BRT offers an opportunity for committed Christians to use their talents, abilities and spiritual gifts within the Released-Time program.  The number and type of volunteers needed can vary by location. All are required to complete an application, sign BRT’s Statement of Faith*, and are subject to a regular criminal background check.  They are covered by the sponsoring BRT’s [InFaith’s] insurance.

There are Key Roles that every team needs to cover.  They can be filled by one person or by several depending on the number of volunteers.  In some cases, small teams have individuals who fill more than one role.  It is ideal, to have at least one person designated for each key role.

BRT Local Board
A group of caring and concerned Christians from the community who oversee the financial and practical working of the ministry.

BRT Executive Director
Works directly with the local Board, keeping them informed and directing the work of the ministry.

County Director
Responsible for the operation of BRT sponsored programs in their assigned county.  Major duties include:  contacting schools and volunteers, setting schedules, oversight of curriculum and enrollment.

Campus Coordinator
Responsible for the weekly or monthly operation of BRT classes.  They are the contact person between BRT and the campuses.

Prayer Team Leader
Responsible for leading others within the church to regularly pray for the BRT...program, team, participating children, and the school personnel.

Site Leader
Responsible for overseeing all parts of maintaining a safe and successful BRT.

Volunteer Team Leader
Responsible for recruiting volunteers, evaluating their gifts and abilities, assigning roles, and generally ensuring that key rolls are filled.  The Volunteer Team Leader will also make sure that all volunteers complete an approved background check and training in the running of the program.

Teachers
Responsible to diligently study and teach assigned BRT classes using BRT curriculum.  This person should be gifted with children and able to communicate Biblical truth in an engaging and age-based manner.

Technology Coordinator
Responsible for managing PowerPoint Lessons and games, videos, projectors, and all technology needed to offer quality class presentations for participating children.

Game Coordinators
Responsible to work with the teacher to identify and lead age-based, engaging games designed to complement the lesson.  The games should be fun but also be safe and non-destructive to location's property.  The best games reinforce the lesson that is being taught during the BRT class.

Worship/Music Leaders
Responsible to plan and lead music at the start of each class.  This person identifies and leads engaging, age appropriate worship experience for the students.  While this typically consisits of a couple of songs, worship can be done using video and other creative tools to help students give glory to God and to prepare their hearts for the lesson that day.  The worship leader should have some skill with music but he/she can also use children's worship music from the internet to carry the bulk of the melody and to engage the kids in worship.

Secretaries
Responsible to keep all of the records accurately for a high-quality BRT program.  These records include, but not limited to, completed parental request forms, completed volunteer background checks and trainings, and attendance.

Programs who use verses and homework lessons often track these with a point system that the secretary needs to note.  While this is more work, it increases Biblical knowledge and provides point systems for awards and for camp scholarships.

Communication Lead
Responsible to make sure that information is communicated well with all of the partnering organizations.  This person can also take pictures and publicize the program for each of the partnering organizations.  Being careful to follow BRT regulations about taking pictures, etc. of children whose parents have NOT given permission for pictures.

Security
Responsible to make sure that all doors are secured once the the program begins.  He/she also ensures that only approved BRT volunteers are permitted in the area during the lesson.

Bus Riders/Walkers
Responsible assist in getting students safely to and from school to BRT classes.  These are essential when a district allows non-school personnel on the buses transporting students to the program.  The Bus Rider counts the kids coming and going on the bus.  He/she helps the bus driver to keep the students safe while in transit.  Often, the Bus Rider(s) can begin the program with engaging songs during the travel to the host location.

Listeners
Responsible for listening to students as they recite memorized Scripture verses to further Biblical instruction. They encourage and pray for students and help with classroom discipline.

Graders
Responsible to grade completed homework (or MailBox Club Lessons) when utilized.

Subsitutes
Responsible in being prepared to fill in when needed and may not participate regularly at BRT classes.

Drivers
Responsible for the transportation in the program.  Most sites will pay for the services of experienced, professional drivers.  When this is not the case, the host site will need to provide drivers and means of transporting students between the school and host site.

* BRT Statement of Faith must be signed by all BRT workers:  For Statement of Faith…Click Here!