RESOURCE LIBRARY

Resources for FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer training and development

General Resources for volunteers to access from registration information to training manuals.

Event Volunteer role descriptions and training information for FIRST Robotics Competition.

The Volunteer Room Assistant assists the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer check in and/or monitors the volunteer room

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community for all our participants, we have partnered with leading organizations to create complimentary trainings on how you can inspire the youth voice, create a sense of belonging, and more.

This resource includes links to free, self-paced training training courses on each of the FIRST programs.

The Official Scorer for FIRST Robotics Competition is a volunteer position for the 2025 game, REEFSCAPE presented by Haas. Official Scorers observe matches, count game pieces, and input scores. Work under the direction of the Head Referee.

The Accommodation Coordinator for FIRST Robotics Competition gathers accessibility accommodation requests from mentors, families, volunteers, and spectators and works with the Program Delivery Partner, Planning Committee, and other volunteers to provide accommodation at events.

The Lead Robot Inspector oversees and perform mandatory robot inspection and weigh-in processes to ensure compliance with robot design and inspection.

The Head Referee for FIRST Robotic Competition is a key volunteer position. It is a high visibility leadership position that is responsible for training, directing, and supervising all Referees and Official Scorers.