Volunteers are critical to the success of FIRST programs. Supporting teams throughout the year and for help with competition events.

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Join us for part of a day, or all 3 days! Some of the available positions include:

Assign as Needed: Volunteer will provide assistance in various areas as determined by the Volunteer
Coordinator. Volunteers frequently help with last minute tasks identified by event staff and Key
Volunteers. They fill volunteer positions for “No-Show” volunteers who were assigned a specific position
prior to the event, but did not show-up.

Crowd Control: Crowd Control volunteers will facilitate smooth pedestrian traffic flow throughout the
facility; monitor the audience; keep walkways and aisles clear and the crowd flowing. Effective crowd control is critical to a safe and well-run event.

Field Reset/Repair: Volunteers repair and reset the playing field after each team match. They play a
critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining pace of the event.

Pit Administration/Support: These volunteers assist the Pit Administration Supervisor and will provide
direction, assistance, information, and support to teams in the Pit.

Referee (Certified position): Referees observe team matches, identify rule violations, and “call” them.
Referees calculate the official score of the matches and participate in deliberations regarding contested
calls. Referees work under the direction of the Head Referee. This is a critical role in ensuring smooth
flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event. Referees must complete pre-event training
and certification. Conflict of Interest form required for this position.

Robot Inspector (Certified position): Robot Inspectors perform mandatory robot inspections and
weigh-ins to ensure compliance with robot construction rules. The Robot Inspectors determine inspection
outcome decisions (pass/fail), may also perform random inspections, and work under the direction of the
Lead Robot Inspector. The Lead Robot Inspector at will provide training to the Inspectors at the Volunteer
Dinner Meeting. Robot Inspectors must complete pre-event training and certification. Conflict of
Interest form required for this position.

Team Queuing: Team Queuing volunteers are responsible for managing team traffic to and from the
playing field. Team Queuers will stage and position teams in preparation for the start of matches. Team
Queuers play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event.
Training will be provided by the Lead Team Queuer during the Volunteer Meeting.

Volunteer Registration and Information Table Attendant: The Volunteer Registration and Information
Table Attendant will manage all activities at the Volunteer Information and Registration Table, and provide
direction, assistance and information to event volunteers and attendees. The Volunteer Registration and
Information Table Attendant works under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator.

Website Evaluator: **PRE-EVENT POSITION, not required to attend competition
Prior to competition, review and score websites that are designed, built, and managed by students
participating on FIRST teams. The exact number reviewed will vary depending on the number of teams
for a particular regional competition. Evaluations are accomplished via an on-line system. Website
Evaluators are asked to abstain from evaluating any FRC teams they are affiliated with (past or
present relationship).