FIRST Alumni Handbook

PAG E 3 6 P A G E Getting started as a FIRST volunteer I have a few hours or a few days to give: As a FIRST event volunteer, you can join the global support system we’ve built to help young people find what makes them come alive – and be re-energized yourself. Find an event volunteer role that fits your your personality: Get in the center of the action as a referee or field reset, or support teams in the pits as a judge or pit admin. I’m looking for a long-term commitment: As a FIRST team mentor or coach, you can empower young people to think big and feel hopeful for their future. You don’t need particular expertise, but you do need a schedule that lets you make a reliable mentorship commitment throughout the season (varies by program and team). Online mentor training is available through FIRST . To browse local volunteer opportunities and get started as a volunteer, create a FIRST dashboard account a t my.firstinspires.org/Dashboard/ . 43% of alumni are still involved in FIRST as mentors, coaches or event volunteers.