 &10:30am - CHURCH ONLINE

Contact Us

  • Phone:  
    714-288-4400
  • Email: 
  • Sanctuary Address
    185 S. Center St.
    Orange Ca  92866
  • Walker Hall Address
    184 S. Shaffer St.
    Orange Ca 92866
  • Mailing Address
    154 S.  Shaffer St.
    Orange Ca 92866

 

 

VBS Team Member

community outreach, serve at church, Children's Ministry

VBS Team Member

    Close to 300 volunteers make up the St. John's VBS Team! Adult & Youth Volunteers are needed...

    Save the Dates!

    VBS 2024 is June 24-28

    We need YOU on the SCUBA Crew!

    Vacation Bible School is an "All Hands on Deck" type of event at St. John's.  If you're available the  week of June 24-28, 2024, please consider serving with your church family at VBS. 

    Adult Volunteers:  Must be at least 18 years old.
    Youth Volunteers:
      Must be going into 7th grade in Fall 2023 and at least 11 years old to 17 years old.

    There are many different ways to help:

    • Classroom Leader
    • Group Leader (6th Grade)'
    • Group Assistant (Youth)
    • Snacks Helpers
    • Games Station Leaders
    • Crafts Station Leaders
    • Crossing Guard & Security Team
    • and more...
     VIEW ADULT Position Descriptions
    VIEW the YOUTH Volunteer OPTIONS

     

    ONLINE Volunteer Registration

     

    Adult Volunteers

    YOUTH Volunteers

     

    Questions?  Contact: 
    IRMA BATES   |   714-288-4490

     

     

    Volunteer Post Descriptions

    ADULTS:

    Group Captain (Adult Group Guide- 2/room): Responsible for decorating your classroom in coordination with the Youth Guides assigned to your room. Responsible for communicating with your classroom guides. Responsible for communicating and leading a daily VBS opening activity, taking attendance, shepherd class throughout the day to various locations for rotations & close the day with a wrap up. All lessons, talking points & materials are provided.

    Games First Mate (Adult Games Station Guide): Assist children with games daily. Easily takes direction.

    Mess Hall Coordinator (Adult Snack Station Guide): Assists children with snacks daily, assists with prep of daily snacks and the delivery of snacks to specific locations each day. Easily take direction.

    Harbor Master (Crossing Guard/Security- 5): Keeping campus entry points secure and assisting with kids crossing on Shaffer throughout the day. Chairs are provided at all stations. Works well to communicate with Security Lead on any changing area needs

    Coast Guard (Safety Leaders- 2 per day): CPR & First Aid certified. Walks around campus and provides aide. Completes incident reports as needed. 

    Decorations Team: Works with staff in set design for main areas, helps decorate classrooms and surrounding areas. Schedules time for Classroom Guides to decorate their rooms. Works prior to VBS in preparation & the days prior to finalize all details.

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    YOUTH:

    Group First Mate (Youth Group Guide- 2/room): Responsible for assisting in decorating the classroom in coordination with the Adult Guides assigned to your room. Assist with opening activity, shepherding class throughout the day to various locations for rotations & assist with closing each day with a room wrap up. Be an energetic presence to connect with the kids in your room.

    Craft Skipper (Youth Craft Station Guide- 5/area): Assist children with crafts daily. Easily take direction.

    Recreation Skipper (Youth Games Station Guide- 5+)/area): Assist children with games daily. Easily takes direction.

    Mess Hall (Youth Snack Station Guide- 3): Assists children with snacks daily, assists with prep of daily snacks and the delivery of snacks to specific locations each day. Easily take direction.

    Media Team (Videographer/ Photographer):  Assist the Media staff in taking pictures and videos each day so they can be posted on social media and incorporated into the videos throughout the week. 

    Scuba Divers (Music & Worship Team- 6-8): Energetic presence to lead praise and worship time. Attend rehearsal(s) and learn all VBS required songs.  Must be able to work as a team and take direction well. All members must recognize that they reflect St. John’s and carry themselves with that mindset.

    Decorations Team: Works with staff in set design for main areas, helps decorate classrooms and surrounding areas. Schedules time for Classroom Guides to decorate their rooms. Works prior to VBS in preparation & the days prior to finalize all details.

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    VBS PAGE

     

     You Can Support VBS By Donating Some Snacks!

    We're expecting over 600 kids for VBS 2024 and would LOVE to have your support in feeding them.
    Snack Donations of Goldfish & Fruit Snacks are needed.

    DROP OFF your donation in The Courtyard on Sundays or in the Church Office during the week.

    Contact   IRMA in Family Ministries for more ways to support our church community and VBS 2024.

    VBS 2024 

     

     

     

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