Do these vendors do background checks?

Some do, and some will complete a district’s check on request — ask directly, since requirements vary by school and state. We don’t run background checks ourselves; every profile is reviewed by a person, and every vendor writes their own family-friendly statement.

We’re a church, not a school — does this page apply?

Yes. Church picnics, VBS week, trunk-or-treat, and harvest festivals need the same things a school event does: a vendor who is good with kids, comfortable with volunteers, and clear about content. Filter the directory by “Religious celebration” to see vendors who list it.

Can vendors help with a fundraiser?

Many can. Filter by “Fundraiser” in the directory, and ask about non-profit rates, give-back percentages, or fundraiser packages — vendors who offer them usually say so on their profile.

Is there a cost to the school or PTA for using the directory?

No. Browsing, comparing, and requesting quotes are free, and we don’t take a commission on bookings.

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Planning as a Volunteer Is Different

Nobody on a PTA or church events committee does this full-time. You’re working with a budget that needs approval, a date the building sets, a headcount you can only guess at, and a room full of children who are not yours. The right vendor makes that easier, not harder.

The vendors here have written, in their own words, how they work with families — and many list school events, fundraisers, or religious celebrations among the event types they serve. That usually means they already know the drill: a background check if you need one, a certificate of insurance for the district, a clean playlist without being asked, and a clear invoice for the treasurer.

If your event is a fundraiser, ask about it directly. Plenty of vendors offer a non-profit rate, a percentage back, or a simplified package for a carnival or fun run, and the good ones will say so up front.

What to Ask Before You Book

Do you have a current background check, or are you willing to complete the district’s? Many schools require one for anyone working directly with students.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance? Most districts and many churches require it for outside vendors on the property.
Have you worked a school or church event before? Ask what went well and what they’d change.
What’s your setup time and what do you need — power, a table, a gym or a parking lot, an adult volunteer?
Is the content appropriate for the ages attending? For a DJ, that means a clean playlist and reasonable volume without being reminded.
Do you offer a non-profit rate, a package for fundraisers, or a percentage back to the school?
How do you invoice, and can you accept a check from the PTA or a purchase order from the district?

Common Questions

Do these vendors do background checks?: Some do, and some will complete a district’s check on request — ask directly, since requirements vary by school and state. We don’t run background checks ourselves; every profile is reviewed by a person, and every vendor writes their own family-friendly statement.
We’re a church, not a school — does this page apply?: Yes. Church picnics, VBS week, trunk-or-treat, and harvest festivals need the same things a school event does: a vendor who is good with kids, comfortable with volunteers, and clear about content. Filter the directory by “Religious celebration” to see vendors who list it.
Can vendors help with a fundraiser?: Many can. Filter by “Fundraiser” in the directory, and ask about non-profit rates, give-back percentages, or fundraiser packages — vendors who offer them usually say so on their profile.
Is there a cost to the school or PTA for using the directory?: No. Browsing, comparing, and requesting quotes are free, and we don’t take a commission on bookings.

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