Volunteers Needed - Supporting Quad City Area Student Robotics Events
NOTE: You can get all of this information by going directly to our website at:
Links to further information on program and volunteer roles by FIRST program including:
Positions are available for adults and students in college & high school. Applications for volunteering will continue to be accepted until we fill all of the posted positions.
Volunteers will be provided food, beverages, and a great experience supporting our local youth!
Note: Most pressing volunteer need now is supporting the 8Nov & 21Nov FTC events with volunteers needed for: 1 FTA (Field Technical Advisor), 3 Referees /Hardware Inspectors including 1 Head Ref., 3 for Software Inspectors/ Scorekeeper / Field Control System (FCS) Operator combined including 1 Lead Software Inspector. Further info on roles available when you register to volunteer or with Link to FTC Volunteer Roles.
To volunteer for a position at one or more events, you need to visit the FIRST VIMS (Volunteer Information & Management System)
- Create an account which includes providing contact information, info "About You" with all info except Military Service having "Prefer Not to Answer" as an option and your expertise.
- Find and apply to volunteer at one or more FIRST Events including the ones listed above (except Junior FLL which won't be setup for a few more days). You can prioritize the positions you are interested in supporting.
Note: In order be assigned to a volunteer position, you will need to pass the background check which occurs when you apply as part of FIRST's new Youth Protection Program. Note: you are not required to provide your social security number and there is no cost for the background check to you.
You will receive an e-mail when you have been assigned to a role.
There is a very helpful guide to walk you through signing up to be a volunteer: VIMS User Guide June 2014
Conflict of Interest: You should not volunteer for a role involved with judging, inspecting, or refereeing at the event in which you have any relationship with any of the competing teams (coach, mentor, parent or relations to student or school/organization). Link to FIRST Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Statement for FLL, FTC & FRC.
If you have any questions regarding volunteering at Quad City area FIRST events, send an e-mail to qcesc.org@gmail.com
