Adult Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities and Requirements

  • Four Half-Days – (Time Commitment) Volunteers should be present for each day (T-F) of Vacation Bible School from 8:45 am – 12:00 pm.  If you are unavailable for all four days, with prior approval, we can make arrangements for a substitute.
  • SPECIAL NEEDS FOR DADS – FIELD GAMES for Grades 1-6!  We would like to have 1-2 Dads each day from 9:15-11:50 to help supervise this activity.  There will be an Adult in charge of the Field games, so duties will be explained when you arrive.  We can divide the days, so that fathers will only need to commit to one morning.
  • VIRTUS – Arlington Diocese’s Volunteer Requirements for Adults 19 and older.
    All adult volunteers working with youth in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington MUST maintain compliance with the Diocesan’s Office of Child Protection and Safety.

VIRTUS COMPLIANCE FOR ALL ADULTS OVER 19

VIRTUS – Arlington Diocese’s Volunteer Requirements for Adults 19 and older.
All adult volunteers working with youth in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington MUST maintain compliance with the Diocesan’s Office of Child Protection and Safety. For questions about compliance contact: tmiller@sttimothyparish.org.

  • Background Clearance The Office of Child Protection is now offering the ability to apply online.
  • Attend the VIRTUS training “Protecting GOD’s Children” (approximately 4 hours). Register at VIRTUS® Online for class.
  • Please note, the background check and clearance process takes approximately 4-6 weeks.

Adult Volunteers

VBS requires many adult hands to make it successful. Click here for a complete list of all the tasks that need to be done.  There is something for everyone! 

 St. Timothy School Parents can receive volunteer hour credits from VBS participation.  Some Tasks can be done from home.  Others require attendance during the VBS week.

Highlights of Needs:

Click here for Complete List of Volunteer Needs.

FAITH LESSON LEADER:  Each day there will be 5 repeated rotations of a mini-lesson on an aspect of the Catholic Faith that is related to our theme of Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope.  When possible the lesson may be delegated to a Teen Camp Counselor under the supervision of an Adult.

CRAFTS, MUSIC, SNACKS and PreK/GAMES SUPERVISION:  We try to provide an opportunity for teens to develop leadership skills.  So, when possible, we give them the responsibility for the delivery of services to younger children.  We need Adults to supervise and provide support to the Camp Counselors in the Craft, Music, and PreK/K Games Stations. 

DADS. WE NEED YOU FOR JUST ONE MORNING! – FIELD GAMES!  Grades 1-6 have field games.  We would like to have 1-2 Dads each day from 9:15-11:50 to help supervise this activity.  There will be an Adult in charge of the Field games, so duties will be explained when you arrive.  We can divide the days, so that fathers will only need to commit to one morning.

GROUP LEADERS:  Supervise groups of campers as they rotate from station to station and assist with the activity at the station as needed. 

NURSE/FIRST AIDE:  Occasionally, we have a camper with a minor medical issue or injury.  We would like to have a designated volunteer available with First Aide/nursing competence.  This role can be shared if volunteers unable to attend all 4 days.

SKIT DIRECTOR:  The opening each morning includes a 5-10 minute skit performed by our Camp Counselors.  We need an adult to direct the “actors” each morning to assure a smooth opening.  Rehearsals for the skits occur in the weeks before VBS camp and can be scheduled around the director’s time.  Flexibility of time to accommodate the needs of the director can occur.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING FOR ADULTS:  The most fun you will have all year!  Parents of STS students can receive service hours for VBS volunteering.  In addition, children of adult volunteers receive a discounted camp fee.   We also will provide snacks and lunch for all volunteers and their children each day.  If you and your family will be joining us for lunch, please RSVP the day before by 2:00 pm so we can assure enough food Volunteer lunch RSVP. When you register, you can select your preference for volunteer duties and where appropriate days you will be available.  All Volunteers over the age of 19 must be Virtus certified.