| Our mission | To inspire young people to become science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership |
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Great Basin Area - Volunteers needed for FIRST robotics Events! No experience needed!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, October 19, 2024 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Next Level Programming Workshop & Scrimmage (PM) ● Elko High School, 987 College Ave, Elko, NV 89801 ● Next Level Programming Workshop (AM): 7am - 1pm - Instructor Assistants and Setup Crews needed ● Scrimmage (PM): 12pm - 5pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, and Teardown Crews needed Saturday, November 23, 2024 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier 3N ● Elko Convention & Visitors Authority - Convention Center, 700 Moren Way, Elko, NV 89801 ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants 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.Reno - Volunteers needed for FIRST Robotics events! No experience needed!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, October 19, 2024 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Scrimmage 1N (AM) & 2N (PM) ● Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502 ● Scrimmage 1N (AM ) 7am - 1pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed. ● Scrimmage 2N (PM) 12pm - 5pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, and Teardown Crews needed. Saturday, October 26, 2024 - FIRST Tech Challenge Autonomous Workshop (AM) & Scrimmage (PM) ● Virginia City High School, 95 R St, Virginia City, NV 89440 ● Autonomous Workshop (AM): 7:30am - 1pm - Instructor Assistants, and Setup Crews needed ● Scrimmage (PM): 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper and Teardown Crews needed Saturday, November 09, 2024 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier 1N ● Bishop Manogue Catholic High School, 110 Bishop Manogue Dr, Reno, NV 89511 ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed Saturday, November 16, 2024 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier 2N ● TBA ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed Saturday, December 07, 2024 - FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 1N (AM) & 2N (PM) - FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival (AM) ● Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502 ● LM 1N (AM): 7:30am - 1:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed ● Festival (AM): 8am - 1pm - Reviewers, Team Activity Assistants and Setup/Teardown Crews needed ● LM 2N (PM): 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper and Teardown Crews needed Saturday, December 14, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Northern Nevada Championship ● Mendive Middle School, 1900 Whitewood Dr, Sparks, NV 89434 ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed Saturday, January 11, 2025 - FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 3N (AM) & 4N (PM) ● TBA ● LM 3N (AM): 7:30am - 1:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed ● LM 4N (PM): 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Teardown Crews needed Saturday, January 25, 2025 - FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 5N (AM) & 6N (PM) ● Excel Christian School, 850 Baring Blvd, Sparks, NV 89436 ● LM5N (AM): 7:30am - 1:30pm -AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper and Setup Crews needed ● LM6N (PM): 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, Robot/Field Inspectors, Scorekeeper and Teardown Crews needed Friday & Saturday, February 07 & 08, 2025– FIRST Tech Challenge League Tournament ● TBA ● Friday (Day 1): 2pm - 8pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Queuers, Practice Field Assistants, Robot/Field Inspectors, Setup Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed ● Saturday (Day 2): 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Game Announcers, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Field Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeepers, Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed Saturday, April 12, 2025 – FIRST LEGO Explore Festival (AM) ● TBA ● 8am - 1pm - Reviewers, Team Activity Assistants and Setup/Teardown Crews needed For more information on our programs, 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.Volunteers needed for FIRST robotics events! No experience needed!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, November 9, 2024 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier #1
Practice Field Attendant VolunteerMust be a good time manager.Pit Administration Support VolunteerMust be a good communicator.Awards Assistant VolunteerMust be highly organized and a good communicator.Crowd Control VolunteerMust be a good communicator and have the ability to stand for long periods. |
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| How you help | FIRST Nevada events would not be possible without your generous time and support. Each season, FIRST Nevada utilizes hundreds of volunteers for our exciting events. Whether you have a few hours to volunteer or an entire day, there is a volunteer role suited to your unique talents and interest. Event volunteers take on a variety of roles from judging to crowd control; both technical and non-technical roles. We welcome all talents, ideas, skills, and enthusiasm, with no experience required. |
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