Thank you for your interest in volunteering for VBS (June 22-26, 2026)! Fill out the application by April 26.

Volunteer Application

Important Dates

Volunteer Training - Kickoff, Safety, Training, Gospel Sharing

  • June 6 (Saturday, 9am-2pm). Lunch will be provided.

VBS Program

  • June 22 - 25 (Monday - Thursday)

    • Lunch (11:30 - 12:30pm, Grace Center)

    • Daily Volunteer Call (12:30pm - 1:00pm, Grace Center)

    • Program (1:15pm - 4:30pm)

    • Daily Debrief (4:45pm - 5:00pm, Hope Center)

  • June 26 (Friday)

    • Lunch (11:30 - 12:30pm, Grace Center)

    • Daily Volunteer Call (12:30pm - 1:00pm, Grace Center)

    • Program (1:15pm - 4:30pm)

    • Open House (4:30pm - 6:00pm, Hope Plaza)

Please contact [email protected] for any questions. Common questions for volunteers can be found below.

Ministry Roles in Detail

What kinds of things are the various ministry areas responsible for carrying out? Here are brief descriptions of the ministry areas. Please feel free to email [email protected] for more information.

Crew Leaders and Rotations

  • Crew Leaders* - be responsible for a crew of students and lead them through the different VBS rotations.

  • Crew Leader (Gospel Sharing focus) - Gospel Sharing CLs will be assigned to a Crew, with the specific objective of meeting 1-on-1 with each student to share the gospel with them.

  • Bible Teaching - be part of a team that develops and teaches interactive Bible lessons for the students based on the VBS curriculum.

  • Games* - plan and lead games and activities for the students. Must have lots of energy!

  • Crafts - calling all Creatives: plan and lead crafts for students based on the VBS curriculum. Manage budget to purchase crafts materials and supplies.

  • Music - lead singing and praise time during Opening and Closing Assembly and/or during the Singing Rotation. May include singing, playing instruments, or leading hand motions.

  • Snacks - serve simple prepackaged snacks during everyone’s favorite rotation. Set up the snack station tables and chairs on some of the days, and disinfecting areas before/after.

Ancillary Ministry Areas

  • Nursery - provide supervision and TLC for VBS Volunteers’ babies (infants to 24mo.) May include diaper changes, bottle feeding, meals (provided by parents), and song and playtime.

  • Preschool - lead a “mini-VBS” for VBS Volunteers’ preschool age children (2-5yr.) Responsibilities include accompanying the preschoolers during the VBS assembly time, guiding them in a modified VBS curriculum, singing and Bible story time, and distributing snacks.

  • Hospitality - greet and help VBS students and parents check in. Chinese speakers are needed!

  • Parent Program - plan, participate in, and build relationships with parents. Parent Program is held concurrently during VBS for both English and Chinese speaking parents of students. 

  • Friday Open House* - wrap up VBS week on a joyous note at Friday Open House. Help with set-up, serving food, setting up crafts display, and clean-up.

  • Lunch Prep - cook, serve, and clean up lunch for Volunteers during VBS week. This position needs to be available in the mornings to prepare lunch (prior to VBS); you do not need to stay after lunch for the entire VBS afternoon.

Operational Support

  • AV - perform audio and visual production during Opening/Closing assembly and Singing Rotation. Must undergo training, or be approved to operate AV in the Hope Center. AV team is essential to running VBS’s production, and is open to adults (18+) who are willing and interested in learning.

  • Lunch Prep (morning commitment only) - cook, serve, and clean up lunch for Volunteers during VBS week. Needs to be available in the mornings (approx. 8:30am-12pm) to prepare lunch prior to VBS. Lunch Prep volunteers are not required to stay after lunch for the entire VBS afternoon. 

  • Photography/Videography - receive access to capture photo and video memories from VBS. Footage will be compiled into daily recaps. Can work in shifts to split up the week. Not required to be present the whole time. 

  • Registration - assist during Check-in and Check-out.

  • Support behind the scenes* - may include “floating”/”running”, set-up, clean-up, lifting, carrying, taking out the trash, mopping up spills and messes, subbing in for absent volunteers, performing some light tech support. May also be called upon to help Crew Leaders who need extra support. Other tasks as needed.

  • Help wherever needed - “Put me anywhere!”

*may involve some physically laborious tasks

FAQ

  • This year’s Vacation Bible School theme is Illumination Station! It is held from June 22 (Monday) – June 26 (Friday) from 1:30-4:30pm. Volunteer hours are 12:30-5:00pm. Location at FCBC Walnut 1555 Fairway Drive, Walnut, CA 91789.

  • Anyone (6th grade or older) who regularly attends FCBC Walnut. Medical Release Authorization forms will be required for volunteers under the age of 18. Live Scan fingerprinting will be required for volunteers 18 or older.

  • VBS represents a unified pursuit of our disciple-making vision. It gives our church family opportunities to serve together across congregations and generations as we open our doors to intentionally engage the community with the Gospel.

  • There are many areas where you can serve, including hospitality, security, teaching, gospel sharing, crew leading, providing childcare, games, arts/crafts, music, and more. View a more extensive list of ministry areas on the form above.

  • Click on the Volunteer Application button at the top of this page to register as a VBS Volunteer.

  • 你好 ! 谢谢 ! We gladly welcome helpers from all our congregations. After you register as a volunteer, Pastor Terrence Shay will follow up with you directly.

  • Yes. Preschool and Nursery for younger children is available (free) for the days that you volunteer.

  • Students entering K-6th grade this August can register for VBS as attendees.* Older children who have finished 6th grade may also register as a VBS volunteer. Medical Release Authorization forms will be required for volunteers under the age of 18.

    *Parents who commit to serving the entire week, Monday through Friday, will be given a discount code to register their elementary age children for VBS, free of charge.

  • We will need lots of help on all five days of VBS Week, Monday through Friday. Volunteer hours will be approximately 12:30-5pm. Lunch will be provided on the days that you serve. In addition to VBS week, there will be ONE mandatory volunteer meeting to take place on Saturday 6/6 from 9am-2pm. Click on the Volunteer Application button at the top of this page to register as a VBS Volunteer.

  • We ask you to prayerfully consider committing as many days as you are able to. Register as a volunteer and indicate your commitment accordingly on the form. If you are unable to serve during VBS week, we could still use your help with logistical support and/or childcare during VBS Volunteer Training on 6/6.

  • We need help with support and childcare for Volunteers while they attend the mandatory training which will take place on Saturday 6/6 from 9am-2pm. Click on the Volunteer Application button at the top of this page to register as a VBS Volunteer, where you can indicate "Pre-VBS only."

    There may be other ways to help outside of the week of VBS. Look for announcements as we get closer. However, we encourage you to give VBS week priority in your schedule, where you are able to. 

    You can also commit to praying for VBS on the Volunteer Application form.

  • VBS is a great way to use your gifts to connect with those within and outside of the church, and to express our love and obedience to the Lord by serving others. As a VBS volunteer, you will play a part in launching one of FCBC’s ultimate intergenerational, cross-congregational ministry initiatives! Volunteering includes an unforgettable week of summer fun and investing in God’s Kingdom, a VBS t-shirt, and, on the days that you serve, free childcare and lunch.

  • If this is your first time serving at FCBC Walnut, then you will need to get a Live Scan completed. If you have completed a Live Scan in the past with FCBC Walnut, you do not need to get another Live Scan. Live Scans are organization specific. If you have completed a Live Scan at a different organization, at work, or school, you will need to complete a separate one for FCBC Walnut. More info can be found here.

  • Yes, the Medical Authorization Form is required for volunteers under the age of 18. Minors who do not submit a completed form signed by parent/guardian will not be allowed to serve. This is a link to the Medical Authorization Form. Please email this form to [email protected] no later than June 1, 2026. Also, remember to register as a Volunteer: click on the Volunteer Application button at the top of this page to register as a VBS Volunteer.