Easter for Kids will be held on Saturday, March 19th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Volunteers must arrive by 8:30 am on Saturday.
This is an exciting outreach event for Reformation! It will be a fun-filled day of Easter activities including crafts, songs, games, a yummy snack, and a celebration of the life and resurrection of Jesus!
One of the things that has made this event a success in the past has been our volunteers! Volunteers ensure children have a wonderful time learning about Jesus and the messages he teaches. We need volunteers to help make this year's Easter for Kids, a great success. Please take a moment to register for volunteer positions such as Crew Leader, registration, Bible story leader, snacks, crafts, games, song leader, and follow up. (See job descriptions below)
If you have any questions regarding becoming a volunteer, you can email Sarah Rodrigues at sarahmrodrigues@gmail.com
Please note that Crew Leaders should be volunteers who are 12 years old or older. Volunteers who are 12 or 13 years old, please also sign up for other roles, including games and crafts. Thank you!
Easter for Kids takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon. An Easter Egg Hunt will follow. Volunteers will be asked to arrive by 8:30 a.m.
Job Descriptions:
Registration: Staff the check-in tables (pre-registered and walk-ins). Welcome children and families, and provide name tags to each child. Some volunteers will escort children to their Crew Leaders.
Crew Leader: Welcome assigned children. Escort children throughout event, through the activity rotation. Assist activity leaders at each rotation. Escort children to the restrooms as needed. Keep the group engaged in the event and ensure best behavior is followed at all times.
Craft Leader: Prepare designated craft supplies and carry out the craft with children. Talk to the children about the the significance of the craft itself (information will be provided). Crew leaders will help with you and the children with the craft. The Craft volunteers are responsible for set up and clean up in the assigned room.
Song Leader: Using a provided song, lead the children to learn and perform the song. Include hand motions to keep the kids engaged and having fun.
Games Leader: Help identify appropriate games to match event theme and messaging. Information and game ideas will be provided, and volunteers will talk to the kids about the meaning of the games and activities related to Easter messages. Crew leaders will help with you and the children with the game. The Games volunteers are responsible for set up and clean up in the assigned space.
Snacks Leader: Prepare for the identifed snack and help to serve the snack to the kids throughout the event. Also help talk to the children about the significance of the snack being served. Crew leaders will help with you and the children with the snack.The Snack volunteers are responsible for set up and clean up in the assigned room.
Bible Story Leader: Prepare an entertaining and interactive means to deliver the Bible Story (provided for the different age groups, if necessary). Some information will be presented as part of the Road to Resurrection program.
Follow up: After Easter, contact each non-member family to see how the Easter For Kids program met their expectations and see how Reformation Lutheran Church and School can help them in the future. Contact information will be provided.