May 31 - June 2
Special Needs VBS
Age to Participate
- Must be 12 years or older to participate. PM session only.
Security Word
- Required for pick up each day.
- You may use the same word for each participant in your family.
- Please share this word with anyone who is allowed to pick up your participants.
- Participants will not be released without security word.
Friend Requests
- You may request that your participant and ONE friend be placed in the same crew when registering.
- Each participant must request each other on registration forms.
- We will do our best to honor requests but do not guarantee all can be met.
- Early registration of both participants is strongly encouraged.
T-Shirts
- T-Shirts for participants are available via pre-order.
- You will be contacted via email with how you will receive your shirt.
Safe Sanctuary Training
- Required for all volunteers 18 and older. If you need to attend a Safe Sanctuary Training or need to complete a Safe Sanctuary Refresher Form, you will receive an email from Michelle Hunt.
- If needed, Safe Sanctuary Training is now available online.
All Systems Go
Join us as we kick off Special Needs VBS week! We will provide final details for VBS and you will receive your name tag and wrist band for secure entry to the building.
- Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 PM in the Student Room
Student Volunteers:
- Students just completing 6th grade and up may volunteer. Register to volunteer using the link below.
- Students under 18 DO NOT need Safe Sanctuary Training, but should plan to attend one Volunteer Training.
- Please know most Student Volunteers will serve in crews.
T-Shirts
- T-Shirts for volunteers will be for sale at training.
- Purchase early as there is a limited supply.
Volunteer Descriptions:
Crew Guide – Volunteers are assigned to a crew of up to 10 participants where they will help guide them through VBS stations. No teaching required.
Buddy/Shadow – Volunteers travel with a participant in a crew to provide one-on-one guidance.
Crafts – Volunteers will help set-up provided craft supplies and give instruction for daily craft projects.
Games – Volunteers will help set-up provided supplies and give instruction for daily game play.
Parking – Volunteers will assist in directing traffic flow at specific times.
Prayer Team – Prayer Warriors onsite during VBS session to pray.
Admin Team – Volunteers will assemble name tags and crew bags, assist in printing and help at the desk during VBS week, along with other assigned duties.
Nurse – Provide first-aid during VBS session.
Where do I drop off and pick up my participant during VBS?
Details for drop off and pick up will be emailed to the parent/guardian who registered their particpant.
Why do I have to provide a Security Word?
For the safety of all participants, you will provide a Security Word when you register your participant. Please share your Security Word with anyone allowed to pick up your participant. The Security Word you provide when registering will be required at pick up. You may use the same Security Word for each participant in your family.
If I invite a friend to VBS, can they be in the same crew with my participant?
If your participant would like to invite a friend, you may request that they be placed in the same crew. For this request to be considered, the friend must also request your participant. We will do our best to accommodate requests, however we cannot guarantee that all requests will be honored. Early registration of both participants is beneficial to meet Friend Requests.
Can I register my participant the first day of VBS?
We strongly encourage advance online registration. However, walk-in registration is accepted based on availability. Be aware that sessions may be full.
How can I cancel my participant’s VBS registration if our plans change?
If your plans change and your participant is unable to attend VBS, you may email Michelle Hunt at michelle.hunt@mthorebchurch.org.