Quiet Room Attendant

Volunteer as a Quiet Room Attendant

FIRST Robotics Competition Only

The Quiet Room Attendant oversees the Quiet Room and helps to ensure that individuals using the room respect the nature of the space. The volunteer in this position will monitor the Quiet Room, supervise activities, answer questions, and provide gentle reminders of the purpose of this space. The Quiet Room is a place for individuals to step away from the excitement and pressure of a FIRST event to decompress in silence. This room does not provide medically trained professionals, mental health care or support, or emergency services.

Minimum Age: 18 years old (must be post-high school or equivalent)

Experience: No FIRST or Related Field Experience required

Training: No pre-event training required

• Volunteers should coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator in advance to understand what materials will be available for the room. Volunteers should also read the Expanded Quiet Room Guide prior to arrival on site to understand additional details.

Role Details:

• Self-directed individual
• Does NOT need to be professionally trained
• Set the tone by doing your own quiet/silent activity while monitoring the room.
• Arrange space and (possible) supplies to be welcoming
• Maintain the room and any equipment in good order (for example, moderate lighting and minimal visual stimuli, organized supplies for activities)
• Answer questions and provide general assistance
• If empty, take a walk and invite people to use the space (only if staffed to leave 2 people in the room)
• Take short breaks as needed. Coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator if someone needs a break. There should be at least two people monitoring the room at all times, but 3 is preferred. 
• Keep room quiet, maintain supplies, contact appropriate people in emergency (EMT or other Emergency Services – phone numbers, how to call 911, etc.)
• Know what is and what is not allowed in the Quiet Room. Reference the Expanded Quiet Room Guide for more details
• 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) only when filling that specific role.  
• Must read and comply with the Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Time Commitment:

• Minimum 1/2 day commitment
• Preferred 2 full day commitment (Districts) or 3 full day commitment (Regionals)

Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator

Role Resources:

• Expanded Quiet Room Guide

FIRST Championship:

• The Quiet Room Attendant attends the Quiet Room and helps to ensure that individuals using the room respect the nature of the space. The volunteer in this position will monitor the Quiet Room, supervise activities, answer questions, and provide gentle reminders of the purpose of this space. The Quiet Room is a place for individuals to step away from the excitement and pressure of a FIRST event to decompress in silence. This room does not provide medically trained professionals, mental health care or support, or emergency services.
• In addition to what is described for the role above, at FIRST Championship, the Quiet Room Attendant may: Take short breaks as needed. Coordinate with the Quiet Room Lead if someone needs a break. There should be at least two people monitoring the room at all times, but 3 is preferred.
• Championship Volunteer Time Commitment:
  • Volunteers are needed Wednesday-Saturday. Can be divided among multiple volunteers for the event.
  • Minimum half day commitment.
• Reports to: Quiet Room Lead Volunteer