VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Not sure what will volunteer role will be best for you? Check out the descriptions below and see where you might fit. There's a place for everyone!
LEAD TEACHER
Teachers are the cornerstone of the VCS programs. Teachers connect with students and lead the classroom educational units. Each classroom will have one lead teacher and at least one assistant teacher.
The classroom teacher is responsible for:
Setting up classroom
Teaching the classroom lessons
Assisting with crafts, recreation, music
Supervising the class during Morning and Afternoon Prayer services
Guiding students to each activity
ASSISTANT TEACHER
Teaching assistants serve to help the lead teacher maintain the class and assist teachers in each aspect of the program.
CRAFT COORDINATOR
Do you like arts and crafts? This role might be for you. The craft coordinator:
Makes a sample of each chosen craft
Organizes supplies and prepares for each craft
Briefly reviews each craft at the staff training workshop
Leads craft time with campers, demonstrating each craft and assisting campers with execution
Prepares crafts to be sent home with students
MISSIONSÂ COORDINATOR
​Do you prefer a small role that doesn't take up too much time? Are missions one of your passions? The Missions Coordinator:
Selects an appropriate recipient for the mission donation (in consultation with the parish
priest and VCS planning committee), ideally related to the VCS theme
Gathers information and materials about the chosen mission
Prepares a mission display
Collects donations each day and delivers them to the director
Provides a short talk after Morning Prayers – this approximately 5-minute talk should describe the mission project in an engaging manner that encourages campers to take ownership of the project. Each day should focus on a new aspect of the project and should include the location of the mission, a connection with the campers, and any interesting aspects of the mission.
Tabulates the donations and provides a short wrap-up discussion at the Closing Program
MEAL COORDINATOR
This role is for someone who wants to help, but doesn't want to be directly in change of kiddos and doesn't have a ton of time to spare. The Meal Coordinator:
Plans menu, working with the registration coordinator to avoid allergies
Prepares eating area
Oversees the meal time and serving process
Cleans up snack area and disposes of trash and unused food
Purchase meal supplies and food
RECREATION COORDINATOR
Wanna get outside, move your body, and have fun? This might be for you! You will
Explain games to each group of children
Supervise games
BE THE FUN ONE!
DECORATIONS COORDINATOR
Do you have an eye for design and love to decorate? We need you! Bonus: this can be done ahead of time, so you do not have to be there during the VCS week if you don't want to be. The Decorations Coordinator:
Prepares promotional flyers and banners
Decorates VCS assembly area and classrooms, including bulletin boards (with help!)
Provides director with list of items to purchase
Creates a puppet theater, if needed
PUPPETEER AND EMCEE
​Like to be in the spotlight and give directions? Have a background in puppetry or theatre? We've got a role for you! The Puppeteer and Emcee get to put on a little show for the students each day. They will:
Review script and rehearse as necessary
Gather any necessary props each day
Puppeteer manipulates the puppet during the Afternoon Wrap-Up and the Emcee runs the show
NURSERY WORKER
Because many of the volunteers have young children who are unable to attend the program, we need 2 nursery workers for children ages 3 and under. You will be responsible for caring for the children in the nursery classroom for the day. A curriculum will be provided for that age group, but there is no pressure for you to get through it! :)
GENERAL HELPERS
These volunteers are on standby during the week. They can be used to assist in any of the VCS program components as needed. This is a good way to involve the youth of the parish in the program, so if you have teens who want to participate, sign them up!