Become a Volunteer for Compassion Camp - 2026 Vacation Bible School Volunteer Name(Required) First Last Nickname The full first name/given name and last/family of the individual who will volunteer at VBSVolunteer Preferred PronounsVolunteer Address(Required) Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Volunteer Preferred Email Address(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Emergency Contact Name (available during VBS)(Required) First Last Relationship to Participant Emergency Contact Phone Number (during VBS hours)(Required)Volunteer Age(Required)16-1718-2425+Home Congregation(Required)Covenant UMCShorter AMECUnion Community ChurchWesley AMECOther CongregationNot affiliated with a congregation and would be open to learning about these congregationsNot affiliated with a congregation and I don't want more infoI am available to volunteer(Required) To prepare supplies for VBS Sunday, July 12 (5-8:30 pm) Monday, July 13 (5-8:30 pm) Tuesday, July 14 (5-8:30 pm) Wednesday, July 15 (5-8:30 pm) Thursday, July 16 (5-8:30 pm) Select AllI am comfortable volunteering with(Required) Preschool Counselor/Shepherd: Shepherd preschool campers to stations: assist at stations Elementary Counselor/Shepherd: Shepherd elementary campers to stations: assist at stations Youth Counselor/Shepherd : Lead youth Bible & shepherd to other stations (assist at stations) Bible Stories Counselor: Prepare supplies & lead activities for preschool and elementary groups with child-friendly paraphrases o scripture, wondering questions, and coloring pages Create & Play Counselor: Prepare and lead a fun mix of crafts and activities throughout all five sessions Movement & Recreation Counselor: Prepare and lead both calming breathing/yoga style movement and cooperative games that get bodies and minds moving Compassion in Action Counselor: Prepare and lead activities that encourage kids to share their compassion and love Adult: Lead conversations for adult group Music Leader: lead music during whole group assembly Whole Group Assembly: lead opening and closing assembly with all ages Preparation of supplies Meal Preparation: Shop and cook Meal Service: Serve meals each day during dinner and snack times Other Consent(Required) I can obtain PA State Volunteer Clearances prior to Vacation Bible School (or already have them on file with Covenant UMC, Shorter AMEC, or Wesley AMEC)By checking this box, you believe you will be able to obtain your PA Child Abuse Clearance and Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) prior to the beginning of Vacation Bible School or that you already have these clearances on file with Covenant UMC, Shorter AMEC, or Wesley AMEC. Please note that the VBS Co-Coordinators will assist you with this process, if needed.Consent Medical service consentI grant permission for staff or volunteers to contact emergency medical services in the event of a medical emergency. Photo/Video Consent YES: The above participant may be included in photographs used by the sponsoring churches for their website, social media, newsletters or other ministry related materials. NO: The above participant will OPT OUT of being included in photographs used by the sponsoring churches for their website, social media, newsletters or other ministry related materials. If you check this box, the participant's face will not be used in photos or video. Does the volunteer have any allergies, limitations, disabilities, or conditions that VBS Leadership should be aware of to support them during the VBS experience? Should this individual's participation be limited for any reason? Is there any additional information about this participant the VBS leaders should know? If so, please explain. Δ
