Let's Unite to Build Tomorrow
As part of our global robotics community, FIRST® volunteers build and bolster millions of young people to embrace innovation and collaboration. You're working side by side with FIRST participants to build their leadership and problem-solving skills and, more importantly, their sense of belonging and self-confidence. We build tomorrow through our thriving community filled with inspiration, creativity, and hope. With your help, the next generation will be ready and willing to solve the complex challenges facing our cities, towns, and communities. Let’s build them up and inspire a generation of global citizens to create a strong, sustainable Force for change. Together, we build tomorrow. Together, we RISE.
Volunteering with FIRST
- An 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).
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Experience FIRST programs in action
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.
Event Volunteers
FIRST® hosts more than 3,600 events around the globe a year. These events are made possible through the support of event volunteers. There are various event volunteer roles ranging from fun squads and safety glass monitoring to judging, emcees and referees. Find information about FIRST programs, volunteer resources, opportunities, and more!
Mentors and Coaches
As a mentor or coach of a FIRST® team, you are, through the kids, the key ingredient in the success of your team. Your contribution to the success of FIRST programs and ultimately to the success of FIRST is immeasurable.
General Volunteer Resources
Looking for instructions, descriptions, policies, and forms to ease you into your volunteer experience? This general volunteer resources page has a number of documents to help support FIRST volunteers in their event volunteer journey.
Thank You FIRST Volunteers
Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of our programs, and it is our amazing volunteer community that makes FIRST a success. FIRST volunteers share their talents, their passions, and their time to make a difference in the lives of students all over the world.
