The application process is pretty straight forward as detailed in the following step by step guide.
Go to FirstInspires.org. And click REGISTER.
Fill out the form and click the Register button.
After submitting the form check your email for the confirmation link.
Now check your email and click the confirmation link to confirm your email address.
When the link is clicked, your email is confirmed and you can now login.
Read and agree to the terms by clicking I AGREE.
Read the policy, watch the video and consent to the policy by clicking I AGREE.
After agreeing and consenting to terms and policies, you will get to your FIRST DASHBOARD. Click on VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION, then on the FIRST Mentor Network.
Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the I AGREE button.
After agreeing, order a background check done by clicking the GO TO SCREENING PARTNER button.
Fill in the form and click the Continue button.
Create an account by filling in the next form and click the Create Account button
After you have filled in some additional details you will informed of the background check price. The cost will be covered by FIRST.
Keep filling in forms, checking boxes, and clicking buttons... it will finally come to and end.
You have the option of covering the cost of the background check yourself, or you can check Not at this time to let FIRST cover the cost. You have no obligation to cover the cost. Click the Submit Order button to complete the process.
Once the order is submitted, it will take a few days to complete the check.
While the background check is in progress, there isn’t much more you can do on your FIRST dashboard, but you can review your profile.
Under your FIRST profile, there is some training on Youth Protection that you can read.