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VBS Adult and Youth Volunteers

VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you would like to volunteer for VBS, please contact Megan Klapp at mklapp@fumcbirmingham.org

 All volunteers should plan to attend mandatory volunteer training on either: Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 – 8:30 pm  -or-  Friday, June 20, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Please click the buttons below to read through the different areas to volunteer, or for leadership & responsibilities information.

VBS Decorating Days & Craft Prep Nights

Please see the Sign-Up Genius for specific dates and times and to register to volunteer. For those staying the entire day, we invite you to bring a bagged lunch and fellowship together during lunchtime.

Take home craft kits are available, email dratliff@fumcbirmingham.org to pick one up today.

Volunteer for VBS Prep Nights & Decorating Days

DECORATING DAYS

9:30 – 11:30 am & 12:30 – 2:30pm

Tuesday, June 17

Wednesday, June 18

Thursday, June 19

 

Click below to read The Denali Dispatch and learn more about being a Trailblazing Crew Leader or Mountain Guide Volunteer!

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Junior Crew Leaders (5th Graders)

Leadership Opportunities:
· Grow in leadership by sharing God’s love and learning how to be a crew leader by assisting an older youth leader with a Kindergarten crew.
· Assist our mission project by gathering together to  organize our Mission project,  “Kids Can-Do” donations.
· On Wednesday, help prep snack in the kitchen for all of our VBS Tundra Trekkers.
 
Responsibilities:
· Attend Mandatory Training. 
· Organize daily jobs for children in your crew first thing each morning.
· Assist with God Sighting discussions and assist   younger children with tasks they find challenging.
· Offer to lead prayer time (optional) and serve snack to your crew members.
· Participate in ALL discussions, games and activities with a positive attitude!
You get to LEAD BY EXAMPLE!
 
Special Events: (RSVP is required for all events except the Compass Closing)
 
· Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26 – join us for lunch after VBS.
· Friday, June 27, Compass Closing – Special Jr. Crew Leader celebration acknowledging your leadership.
· Friday, June 27, Noon-2pm – Clean up decorations & supplies. Enjoy a pizza lunch after clean up.            

Crew Leaders (6th Grade to Adult)

Leadership Opportunities:
· Grow in leadership by sharing God’s love and guiding a preschool or elementary school crew of 3-6 children.
· Become a friend and a helper to younger children and adults.
· Earn community service hours.
 
Responsibilities:
· Attend Mandatory Training. 
· Organize daily jobs for children in your crew first thing each morning.
· Be a leader that draws kids into discussions as much as possible, offers kids choices, asks questions, encourages kids, is patient with small children and helps and encourages Station Leaders.
· Assist with God Sighting discussions and assist younger children with tasks they find challenging.
· Offer to lead prayer time (optional) and serve snack to your crew members.
· Participate in ALL discussions, games and activities with a positive attitude! You get to LEAD BY EXAMPLE!
 
Special Events: (RSVP is required for all events)
· Monday, June 23- Thursday, June 26 – join us for lunch after VBS.
· Friday, June 27, Noon-2pm – Clean up decorations & supplies. Enjoy a pizza lunch after clean up.    
 
· Other special event opportunities may be added during VBS week. Check in with us at the start of VBS week!

6th Grade - 8th Grade Areas to Volunteer

· Crew leaders
· Select band members
· Select station helpers
· Decoration/clean up crew

High School, College & Adults Areas to Volunteer

  • Preschool room directors (college & adult only)
  • Crew leaders
  • Station leaders
  • Floaters & helpers
  • Nursery care
  • Kitchen volunteers
  • Band members
  • Craft night volunteers 
  • Decorating day volunteers 
  • Clean up crews
  • Décor transportation
  • Volunteers to help take decorations to their next home.

VBS Sunday Volunteers

  • Greeters
  • Set-up and tear down crew

Chelsea-Rose Jabboori

My name is Chelsea-Rose and I am excited to be teaching in the Turquoise Room.  This is my first year teaching at First Kids.  I have many years of experience in child care and as a nanny.  I started my education with OCC and finished my CDA with TeachStone.

I come from a large family.  I am the oldest of six siblings.  We had many wonderful adventures over the years, traveling to most of the United States and some of Canada.  I have a love for nature and adventure.  I really enjoy long road trips, outdoor activities and camping.  I am an artist who enjoys painting, poetry and doing crafts.  I love to study children’s psychology and herbology.  With gentle guidance and compassion, I encourage children to explore and learn.  Children have always been my passion in life.

I am an active member of Berkley First and am happy to now be connected with Birmingham First.

I am looking forward to learning and growing with your children this school year.

Brooke Lynch

My name is Brooke Lynch, and I am excited to be your child’s classroom teacher!  This is my fourth year as a parent at First Kids Preschool and I look forward to joining the teaching staff this year.  I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University.  I taught first grade for seven years in Chicago.  I then worked for five years as Director of Operations for a charter school management company here in Michigan.  I decided to take some time off from work once my husband Joe and I welcomed our third baby.  After two years at home with Kyle (6), Grace (4), and Griffin (2) I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  First Kids is such a special place and I feel so honored to now be part of the community as both a teacher and parent.  I can’t wait to partner with you to provide a wonderful year of fun and learning for your child!

Jillian McDonald

My name is Jillian McDonald and I am thrilled to be teaching in the Green/Orange Room.  This will be my first year teaching at First Kids Preschool.  Previously, I taught three and four-year-old preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools for six years.  Before that, I was a first grade teacher in Detroit.  Between teaching positions, I took time off to raise my three children, Madelynn, Riley and Delaney.  Madelynn and Riley are twins and will be starting their first year of college in the fall.  My daughter, Delaney will be a senior at Groves High School.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and going to my cottage in Northern Michigan.  I am so excited to be working with the four-year-olds.  As an early childhood educator, I love to make my students’ first experiences with school very memorable.  I enjoy helping them build their independence and self-confidence.  I like to encourage the building of a classroom community to promote social skills and conflict resolution.  I am so happy to begin this journey of learning with you and your child!

Gloria Fulton

My name is Gloria Fulton, and I am very excited to be teaching at First Kids Preschool.  I also work in childcare for Children and Family Ministries at Birmingham First United Methodist Church.  I am a member of the Garden of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where I currently teach Sunday school and assist with the youth choir.  For two years, I was co-leader of the Brownie troop at Upton Elementary, where my daughter attended school.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and am currently working towards my Child Development Associate.  I  enjoy miniature golf, walking, traveling, and spending time with my family.