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FIRST Championship Volunteers

The 2026 FIRST® Championship presented by BAE Systems will bring together 600 FIRST Robotics Competition teams from around the world. This page is intended to provide information to FIRST Robotics Competition volunteers who have been assigned to a role at FIRST Championship.
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This page is intended to provide information to FIRST Robotics Competition volunteers who have been assigned to a role at FIRST® Championship presented by BAE Systems. Volunteers can also reference the Championship Volunteer Role Descriptions for FIRST Robotics Competition for an overview of their specific role responsibilities. Teams should reference the Championship Information for Teams webpage.

Applications to volunteer for 2026 FIRST Championship are open.

Note: Volunteer Registration for FIRST Championship will close on April 21st. 

Field Volunteers

Click the tabs below to explore report times and other important information for field volunteer roles.

Field assignments will be sent the weekend before the Championship event. If you have a preference, let us know but we cannot guarantee assignments.

 

Those assigned to Field Assembly will receive an email with specific instructions. 

  • Emcees & Game Announcers

    Emcees & Game Announcers

    • The following hours are the report times for Emcees & Game Announcers. A more detailed schedule with field assignments be sent to assigned Emcees & Game Announcers:
      • Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (optional)
      • Thursday: 7:40 AM – 6:30 PM
        • A breakfast meeting will occur at 6:50 AM in the Volunteer Cafe Overflow (Room 371)
      • Friday: 7:40 AM – 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Field Supervisors & Field Resetters

    Field Supervisors & Field Resetters

    • Field Resetters should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator and Field Supervisor. Field Supervisors are asked to check in with their Volunteer Coordinator each day. 
    • The following hours are the report times for Field Resetters:
      • Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
        • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM
    • The following hours are the report times for Field Supervisors:
      • Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
        • ​ A Field Supervisor Meeting will be held on the Hopper Field at 2:30pm. Field Supervisors should report to the meeting and then their assigned field. 
      • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:45 PM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:45 PM
      • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
        • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM

  • Lead Queuers and Queuers

    Lead Queuers and Queuers

    • Queuers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator & Lead Queuers. Lead Queuers are asked to check in with their Volunteer Coordinator each day. 
    • The following hours are the report times for Queuers:
      • Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
    • The following hours are the report times for Lead Queuers:
      • Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
        • A Lead Queuer Meeting will be held on the Hopper Field at 2:00 PM. Lead Queuers should report to the meeting and then their assigned field.
      • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 6:45 AM - 12:30 PM  

  • Referees

    Referees

    • Referees should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator and Head Referee.
    • Referees are welcome to bring their own Referee Shirt if they wish. Otherwise, one will be provided for use while at the event. 
    • The following hours are the report times for Referees: 
      • Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
        • A Referee Training will take place in Room 381A from 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
        • Referees picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM.

  • Scorekeepers

    Scorekeepers

    • Scorekeepers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator.
    • The following hours are the report times for Scorekeepers
      • Wednesday: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
        • A Scorekeeper meeting will be held on the Johnson Field at 3:30 PM. 
      • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
        • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM

  • Webcast Operators

    Webcast Operators

    • Webcast Operators should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator.
    • The following hours are the report times for Webcast Operators:
      • Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • A Webcast Operator meeting will be held on the Newton Field at 4:00 PM.
      • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM  

Emcees & Game Announcers

  • The following hours are the report times for Emcees & Game Announcers. A more detailed schedule with field assignments be sent to assigned Emcees & Game Announcers:
    • Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (optional)
    • Thursday: 7:40 AM – 6:30 PM
      • A breakfast meeting will occur at 6:50 AM in the Volunteer Cafe Overflow (Room 371)
    • Friday: 7:40 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Field Supervisors & Field Resetters

  • Field Resetters should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator and Field Supervisor. Field Supervisors are asked to check in with their Volunteer Coordinator each day. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Field Resetters:
    • Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM
  • The following hours are the report times for Field Supervisors:
    • Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
      • ​ A Field Supervisor Meeting will be held on the Hopper Field at 2:30pm. Field Supervisors should report to the meeting and then their assigned field. 
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:45 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:45 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM

Lead Queuers and Queuers

  • Queuers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator & Lead Queuers. Lead Queuers are asked to check in with their Volunteer Coordinator each day. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Queuers:
    • Wednesday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
  • The following hours are the report times for Lead Queuers:
    • Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
      • A Lead Queuer Meeting will be held on the Hopper Field at 2:00 PM. Lead Queuers should report to the meeting and then their assigned field.
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 6:45 AM - 12:30 PM  

Referees

  • Referees should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator and Head Referee.
  • Referees are welcome to bring their own Referee Shirt if they wish. Otherwise, one will be provided for use while at the event. 
  • The following hours are the report times for Referees: 
    • Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
      • A Referee Training will take place in Room 381A from 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Referees picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM.

Scorekeepers

  • Scorekeepers should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator.
  • The following hours are the report times for Scorekeepers
    • Wednesday: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • A Scorekeeper meeting will be held on the Johnson Field at 3:30 PM. 
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM  
      • Fields picked to help with Einstein will be asked to stay until the end of the event ~6:00 PM

Webcast Operators

  • Webcast Operators should report to their assigned field and check in each day with their Volunteer Coordinator.
  • The following hours are the report times for Webcast Operators:
    • Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • A Webcast Operator meeting will be held on the Newton Field at 4:00 PM.
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM  

Pit Volunteers

Click the tabs below to explore report times and other important information for pit volunteer roles. 

Division assignments will be sent the weekend before the Championship event. If you have a preference, let us know but we cannot guarantee assignments.

  • Pit Admin

    Pit Admin

    • Pit Admin Volunteers should report to their assigned Pit Admin. If unsure, report to one of the locations and they will help confirm which one you are assigned to. 
    • The following hours are the report times. Note that some shifts are split so please be sure to review your assigned times via email:
      • Wednesday: 6:45 AM – 7:30 PM
      • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    • On Monday & Tuesday, some volunteers are assigned to help set up. If you are assigned, please report to the Team Check In Desk in Hall C.

  • Inspection

    Robot Inspectors, Inspection Managers, and Lead Robot Inspectors

    • Robot Inspectors should report to their assigned Inspection Station and check in each day with their Inspection Manager and Lead Robot Inspector.
    • Robot Inspectors should bring their hat if they have one. Otherwise, one will be provided on site.
    • The following hours are the report times:
      • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
        • An LRI Meeting will be held at the Volunteer Cafe at 8:00 AM.
        • Robot Inspectors & Inspection Managers should report to their assigned station at 9:30 AM.
        • If you are unsure which division you are assigned to, please report to the Information Booth in the lobby and they will help guide you to the correct division. 
      • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Control System Advisors

    Control System Advisors (CSA)

    • CSAs should report to the NI Booth in the Robot Service Center and check in each day with the Lead CSA. 
    • CSAs should bring their hat if they have one. Otherwise, one will be provided on site (please ask the Pit Volunteer Coordinator if you need one)
    • The following hours are the report times for CSAs:
      • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
      • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants

    Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants

    • Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants should report to the Machine Shop/Spare Parts Station at the back of Hall C by the loading docks (look for the hanging signs). 
    • The following hours are the report times for Machine Shop Attendants:
      • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
      • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
      • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Practice Area Volunteers

    Practice Area Volunteers

    • Practice Area Volunteers should report to their assigned Practice Field (either Hall A or Hall E) and check in each day with the Practice Field Volunteer Coordinator. 
    • The following hours are the report times for the Practice Area FTAAs, Volunteer Coordinators, Lead Queuer, Field Supervisor, and Scorekeepers: 
      • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
        • Practice Area Volunteer Coordinators, FTAAs, Scorekeepers, Lead Queuers, and Field Supervisors should report at 11am to the volunteer cafe for a short meeting with our Global Field Supervisors and to have lunch.
      • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
      • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
      • Saturday: Closed
       
    • The following hours are the report times for the Practice Area Attendants:
      • Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM
        • We encourage volunteers to eat lunch before arriving for their shift. The volunteer cafe opens at 11am for lunch.
      • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM
      • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM
      • Saturday: Closed
    • Please note that the Practice Field does not close during lunch but all volunteers will be given an opportunity to eat by rotating volunteers.

Pit Admin

  • Pit Admin Volunteers should report to their assigned Pit Admin. If unsure, report to one of the locations and they will help confirm which one you are assigned to. 
  • The following hours are the report times. Note that some shifts are split so please be sure to review your assigned times via email:
    • Wednesday: 6:45 AM – 7:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • On Monday & Tuesday, some volunteers are assigned to help set up. If you are assigned, please report to the Team Check In Desk in Hall C.

Robot Inspectors, Inspection Managers, and Lead Robot Inspectors

  • Robot Inspectors should report to their assigned Inspection Station and check in each day with their Inspection Manager and Lead Robot Inspector.
  • Robot Inspectors should bring their hat if they have one. Otherwise, one will be provided on site.
  • The following hours are the report times:
    • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
      • An LRI Meeting will be held at the Volunteer Cafe at 8:00 AM.
      • Robot Inspectors & Inspection Managers should report to their assigned station at 9:30 AM.
      • If you are unsure which division you are assigned to, please report to the Information Booth in the lobby and they will help guide you to the correct division. 
    • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Control System Advisors (CSA)

  • CSAs should report to the NI Booth in the Robot Service Center and check in each day with the Lead CSA. 
  • CSAs should bring their hat if they have one. Otherwise, one will be provided on site (please ask the Pit Volunteer Coordinator if you need one)
  • The following hours are the report times for CSAs:
    • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants

  • Machine Shop Attendants & Spare Parts Attendants should report to the Machine Shop/Spare Parts Station at the back of Hall C by the loading docks (look for the hanging signs). 
  • The following hours are the report times for Machine Shop Attendants:
    • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
    • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:45 PM
    • Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Practice Area Volunteers

  • Practice Area Volunteers should report to their assigned Practice Field (either Hall A or Hall E) and check in each day with the Practice Field Volunteer Coordinator. 
  • The following hours are the report times for the Practice Area FTAAs, Volunteer Coordinators, Lead Queuer, Field Supervisor, and Scorekeepers: 
    • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      • Practice Area Volunteer Coordinators, FTAAs, Scorekeepers, Lead Queuers, and Field Supervisors should report at 11am to the volunteer cafe for a short meeting with our Global Field Supervisors and to have lunch.
    • Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: Closed
     
  • The following hours are the report times for the Practice Area Attendants:
    • Wednesday: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM
      • We encourage volunteers to eat lunch before arriving for their shift. The volunteer cafe opens at 11am for lunch.
    • Thursday: 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM
    • Friday: 6:45 AM – 6:15 PM
    • Saturday: Closed
  • Please note that the Practice Field does not close during lunch but all volunteers will be given an opportunity to eat by rotating volunteers.

Other Volunteer Roles

Click the tabs below to explore report times and other important information for all other volunteer roles.

  • Special Ops

    Special Ops

    Special Ops volunteers should report to the Information Booth on the first floor of the GRB and check in with the Special Ops Volunteer Coordinators at their assigned days and times.

  • Judging

    Judges

    • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
      • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • Judges should report to their assigned division room ( 382 A&B + 372 A-F ). If unsure of exact assignment report to the area and one of the volunteers will assist. 
        • an optional informal Judge Networking opportunity will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday:
        • Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish. Judges should report to the division field reserved seating by 8:15 AM.
        • During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
    • If you have a Judge Polo, please bring 2. Otherwise, volunteers will be provided one on site.
    • If you have not already done so this season, please complete the required General Judge Training within the FIRST Dashboard.


    Judge Advisors

    • The following hours are the report times for Judges Advisors:
      • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (times on Wednesday are flexible so Judge Advisors may come throughout the day to assist with setting up)
      • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • Judge Advisors should report to 382C for a short meeting before going to their assigned room.
        • an optional informal Judge Networking opportunity will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday:
        • Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish.
        • During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.

     

    FIRST Impact Award Judges

    • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
      • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • FIA Judges should report to 382C for a short meeting before beginning interviews.
        • an optional informal Judge Networking opportunity will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
      • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      • Saturday:
        • Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish.
        • During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
    • If you have a Judge Polo, please bring 2. Otherwise, volunteers will be provided one on site.


    FIRST Impact Award Room Monitor

    • The following hours are the report times for FIRST Impact Award Room Monitor:
      • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • Volunteers should report to 382C for a short meeting before . 
      • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

     

    Judge Advisor Assistants

      • The following hours are the report times for Judge Advisor Assistants:
        • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
        • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
        • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      •  

  • Load In/Out Volunteers

    Load In/Out Volunteers

    • Load-In / Out Crew & Ship Desk Attendants should report to the Hall A loading dock doors (indicated with the yellow star) and check in with the FIRST Robotics Competition Logistics Specialist. 

    load-in-out-meeting

    • The report times for the Load-In Crew is:
      • Wednesday Shift A: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
      • Wednesday Shift B: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • The report times for the Load-Out Crew is:
      • Saturday Shift A: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
      • Saturday Shift B: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Special Ops

Special Ops volunteers should report to the Information Booth on the first floor of the GRB and check in with the Special Ops Volunteer Coordinators at their assigned days and times.

Judges

  • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
    • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
      • Judges should report to their assigned division room ( 382 A&B + 372 A-F ). If unsure of exact assignment report to the area and one of the volunteers will assist. 
      • an optional informal Judge Networking opportunity will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
    • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Saturday:
      • Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish. Judges should report to the division field reserved seating by 8:15 AM.
      • During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
  • If you have a Judge Polo, please bring 2. Otherwise, volunteers will be provided one on site.
  • If you have not already done so this season, please complete the required General Judge Training within the FIRST Dashboard.


Judge Advisors

  • The following hours are the report times for Judges Advisors:
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (times on Wednesday are flexible so Judge Advisors may come throughout the day to assist with setting up)
    • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
      • Judge Advisors should report to 382C for a short meeting before going to their assigned room.
      • an optional informal Judge Networking opportunity will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
    • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Saturday:
      • Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish.
      • During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.

 

FIRST Impact Award Judges

  • The following hours are the report times for Judges:
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
      • FIA Judges should report to 382C for a short meeting before beginning interviews.
      • an optional informal Judge Networking opportunity will run from 5:15pm - 7:00pm for those interested. Food is not provided. 
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Saturday:
      • Saturday is optional and judges may help pass out awards and watch the playoffs if they wish.
      • During the Einstein tournament, volunteers are asked to report to the stands or head up to the Volunteer Cafe for the Volunteer Celebration to watch the tournament.
  • If you have a Judge Polo, please bring 2. Otherwise, volunteers will be provided one on site.


FIRST Impact Award Room Monitor

  • The following hours are the report times for FIRST Impact Award Room Monitor:
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM
      • Volunteers should report to 382C for a short meeting before . 
    • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

 

Judge Advisor Assistants

    • The following hours are the report times for Judge Advisor Assistants:
      • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
      • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:15 PM
      • Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    •  

Load In/Out Volunteers

  • Load-In / Out Crew & Ship Desk Attendants should report to the Hall A loading dock doors (indicated with the yellow star) and check in with the FIRST Robotics Competition Logistics Specialist. 

load-in-out-meeting

  • The report times for the Load-In Crew is:
    • Wednesday Shift A: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    • Wednesday Shift B: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • The report times for the Load-Out Crew is:
    • Saturday Shift A: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    • Saturday Shift B: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FIRST Championship Volunteers

General Event Volunteer Information

Volunteers can reference the Volunteer Event Guide for general volunteer information applicable for all programs. For additional information on badging, registration, housing, parking, what to bring, meals, breaks, local transportation, accessibility, and more, visit the main FIRST Championship volunteer webpage.

A Volunteer Orientation Webinar will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 8:00 pm ET. Registration opening soon.
Find More Volunteer Info Volunteer Event Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my plans change, and I can no longer volunteer?

Email us as soon as possible so we can make a contingency plan. It’s okay to let us know that you can no longer volunteer. We would prefer to know so we can properly staff the event.

I don’t like the assignment that I received; can I switch?

It depends, please reach out to us so we can discuss options.

I don’t like the field / division assignment that I received; can I switch?

Please show up to the field / division in which you were assigned. If you would like to make a switch, talk to your Volunteer Coordinator on site when you arrive. Swaps will be handled on site starting Wednesday mid-day for Pits and Thursday mid-day for fields so we can ensure all divisions are staffed.

Can I fill more than one role? How does that work? (e.g. Robot Inspector/ Judging)

Yes, you can, and we would love it if you did! Some roles are easier to accommodate but please connect with us for details.

Can I volunteer just one day or only in the mornings?

It depends what role you are looking to fill. For all field roles, we prefer volunteers to be available Thursday – Saturday (and preferably also Wednesday afternoon). Some pit roles and other volunteer roles may allow you to volunteer for half a day or a full day. Please email us for more information.

Why did my friend get assigned already and I didn’t?

First, confirm that you have completed the Youth Protection Screening and signed the consent & release form. If you have, we prioritize assignments for volunteers who are available 3 or 4 days before assigning volunteers who have limited availability. Thank you for being patient as we work through assignments.