Field Assembly / Disassembly

Volunteer with Field Assembly / Disassembly

Field Assembly and Disassembly volunteers assist with assembly of the playing field and the practice field on event set-up day, and/or disassembly on event break-down day. Volunteers are not required to do both assembly and disassembly.

Minimum Age: 13 years old (18 years old preferred) 

Experience: No FIRST or related experience required 

Training: No pre-event training required

• On-site training and supervision provided by Field Supervisor or FIRST Technical Advisor 

Role Details / Responsibilities:

• Tools and hardware are provided, and volunteers are not required to bring any tools with them to the event but are encouraged to bring their own safety glasses and gloves. 
• Assemble playing field and practice field including electronics 
• Strict adherence to the FIRST safety practices, specifically for lifting and other physically challenging tasks, including adherence to the Safety Manual. This includes wearing safety glasses, wearing closed toed/heeled shoes, wearing appropriate clothing and adherence to any health/safety requirements in place for the event. 
• Disassemble playing and practice fields including electronics and pack in travel crates 
• Assist in loading and unloading travel crates and carpet rolls onto and off the truck, as needed 
• Physical strength; ability to lift heavy objects (no more than 50 lbs.) and push large crates 
• Basic mechanical/technical skills preferred 
• Volunteers should focus on the role they are filling at that event. This includes: 
  
  • Helping avoid the appearance of bias by not cheering for one specific team when wearing official event apparel (volunteer shirt or FIRST/Partner staff clothing). Instead, we encourage volunteers to cheer for all teams equally.  
  • Refrain from accessing sensitive event areas unless they are necessary to fulfill your volunteer role for this event. This can include playing field access, scoring table and judging rooms. 
  • Wearing volunteer specific apparel (e.g. FTA shirt, Robot Inspector hat, etc) when filling that specific role.  
• Must read and comply with the Volunteer Handbook

Reports to: varies by program

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