2025-2026 Northern Nevada Volunteer Opportunities
Join 250,000 people around the world preparing a new generation of young people for the future through engaging, hands-on robotics programs. Volunteering at a FIRST event is an amazing opportunity for you to be energized, feel fulfilled, and have fun. No experience is necessary, and free, online training is provided. Complete your volunteer hours at a fun robotics event!
Saturday, September 06, 2025 – FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff ● National Automobile Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Reno, NV 89501 ● 6:30am – 11:30am – AV Assistant and Teardown Crews needed
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – FIRST LEGO League Challenge Robot in a Day Workshop & Kickoff Celebration ● Little Flower Elementary School, 1300 Casazza Dr., Reno, NV 89502 ● Robot in a Day (AM): 7am – 1pm – Instructor Assistant and Setup Crews needed ● Kickoff (PM) : 1:30pm – 4:30pm – AV Assistant, and Teardown Crews needed Saturday,
September 27, 2025 – FIRST Tech Challenge Robot in a Day Workshop ● UNR Innevation Center (K-12 Robotics), 190 E Liberty St., Reno, NV 89501 ● 7:30am – 4:30pm – Instructor Assistant, and Setup/Teardown Crews needed
Saturday, October 04, 2025 – FIRST LEGO League Challenge Next Level Programming Workshop ● Smithridge STEM Academy, 4801 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89502 ● 7am – 1pm – Instructor Assistant, Setup/Teardown Crews needed
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – FIRST LEGO League Challenge Learn and Play Scrimmage AM & PM ● TBA ● AM: 7am – 1pm – AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, and Setup Crews needed. ● PM: 12pm – 5pm – AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, and Teardown Crews needed.
Saturday, November 01, 2025 – FIRST Tech Challenge Scrimmage ● Whittell High School, 240 Warrior Way, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 ● 12:30pm – 6:30pm – AV Assistant, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper and Setup/Teardown Crews needed
Saturday, November 15, 2025 – FIRST LEGO League Challenge Carson City Qualifier ● Eagle Valley Middle School, 4151 E 5th St.,Carson City, NV 89701 ● 7am – 6pm – AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed
Saturday, November 22, 2025 – FIRST LEGO League Challenge Sparks Qualifier ● Sky Ranch Middle School, 1200 Windmill Farms Pkwy.,Sparks, NV 89436 ● 7am – 6pm – AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed
Saturday, December 06, 2025 – FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 1N – FIRST LEGO League Explore Fall Festival (AM) ● Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln.,Reno, NV 89502 ● Fall Festival: 8am – 12pm – Reviewers, Team Activity Assistants and Setup /Teardown Crews needed ● LM 1N: 12:30pm – 6:30pm – AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Queuers, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed
Saturday, December 13, 2025 – FIRST LEGO League Challenge Northern Nevada Championship ● Mendive Middle School, 1900 Whitewood Dr., Sparks, NV 89434 ● 7am – 6pm – AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 2N ● Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley, 124 N Main St., Yerington, NV 89447 ● LM 2N: 12:3pm – 6:30pm – AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Queuers, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed
Saturday, January 24, 2026 – FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 3N (AM) & 4N (PM) ● Excel Christian School, 850 Baring Blvd., Sparks, NV 89436 ● LM 3N: 7:30am – 1:30pm – AV Assistant, Queuers, MC/Game Announcer, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed ● LM 4N : 12:30pm – 6:30pm – AV Assistant, Queuers, MC/Game Announcer, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Teardown Crews needed
Friday & Saturday, February 06 & 07, 2026 – FIRST Tech Challenge League Tournament ● McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer St., Reno, NV 89523 ● Friday (Day 1): 2:30pm – 8pm – AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Judge Rm Queuers, Practice Field Assistants, Robot Inspectors, Setup Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed ● Saturday (Day 2): 7am – 6:30pm – AV Assistant, Game Announcers, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Field Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeepers, Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed
Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21, 2026 – FIRST Tech Challenge Nevada State Championship ● TBA ● Friday (Day 1): 2:30pm – 8pm – AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Judge Rm Queuers, Practice Field Assistants, Robot Inspectors, Setup Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed ● Saturday (Day 2): 7am – 6:30pm – AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Field Assistants, Robot Game Queuers, Referees, Scorekeepers, Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – FIRST LEGO Explore Spring Festival ● National Automobile Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Reno, NV 89501 ● 8am – 12pm – Reviewers, Team Activity Assistants and Setup /Teardown Crews needed
For more information on our programs, please visit www.firstnevada.org
Follow these steps to register to volunteer at an event: Create an account in the FIRST Dashboard at firstinspires.org – sign up is located in the top right corner of the page.
1. Click the Volunteer Registration tab & choose ‘Volunteer at an Event.
2. Filter events by location / program and select an event.
3. Choose up to five roles and apply.
4. Complete your required youth protection background screening (US & Canada). When checking out, please select “not at this time” for FIRST support of your screening fees.
You will receive an email from your volunteer coordinator, Aki Okazaki (A.Okazaki@FIRSTNevada.org) if you are assigned to a volunteer role. Please see the Volunteer Event Checklist for detailed information.