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Impact the next generation of changemakers! Volunteering with FIRST is an amazing opportunity for you to be energized, feel fulfilled, and have FUN. You’ll be inspired when you join our community and feel the energy and excitement that our programs bring to students and adults alike.
Volunteers make up 99% of the FIRST workforce. Whether you have four hours on a weekend, want to mentor/coach for a season, or just want to be a part of the overall experience, there is a volunteer role suited to your unique talents and interest.
Different ways to help:
Event Volunteers - Run seasonal events at the local, regional, and national levels; take on a variety of jobs from judging and field reset to crowd control and safety glasses attendant.
FIRST Championship Volunteers - Support one or both FIRST Championship events with choices of many available volunteer positions
Mentors & Coaches - Guide teams in a FIRST program as they work through the challenges of each season; offer off-season support and guidance
FIRST VISTA Members - Serve in a full-time capacity through AmeriCorps to facilitate access to FIRST programs in low-income and low-resource communities
Volunteers make up 99% of the FIRST workforce. Whether you have four hours on a weekend, want to mentor/coach for a season, or just want to be a part of the overall experience, there is a volunteer role suited to your unique talents and interest.
Different ways to help:
Event Volunteers - Run seasonal events at the local, regional, and national levels; take on a variety of jobs from judging and field reset to crowd control and safety glasses attendant.
FIRST Championship Volunteers - Support one or both FIRST Championship events with choices of many available volunteer positions
Mentors & Coaches - Guide teams in a FIRST program as they work through the challenges of each season; offer off-season support and guidance
FIRST VISTA Members - Serve in a full-time capacity through AmeriCorps to facilitate access to FIRST programs in low-income and low-resource communities
- introductory learning module for mentors, coaches and event volunteers that explores what FIRST is and what it means to volunteer with FIRST. Take the training.
- Volunteers discuss what it's like to volunteer with FIRST (video).