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Event Volunteer Roles
A Role for Everyone
Whether you want to spend your time learning firsthand from our teams, helping plan and organize the event, or want to be right where the action is on the playing field, there is a role for you. FIRST offers three distinct programs for ages 4 - 18 that require a strong and dedicated volunteer force. You can find exciting and engaging volunteer opportunities in each program.
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Meet the Teams
Meet the Teams Roles
These roles give volunteers the chance to connect with teams and be part of their journey at the event.
- Judge
- Team Registration
- Robot Inspector
- And more
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Administrative
Administrative Roles
Help the event come together through roles that focus on event logistics planning and execution. These positions often require pre-event preparation and coordination.
- Volunteer Check-In
- Judge Advisor Assistant
- Volunteer Coordinator
- And more
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Around the Field
Around the Field Roles
These roles put volunteers right next to the playing area, where they support the excitement up close and help keep matches running smoothly for all.
- Referee
- Scorekeeper
- Field Resetter
- And more
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Event Delivery
Event Delivery Roles
These roles put volunteers at the heart of the event, working behind the scenes and on the ground to bring the show to life.
- Emcee
- Load In / Load Out Crew
- Event Photographer
- And more
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FIRST® Championship
FIRST® Championship Roles
The FIRST® Championship is a culminating, international event where teams put their innovation, teamwork, and robotics skills to the test. The four-day event is made possible by nearly 2,000 volunteer roles.
- Field Supervisor
- Production Support
- Queuer
- And more…
Meet the Teams Roles
These roles give volunteers the chance to connect with teams and be part of their journey at the event.
- Judge
- Team Registration
- Robot Inspector
- And more
Administrative Roles
Help the event come together through roles that focus on event logistics planning and execution. These positions often require pre-event preparation and coordination.
- Volunteer Check-In
- Judge Advisor Assistant
- Volunteer Coordinator
- And more
Around the Field Roles
These roles put volunteers right next to the playing area, where they support the excitement up close and help keep matches running smoothly for all.
- Referee
- Scorekeeper
- Field Resetter
- And more
Event Delivery Roles
These roles put volunteers at the heart of the event, working behind the scenes and on the ground to bring the show to life.
- Emcee
- Load In / Load Out Crew
- Event Photographer
- And more
FIRST® Championship Roles
The FIRST® Championship is a culminating, international event where teams put their innovation, teamwork, and robotics skills to the test. The four-day event is made possible by nearly 2,000 volunteer roles.
- Field Supervisor
- Production Support
- Queuer
- And more…
Corporate Volunteering
Volunteer As A Group
Want to connect your organization to FIRST? We offer opportunities to volunteer as a group at local events and matching gift programs with many companies, allowing employees to double their impact either through time or money.
Volunteer Training
Confidently Inspire the Next Generation
We want all FIRST volunteers to feel confident in their roles – from judging to safety goggles and registration to field resets. We offer a variety of guidebooks and interactive training modules to help volunteers feel prepared for any role.
Youth Protection Program
Creating a Safe, Supportive Experience
FIRST is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for every student. Through our Youth Protection Program, coaches, mentors, and volunteers are trained to support our robotics programs with high standards of care and respect.
Hear From FIRST Volunteers
Volunteering is really rewarding because you get to see all the excitement of the students and the accomplishments that they achieve at the end of the competitions and the things that they've learned.
Supported by FIRST Strategic Partners
