VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Every Year FIRST® host thousands of events around the globe. These events are made possible through the support of Event Volunteers who work alongside others who are passionate about the mission of FIRST® to run seasonal events at the local, regional, and even international levels.
VOLUNTEER AT THE BUCKEYE
Here in Cleveland, the Buckeye Regional requires more than 200 event volunteers to make the competition run smoothly. These volunteers fill such important roles as: Safety Attendants, Field Reset, Judges, Emcees, Referees, Control System Advisors, Event Managers, Field Supervisors, Technical Advisors, Game Announcers, and more. Most event volunteer positions require little, or no special skills or expertise. Training is provided along with volunteer shirts and meals during the tournament.
The Buckeye Regional Planning Committee hopes that your will consider becoming a volunteer for the 25th annual Buckeye Regional.
As an Event Volunteer you will:
Empower students to be good global citizens who understand that they can use their collective skills to make a positive impact in one person’s life, in their community, and even the world.
Join a community of like-minded individuals that support FIRST® programs.
Receive general FIRST® training and training for your volunteer role.
Have access to certificates of volunteerism and other recognition items.
No matter your availability and the level you want to be involved in, there is a role for you, this includes both technical and non-technical roles. Some roles require minimal time commitment with succinct day-of preparation. Other roles require pre-event training and longer participation on event days.
Event volunteers can be:
FIRST alumni
Community members and leaders
Parents
Teachers/Professors
Professionals (technical or non-technical)
Employees of corporate sponsors
College students and faculty
FIRST teams/participants
Friends and family members of students
Even if you only have a few hours to give, your contribution can not only make a huge difference for participating teams, it can also be a deeply rewarding experience for you as well. Please read the Volunteer overview (pdf) to learn more about volunteering and be sure to also read the Volunteer Task Descriptions to learn about the many types of fun jobs we have available.
GET STARTED TODAY!
Join the more than 250,000 people around the world preparing a new generation of young people for the future through engaging, hands-on robotics programs. You can Create or edit your volunteer registration, by going to the FIRST’s FIRST® Event Volunteer Registration page on the FIRST® inspires website.
You'll find that volunteering at the FIRST® Robotics Competition's Buckeye Regional is an amazing opportunity. You'll be energized, feel fulfilled, and have fun!
For more information about becoming a volunteer at the Buckeye Regional, please contact Mr. Jon Potter, our Volunteer Coordinator (Email), or Ms. Hannah Foster, our Volunteer Supervisor (Email).
