What it's Like to Serve in Kids Ministry
Mission Statement
The mission of Kids Ministry is to come alongside parents by pointing their children to Jesus, teaching them the scriptures, and demonstrating the love of God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group does kids ministry work with?
Infants through fifth graders.
How often do Kids Ministry Volunteers serve?
Two to three times per month. Volunteers are scheduled to serve every other week.
What are the different types of ways people can serve in Kids Ministry?
Support Role | Doesn't work directly with kids, but completes important and necessary tasks behind the scenes.
Leading Role | Serves directly with kids and is responsible for leading a class, teaching the lesson, or leading worship.
Assistant Role | Serves directly with kids, and assists the leaders by helping the kids connect and engage with the lesson and other activities.
Special Buddy | Works 1-on-1 with kids who have special needs.
Are volunteers required to write their own curriculum?
No. RVTA Kids uses a curriculum called “The Gospel Project for Kids”. The lessons are edited and posted online in advance at rvtakids.com. The volunteers are expected to study that week’s lesson plan before they arrive.
Are volunteers required to gather and prep their own supplies?
No. There is a mid-week prep team that gathers and preps all the supplies for that week’s lesson, and sets it out in an organized way. Those who lead and teach in the classrooms just need to show up ready to teach the content. (Lesson plans found at rvtakids.com)
Are volunteers trained before they serve?
Yes! Before serving all volunteers are trained. Depending on the role, new volunteers will either be trained online or in person. In addition we try to provide as much 1-on-1 support as possible to answer any questions new volunteers might have before they start.
Are volunteers required to be background checked?
If 18 or older, yes. The safety of the kids is our highest priority.
How do volunteers know when they are supposed to serve?
Volunteers are notified through the Church Center app (Reality Ventura’s app) on when they have been scheduled to serve. The volunteers are given an option to “accept” or “decline.” Their serving schedule is then stored on that app for easy reference.
What if a volunteer needs to call out?
If a volunteer knows in advance when they will be out of town and therefore can’t serve, they can block out future dates on the Church Center app.
If they need to call-out the week before they are supposed to serve, they would notify RVTA Kids staff directly.
What form of communication does the RVTA Kids Team use?
As mentioned above, we use the Church Center app to communicate volunteer schedules.
We also use Group Me, a texting app, to share general information, updates, and create a space for the different teams in RVTA Kids to collaborate.
Finally, volunteers are always welcome to text and call the RVTA Kids staff for individual questions, comments, or concerns.
Infants through fifth graders.
How often do Kids Ministry Volunteers serve?
Two to three times per month. Volunteers are scheduled to serve every other week.
What are the different types of ways people can serve in Kids Ministry?
Support Role | Doesn't work directly with kids, but completes important and necessary tasks behind the scenes.
Leading Role | Serves directly with kids and is responsible for leading a class, teaching the lesson, or leading worship.
Assistant Role | Serves directly with kids, and assists the leaders by helping the kids connect and engage with the lesson and other activities.
Special Buddy | Works 1-on-1 with kids who have special needs.
Are volunteers required to write their own curriculum?
No. RVTA Kids uses a curriculum called “The Gospel Project for Kids”. The lessons are edited and posted online in advance at rvtakids.com. The volunteers are expected to study that week’s lesson plan before they arrive.
Are volunteers required to gather and prep their own supplies?
No. There is a mid-week prep team that gathers and preps all the supplies for that week’s lesson, and sets it out in an organized way. Those who lead and teach in the classrooms just need to show up ready to teach the content. (Lesson plans found at rvtakids.com)
Are volunteers trained before they serve?
Yes! Before serving all volunteers are trained. Depending on the role, new volunteers will either be trained online or in person. In addition we try to provide as much 1-on-1 support as possible to answer any questions new volunteers might have before they start.
Are volunteers required to be background checked?
If 18 or older, yes. The safety of the kids is our highest priority.
How do volunteers know when they are supposed to serve?
Volunteers are notified through the Church Center app (Reality Ventura’s app) on when they have been scheduled to serve. The volunteers are given an option to “accept” or “decline.” Their serving schedule is then stored on that app for easy reference.
What if a volunteer needs to call out?
If a volunteer knows in advance when they will be out of town and therefore can’t serve, they can block out future dates on the Church Center app.
If they need to call-out the week before they are supposed to serve, they would notify RVTA Kids staff directly.
What form of communication does the RVTA Kids Team use?
As mentioned above, we use the Church Center app to communicate volunteer schedules.
We also use Group Me, a texting app, to share general information, updates, and create a space for the different teams in RVTA Kids to collaborate.
Finally, volunteers are always welcome to text and call the RVTA Kids staff for individual questions, comments, or concerns.