E-cruiting Letters and Job Descriptions
E-cruiting is a simple way to communicate with volunteers, share your vision, and give them information about different opportunities to serve at Galilee By-the-Sea. Just copy any of the letters below (depending on where you’re at in your recruiting timeline), paste the letter into an e-mail, and send it to a list of potential volunteers. It just doesn’t get any easier!

Letter #1 (Send this letter to your entire congregation to share your vision for Galilee By-the-Sea) :
Imagine…
…a child hearing about God’s love for the first time.
…kids and families worshipping in powerful ways.
…families praying for each other.
…adults and teens modeling Jesus’ love to children.
…children and families serving each other.

This summer, let’s transform our church into a seaside village. Be a part of the Vacation Bible School at [CHURCH NAME] during [VBS DATES]. It’s our goal to reach [NUMBER] kids with this program! That’s [SAME NUMBER] kids who will grow in their relationship with God.
We’re praying this awesome VBS program will touch children’s hearts and lives with God’s love. Help kids in our community discover that:

• Jesus chooses us.
• Jesus teaches us.
• Jesus heals us.
• Jesus protects us.
• Jesus provides for us.

As we plan and prepare for Galilee By-the-Sea, our team would cherish your prayers. Pray that God would give us wisdom in planning. Pray for the right staff members to join our team. And pray that God would begin working in the hearts of the children and families who will come to Galilee By-the-Sea!
Watch for more information about this exciting ministry event!

Center Leaders

Center leaders are the core of Galilee By-the-Sea. They lead a variety of Bible-times activities with the kids and adults who attend your program.  We will need one leader for each of the
following areas or shops:
• Gathering (opening and closing)
• Synagogue
• Seaside Playground
• Drama Team
• Rope-Making Shop
• Carpentry Shop
• Jewelry-Making Shop
• Sandal-Making Shop
• Bakery
• Stone-Carving Shop
• Toy-Making Shop
• Farmer’s Market
• Fishermen’s Hut
• Barnyard
We believe that God will use this incredible program to reach many children and families with the message of his love, so please prayerfully consider your role in Galilee By-the-Sea VBS. Feel free to contact me by e-mail, phone, or in person if you have any questions. (For more information about Galilee By-the-Sea, visit http://www.group.com/vbs. You can even connect with others who have volunteered in similar programs in the past at the VBS message boards.)

JOB DESCRIPTIONS (Send these job descriptions 60 DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE to people you’ve identified as outstanding candidates for leadership positions at Galilee By-the-Sea):

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over, and let me know what you think.

Gathering Leader
Job Description:

Related Interests
You’ll enjoy leading the Gathering if you enjoy any of the following activities:

• playing a musical instrument,
• directing or singing in your church choir
• leading worship, and
• acting or drama.

Responsibilities
As the Gathering Leader, you’ll be responsible for

• attending scheduled leader training,
• learning the music and motions for nine Galilee By-the-Sea songs,
• teaching the words and motions to several songs each day,
• helping families transition from “modern day” to “Bible times,”
• leading singing for the entire Galilee By-the-Sea, and
• assisting the Galilee By-the-Sea Director as needed.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being our Gathering Leader, then reply to me by e-mail or phone-or in person in the next week. I’d love to know and plan how God might use you this summer!

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over and let me know what you think!

Rabbi
Job Description:

Related Interests
You’ll enjoy being the Rabbi if you enjoy any of the following activities:

• teaching,
• history,
• guiding kids and adults in new experiences,
• drama and role-playing, and
• helping families use their imaginations.

Responsibilities
As the Rabbi, you’ll be responsible for:

• attending scheduled leader training,
• collecting necessary supplies,
• familiarizing yourself with the Synagogue lesson before Galilee By-the-Sea,
• leading four groups in a Bible-times experience each day, and
• assisting the Galilee By-the-Sea Director as needed.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being our Rabbi, then reply to me by e-mail or phone-or in person in the next week. I’d love to know and plan how God might use you this summer!

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over and let me know what you think!

Seaside Playground Leader
Job Description:

Related Interests:
You’ll enjoy leading Seaside Playground if you enjoy any of the following activities:

• team sports,
• outdoor recreational activities, and
• encouraging others to do their best.

Responsibilities:
As the Seaside Playground Leader, you’ll be responsible for

• attending scheduled leader training,
• collecting necessary supplies,
• clearly explaining each activity,
• leading four sessions of Seaside Playground each day, and
• assisting the Galilee By-the-Sea Director as needed.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being our Seaside Playground Leader, then reply to me by e-mail or phone-or in person in the next week. I’d love to know and plan how God might use you this summer!

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over and let me know what you think!

Drama Team Leader
Job Description:

Related Interests:
You’ll enjoy leading a team of actors in daily dramas if you enjoy any of the following activities:

• storytelling,
• acting or drama,
• improvisation, and
• directing others.

Responsibilities:
As drama team leader, you’ll be responsible for

• attending scheduled leader training,
• attending and scheduling rehearsals,
• collecting necessary supplies and props,
• recruiting and directing drama team members, and
• assisting the Galilee By-the-Sea Director as needed.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being a Drama Team Leader, then reply to me by e-mail, phone or in person in the next week-so I’ll know how God might use you this summer!

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over and let me know what you think!

Drama Team Member
Job Description:

Related Interests:
You’ll enjoy being an actor in daily dramas if you enjoy any of the
following activities:

• storytelling,
• acting or drama,
• improvisation, and
• surprising others.

Responsibilities:
As a drama team member, you’ll be responsible for

• attending scheduled leader training,
• attending scheduled rehearsals,
• collecting necessary supplies and props,
• playing a specific role in a Bible-times drama, and
• assisting the Galilee By-the-Sea Director as needed.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being a Drama Team Member, then reply to me by e-mail, phone or in person in the next week-so I’ll know how God might use you this summer!

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over, and let me know what you think!

Kitchen Staff
Job Description:

Related Interests:
You’ll enjoy joining the kitchen staff if you enjoy any of the
following activities:

• cooking and food preparation,
• serving others, and
• working “behind the scenes.”

Responsibilities:
As a kitchen staff member, you’ll be responsible for

• attending scheduled leader training,
• collecting supplies,
• baking bread that Tribes have made,
• delivering snacks to each “tribal home,” and
• assisting the Galilee By-the-Sea Director as needed.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about working as kitchen staff, then reply to me by e-mail, phone or in person in the next week-so I’ll know how God might use you this summer!

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over and let me know what you think!

Become part of living history as a small-group leader…called a Tribe Leader.
Qualifications

• Be at least 14 years old.
• Love the Lord.
• Love children.
• Like to have fun.
• Have some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Attend a leader-training meeting.
• Attend Galilee By-the-Sea each day.
• Participate in fun activities while shepherding families (with the help of
• an Assistant Tribe Leader).
• Arrive 20 minutes early to greet Tribe members each day.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being a Tribe Leader, then reply to me by e-mail, phone or in person in the next week-so I’ll know how God might use you this summer.

I saw this and thought of you! This job description mentions so many of your gifts. Read it over, and let me know what you think!

Shopkeepers
Job Description:

Related Interests:
You’ll enjoy being a shopkeeper if you enjoy
any of the following activities:

• working with your hands,
• arts and crafts projects,
• working with or leading
• children, and
• role-play and drama.

Responsibilities:
As a shopkeeper, you’ll be responsible for

• attending scheduled leader training,
• maintaining dramatic dialogue with kids and adults as they work,
• collecting supplies for your unique shop,
• helping families understand how your shop fits into Bible-times culture,
• guiding hands-on craft projects, and
• playing the role of a Bible-times artisan or merchant.

See? Weren’t you just made for this job? Pray about being a Shopkeeper, then reply to me by e-mail, phone or in person in the next week-so I’ll know how God might use you this summer.