Call for Volunteers
December 2016-March 2017
There are opportunities to volunteer at more than 40 robotics competitions around the
state. Both technical and non-technical volunteers welcome and no background in
robotics is required. Training is provided for all positions.
● FIRST LEGO League Junior (FLLJr. - ages 6-10) as Reviewers;
● FIRST LEGO League (FLL-ages 9-14) as judges;
● FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC-Grades 7-12)) as technical volunteers and judges;
● FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC-Grades 9-12) FIRST Chesapeake District;
The next steps:
● Take a look at the FIRST in Maryland Calendar of Events for a listing of all the
events to-date.
● If you might be interested in volunteering, but aren’t ready to commit or want
more information- fill out this 2-minute form so we know to follow up with you.
Volunteering General Interest Form
● If you know which events you would like to volunteer for - head over to
the VIMS and update your record. Or if you are new to FIRST volunteering -
create a new record in the VIMS. Registering in the VIMS for at least one event
will link you to screening through the Youth Protection Program (YPP). You will
be able to apply for roles in the VIMS.
Last Season Maryland Recap: There were more than 1600 event volunteers and 45
events supporting 600+ teams and thousands of students in four FIRST in Maryland
robotics programs. Many thanks to the supportive community for making this possible.
Questions about volunteering for FIRST events in Maryland/DC?
Jenny Beatty, Volunteer Director, jbeatty@stemaction.org
