Tess in the Burbs Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 So it's our first year at this VBS at church and I volunteered. In snacks. Sounds easy. Right? It's 3 hours of rushing carts full of food to classes too young to go to a snack room. My drop off locations are complete opposites in the church on different floors and the upstairs don't link from a hallway....each section requires a different elevator. So I am running for 3 hours back and forth, filling up with more food, dropping off to young kids, rushing out of the room before someone asks for seconds. repeat 4 more times. Like a dummy we had playdates scheduled right afterward for the last 3 days. Tomorrow I am coming home to soak my feet :lol: I haven't worked this hard since I waited tables in college! :tongue_smilie::lol: Next year I am going to schedule Dr appt's so I am busy. Two more days to go. it's only 100+ this week and the air inside isn't working so great IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: It sounds like you should be in charge next year to show them how to do it smarter! Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 We go get our snacks for VBS. We always have teen helpers, so we send one of them to get it. I'm sorry it's been so exhausting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yikes! Our VBS did snacks differently this year. Usually the older kids go to the fellowship hall for snack and the VBS crew brings the snack to the preschooler classes. This year all the snacks were packed in sandwich bags--one per kid. Each leader had a VBS Bag with their supplies, including snack bags and water bottles--the small 8 oz size. The bag was a bit heavy for some classes, but it worked out better this year with the leaders determining when to have the snack break. Also there was a rule--no extra snacks, but you could refill your water bottle at the fountain. We did have a night-time VBS, so it was assumed kids had eaten dinner before they arrived (a reasonable assumption for the population attending). Sounds like it will be a full and exciting week for you! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Sorry you are not having a good week. Providing snacks for VBS is a lot of work but well worth it. You are a part of what makes VBS work and will reap the reward in heaven if not here on earth. I was in charge of snacks for two yrs. It was pretty much an all day job. I chose to serve healthy snacks, fruit, veggies, cheese. I spent the afternoon or evening preparing for the next week and a couple of times had to go to the store for extra. I worked my tail off doing it but every time I saw a child look at me and smile or say thank you I knew that that child was seeing someone who loved Jesus and was setting an example of His love. I hope the rest of the week goes better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel marie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) i Edited July 27, 2011 by angel marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 You realize that snacks is the position they give to newbies, right (because everyone else knows better)? :D Next year, you will be able to trade up. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 that sounds like a huge VBS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 You realize that snacks is the position they give to newbies, right (because everyone else knows better)? :D Next year, you will be able to trade up. ;) Aren't we all a nice lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I love VBS, but it is a lot of work. I was in charge of the 1st graders my 1st year, it took me until day 4 to realize that my helpers would only work if I told them specifically what I wanted them to do. Yeah, I spent the first 3 days doing everything myself and had one kid that was unmanageable. For the next 2 years I did photography, and now I actually enjoy working with the kids (but I'm much bossier now). :) I firmly believe that serving should be a joy--find the job you like doing and volunteer for that. There is someone out there that will be blessed to cart snacks around next year. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 It sounds like you need some teen helpers to do all that delivering. You can prepare the snacks, and the teens can push carts to the classrooms and even stay there until snack time is done if that is needed. Like the others said, you will know for next year. Either you can pick a different area where you can serve, or you can organize snacks better because you have experience now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 We had snacks during the "marketplace" time, so we're all together. This was using the "Group" VBS, which I highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I don't know, I would have liked snacks! I always taught which meant decorating the room, studying the teaching plans, cutting stuff out, finding prizes....on and on. I always wanted to try snacks (sigh). I loved the themed snacks our snack people did. They were always so cute and creative. But, what you were doing does sound awful difficult. I imagine there is an easier approach for next year. And, hey, there's always crafts. :tongue_smilie: Crafts is one job I would not touch with a ten foot pole :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I signed my offspring (who are older) up for specific jobs, but didn't put my name down anywhere. I did verbally tell them that I'd be there to help, but hopefully that doesn't result in some horrible job. It usually means set-up and clean-up if you name isn't down ;). Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 My 13YO son was *thrilled* to be the one running to get the snacks and then running the snacks back to his room. Seriously, he was thrilled with the responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think you deserve a medal! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's too late to help you now, but one year when we had a situation like this, my older son was my helper for snacks for the toddler rooms. He came in early and we staged their snacks to or near the rooms so that when it was their snack time we didn't have to have people running to get the snack there on time. All the teachers helped serve the snack, too. This takes several rolling carts, of course, or you'd have to start early and remove the items to tables or counters in the rooms if you don't have enough carts to just leave the food on those.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamijoy Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Both churches we've been to VBS at had different "stations" that the classes traveled to (crafts, music, etc). Snacks was one of them, so the snack leaders just stayed in the same room and the kids came to them. That won't help you now, but maybe you could pass on the idea for next year. The years I've helped with VBS, I did 3rd grade leader, craft leader and preschool helper. It is all a lot of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 that sounds like a huge VBS! over 600 kids. grades 2-6 go to a room for snacks. everyone else is taken to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 You realize that snacks is the position they give to newbies, right (because everyone else knows better)? :D Next year, you will be able to trade up. ;) yeah, I figured that out. when she picked the cart people it was everyone she didn't know. the rest sit in the kitchen prepping things and talking :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 over 600 kids. grades 2-6 go to a room for snacks. everyone else is taken to them. :eek: My son is one of seven children. Not that I thought seven kids was your typical VBS... but I definitely can't wrap my head around 600! That is a K-12 school around here. No wonder you're drained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Tess - And everyone else: Thanks for serving! Lisa J, mom to 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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