| 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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2025-2026 Northern Nevada Volunteer Opportunities2025-2026 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.Help Build the Future — Volunteer for the 2025–2026 FIRST Robotics Season! Las Vegas and Southern Nevada2025-2026 Southern Nevada Volunteer Opportunities FIRST hosts thousands of events around the globe annually, made possible by volunteers who fill over 250,000 roles to accomplish the mission of FIRST. Volunteer roles range from safety attendants and field reset to judges, emcees, and referees. Volunteering at an event is a great way to share technical or professional knowledge, but you do not need special skills or expertise to volunteer. Complete your volunteer hours at a fun robotics event! Saturday, October 18, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Learn & Play Scrimmage AM & PM
Follow these steps to register to volunteer at an event:
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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