Vacation Bible School Volunteer Training
Make VBS week safe, smooth, and unforgettable for every child.
For: Church and ministry volunteers
What you’ll learn
- Lead a VBS group safely and energetically
- Manage check-in, transitions, and crowd flow
- Apply the two-adult rule with many first-time and teen helpers
- Handle allergies, medical needs, and summer heat outdoors
- Run a secure, verified end-of-day pickup
Screen your volunteers for $5
VolunteerBadge runs FCRA-compliant background checks for just $5 — with identity verification built in. No monthly fees, no contracts.
Create a free account →Course outline
- 1
What makes VBS different (and riskier)
5 min
- 2
The two-adult rule with first-time helpers
7 min
- 3
Name tags, check-in & check-out
6 min
- 4
Crowd flow, transitions & head counts
5 min
- 5
Allergies, medical needs, heat & water
6 min
- 6
Restrooms & the lost-child procedure
5 min
- 7
Secure pickup & putting it all together
5 min
Sources & further reading
- MinistrySafe / Abuse Prevention Systems — The Two-Adult Rule & Child Safety System
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infants and Children and Heat — Heat Health
- American Camp Association — Camper-to-Staff Ratios & Supervision Standards
- Brotherhood Mutual — Protecting Children in a Ministry Environment
- Lifeway — Vacation Bible School Leader Resources
This course is educational and provides general information about the Fair Credit Reporting Act and volunteer-screening best practices. It is not legal advice. Laws vary by state and change over time — consult a qualified attorney about your organization’s specific obligations.