Help us inspire the next generation of innovators and leaders!
FIRST is more than just a competition, it's a community! FIRST competitions and events are not possible without the amazing help from our volunteers. You can help us inspire students through innovation, inclusion, team work, and fun! From a few hours to events all year long, every role helps students grow, learn, and thrive.
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Confidently Inspire the Next Generation
We want all FIRST volunteers to feel confident in their roles. From judging to safety goggles and registration to field resets. We offer a variety of guidebooks and interactive training modules to help volunteers feel prepared for any role.
Volunteer HandbookCreating a Safe, Supportive Experience
FIRST is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for every student. Through our Youth Protection Program, coaches, mentors, and volunteers are trained to support our robotics programs with high standards of care and respect.
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A Role for Everyone
Whether you want to spend your time learning firsthand from our teams, helping plan and organize the event, or want to be right where the action is on the playing field, there is a role for you! Every role is critical to providing life changing experiences for youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn more about the volunteer roles below.
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Assign Me As Needed
Unsure what role you may play? Happy to help out in any role? Choose this role and we will assign you where you are needed most!
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Judge
As a judge, you'll play a key role in recognizing and celebrating team achievements by engaging directly with students through interviews and presentations. offering encouragement and constructive feedback along the way.
Meet the TeamsCross Program
Referee
Want to be a part of the action on the field? Referees observe robot game matches, track the status of each match, and assist competitors in understanding the rules of the game.
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Emcee
Bring the energy and spirit of FIRST to life as an Emcee, the enthusiastic voice that guides the audience through match play and team introductions. If you enjoy public speaking, connecting with teams, and creating a fun, inclusive atmosphere, this high-profile, fast-paced role is a perfect fit!
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Robot Inspector
Robot Inspectors ensure all robots meet technical and safety rules before competing. This hands-on, team-facing role combines engineering, communication, and rule enforcement to support fair and safe gameplay across the event.
Meet the TeamsCross Program
Pit Runner
Pit Runners are responsible for ensuring teams receive critical event information and are guided efficiently to the competition area.
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Practice Attendant
A Practice Attendant plays an important role in helping teams prepare for competition by managing access to the practice field area, ensuring safety, and supporting fair and efficient field use.
Meet the Teams Around the FieldCross Program
Quiet Room Attendant
The Quiet Room is a place for individuals to step away from the excitement and pressure of a FIRST event to decompress in silence. The Quiet Room Supervisor oversees the Quiet Room and helps to ensure that individuals using the room respect the nature of the space.
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Team Registration
Team Registration volunteers are the welcoming faces of the event, greeting teams, checking rosters, and distributing essential event materials.
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Scorekeeper
Scorekeepers operate the scoring software used during the event and are responsible for managing match data, rankings, and results displays.
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Volunteer Room Assistant
As a Volunteer Room Assistant, you'll help create a warm and organized welcome for fellow volunteers by assisting with check-in, distributing materials, and supporting the Volunteer Coordinator throughout the event.
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Audio/Video Crew
Be part of the action as Audio Visual Crew, where you'll help capture the excitement of a FIRST event through sound, lighting, video, and livestream support. This hands-on role is perfect for detail-oriented volunteers who enjoy tech, teamwork, and creating engaging experiences for both live and online audiences.
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Photographer
The Event Photographer captures the excitement and spirit of FIRST events by photographing teams, robots, volunteers, and key moments. This creative and collaborative role helps tell the story of the event through digital images.
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Field Resetter
Field Resetters help keep the pace of match play by quickly and safely resetting the field after each match. They are essential to the flow of the event, working closely with the field team to ensure a consistent and safe competition environment.
Around the FieldCross Program
Queuer
Stage and position teams in preparation for their matches or judging sessions, ensuring smooth traffic flow and punctuality.
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Merch Table Attendant
Merch Table Attendants assist at the FIRST NL merch table, where custom t-shirts and other merchandise are made and sold. Make t-shirts or manage the sales kiosk.
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Official Scorer
Official Scorers are vital to the technical and procedural success of each event, observing matches, counting game pieces, and inputting scoring achievements to ensure safe and fair gameplay.
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