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Safety Attendant volunteers for FIRST Robotics Competition work together with the Safety Manager to help keep the event safe. Some volunteers may help by greeting visitors and handing out safety glasses at Safety Glass Stations. Others may help with pedestrian traffic flow throughout the facility, monitoring the audience, and keeping walkways and aisles clear.

Maintain an adequate supply of safety glasses at Safety Glass Station, alert the Safety Manager when more glasses, supplies, or volunteers are needed. Maintain a high level of safety as stated in the FIRST Safety Manual and FIRST Game & Event Rules Manual.  

Responsibilities

• Confirm your specific duties and responsibilities with your Safety Manager
• Provide visitors with safety glasses needed to enter the pit area and clean safety glasses when returned
• Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism when explaining FIRST safety policies
• Provide visitors with earplugs as requested
• Keep aisles, hallways and team traffic pathways clear in the Pit, near the playing field
• Limits team, volunteer, and public access to field
• Ensure that all Safety Glasses Stations are adequately supplied with safety glasses, cleaning supplies, earplugs, and other items as needed throughout the day
• Properly secure safety glasses at the end of each day during the competition
• Communicate with Event Manager and Safety Manager if additional supplies are needed
• Read the FIRST Safety Manual and FIRST Game & Event Rules Manual and are familiar with the rules
• Volunteers should only congregate around the scoring table or playing field as is necessary to fulfill the duties of their volunteer position
• No one in official event apparel (volunteer shirt or FIRST/Partner staff clothing) around the playing field should be openly cheering for one team

Experience and Skills Needed

• FIRST experience not required
• Minimum age: 13
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Approachable and friendly personality
• Ability to remain focused as well as collaborate with others and work as a member of a team
• Ability to take charge; be assertive, but tactful
• General knowledge of facility and event layout

Note: Event schedules vary. Please check the event schedule and talk to your Volunteer Coordinator for detailed information on when you are expected to arrive. Volunteers should arrive on site 15-20 minutes prior to the start of every shift to allow time to check in at the Volunteer Registration table.

Training/Resources

Please review the following resources before the event:

• Safety Glasses Sign Out Sheet (optional)
• Return Safety Glasses Sign (optional)

Reporting Relationships and Supervision

• Direct Supervision: Safety Manager and Pit Admin Supervisor
• On-Site Support: Volunteer Coordinator

* Must read and comply with the Volunteer Handbook