Kids Team

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
• Happy to serve within the EA Basis of Faith and Lausanne Covenant

VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE:

• Free team accommodation
• Three meals a day
• Travel expenses up to £80