Who can volunteer at VBS?
▪ Anyone 13yrs+ who registers online. All volunteers 18yrs+ will be Live Scanned (fingerprinted) at Crossroads.
▪ Students entering 6th or 7th grade may volunteer WITH an adult or older sibling 16+ years old (must volunteer together in the same age group and note on registration form who they will be serving with)
Are there any costs to volunteer?
▪ No! We will provide you with a volunteer T-shirt and cover the cost of your Live Scan background check.
What is the deadline for volunteer sign-ups?
▪ Sunday, June 8th in order to provide time for training
What is the timeline to serve during VBS?
Monday – Thursday
▪ 8:15am – Call-time (doors open to children at 8:45am)
▪ 9am-12pm – VBS
▪ 12pm-12:30pm – Child Pick-up
What should I wear/bring every day?
- Wear your VBS T-Shirt and nametag
- Bring a small water bottle that you can carry with you
- Please don’t bring outside snacks as children have food allergies, eat before you arrive on campus
When will I receive my Volunteer Pack?
▪ You will receive your Volunteer Pack on Sunday, June 8th during our VBS team training from 12:45PM-2PM
Who needs to complete a Live Scan (fingerprinting)?
▪ Anyone 18 years old or older (Live Scan will be offered Sundays and Wednesdays, we will reach out to you to schedule your live scan)
What if I can’t serve all four days?
▪ If you cannot serve a minimum of 3 days, sign up as a Floater (and we will place you where we need you on the days you are available)
I want to volunteer, but I have young kids who aren’t old enough to attend VBS!
- You will have to get alternate childcare for your younger children as they must be entering Kindergarten as of Fall ’25 to attend VBS
If you have any further questions or simply want more information, please email us at VBS@crossroadschurch.com