Spaces remain at Skegness and in 0-4 at Minehead but all other Minehead teams are now full.
Children enjoy lots of activities during a Spring Harvest break, including arts and crafts, Bible stories, worship and drama, all of which relate to the theme for the event. Working in small groups under the Programme Leader, you will learn the latest kids songs and actions, as well as loads of ideas to take back to your own church. You’ll get to interact with the children, pray with them and you may even help a child give their life to Jesus.
Use your experience of working with children and your passion for Jesus to help make an eternal impact on young lives through the programme at Spring Harvest. You will need to be a committed Christian, with age-appropriate experience of working with children in your local church or community.
Role Description
OUR KIDS TEAMS:
We run three theme-based programmes for children of different age groups and look for volunteers with age-appropriate experience to work in the following areas:
Kids 0-4
Kids 5-7
Kids 8-11
WHAT YOU COULD BE DOING:
Providing care for the children within small groups
Participating in an evening babysitting rota (Kids 0-4 and Kids 5-7 teams only)
Teaching Biblical truths through stories, craft, games, music and drama
Participating in daily team meetings, prayer and worship
Preparing materials, set up and close down venues, and take on other tasks to aid the smooth running of the programme
You will be serving alongside skilled and experienced leaders
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Recent experience of working with children
Bags of energy as working with children can be physically demanding
To enjoy playing an active part in developing a child’s relationship with God
Willingness to set aside any denominational emphasis
Commitment to pray for, and with, children before and during Spring Harvest
The ability to serve within a team under the supervision of a team leader
Clothes that will not be spoilt by paint, glue, water or general children’s mess (team t-shirts are provided)
DOOR STEWARDS:
Each kids programme has door stewards to ensure the safety and security of the children in the venue. Opportunities to be involved in the programme’s activities in this role are limited.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS:
Each of these programmes has an Additional Needs Coordinator and needs volunteers to help alongside them. As well as the duties listed above you will also be asked to:
Provide appropriate care to children with additional needs
Enable children with additional needs to participate in the programme as fully as possible
Liaise with the coordinator regarding the specific care-needs of each child
WORKING PATTERNS:
Kids 0-4
A typical day will include your involvement in two morning sessions and one afternoon session
In addition, you will be asked to participate in a time of prayer and worship and preparation for the day’s activities
All team will be required to help with cleaning of toys and equipment in between sessions
You may be asked to babysit during the evening for single parents (rota basis)
Kids 5-7
A typical day may include your involvement in a full morning session, plus possible attendance at The Big Start
In addition, you will participate in team meetings, times of preparation, prayer and worship, and help to pack down the venue and debrief after your session
You may be asked to babysit during the evening for single parents (rota basis)
Kids 8-11
A typical day may include your involvement in a morning session and an evening session
In addition, you will participate in team meetings, times of preparation, prayer and worship, and help to pack down the venue and debrief after your session
VOLUNTEERS MUST BE:
Over 18 years of age
A committed Christian, regularly and actively involved in a local church
Willing to complete an online application and provide church leader referee details
Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS Certificate for Spring Harvest
Essential Christian, registered charity number 1126997, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, number 06667924.
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