FIRST volunteers energize the future.
As part of our global robotics community, FIRST® volunteers empower students to embrace discovery, innovation, and collaboration. They work side by side with FIRST participants to develop their leadership and problem-solving skills and foster self-confidence. FIRST volunteers energize and inspire the next generation to use these skills to build a better future – and along the way, volunteers get energized and inspired themselves.
The power is yours. This is the moment to energize the future.
Volunteer Trainings
- Volunteering with FIRST is an introductory learning module for mentors, coaches, and event volunteers that explores what FIRST is and what it means to volunteer with FIRST.
- Remote Mentoring with FIRST is a brief simulation training that explores the fundamentals of remote meetings for mentors and coaches.
- Mentoring and Coaching with FIRST is a cross-program training module designed for new and prospective mentors and coaches that will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of the expectations of the role and where to find support.
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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 who work alongside people passionate about the mission of FIRST running seasonal events at the local, regional, and national levels.
Technical and non-technical event volunteer roles are available to support FIRST® Programs. Learn more about each individual program here:
Mentors and Coaches
FIRST® mentors and coaches support over 679,000 students across the globe a year. As a mentor or coach of a FIRST team, you empower students to be future gamechangers. 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. Your contribution to the success of FIRST programs is immeasurable.
- FIRST® LEGO® League Divisions - Challenge and Explore
- FIRST® Tech Challenge
- FIRST® Robotics Competition
Join one of our 50,000 teams across the world or start your own team to build up the next generation of innovators as a FIRST mentor or coach. Volunteering with FIRST as a coach or mentor.
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.
FIRST Volunteer Recognition
Thank you, FIRST® volunteers!
Because of your commitment to making a difference as a FIRST volunteer, the global movement for a better future is growing.
