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Help us emPOWER girls this September!
How Do I Volunteer?
It's as easy as 4 steps! 
1.  Review volunteer positions and decide what would fit you best!
2. Click the button below to fill out the Google Form!
3. Clear your schedule for September 28, 2019!
4. Help emPOWER girls for the 10th year in a row and have fun while you're doing it!

​Volunteer  Positions​

Referee
Requirements:  Must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school. Previous experience preferred.
Description: "Referees observe matches, identify rule infractions, "call them", and participate in deliberations regarding contested calls. Work under the direction of the Head Referee. They play a critical role in ensuring a positive, fair environment with a smooth flow of match play, and maintaining the pace of the event. This role is physically active role positioned on the perimeter of the playing field." - FIRST® 

Job will include:
  • Participating in discussions with Head Referee and other Referees to determine official penalty or scoring rulings 
  • Monitoring/promoting safe practices on and around the playing field 
  • Observing matches, "calling" rule infractions 

Official Scorer
Requirements:  High School Aged or older. No prior experience needed.
Description: "The Official Scorer for FIRST Robotics Competition is a Key Volunteer position for the 2019 game, DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE. This role is physically active role positioned on the perimeter of the playing field."  - FIRST®

Job will include:
  • Observing matches
  • Counting game pieces as they are scored to help provide real time scoring during the match
  • Inputting scores
  • Once each match is complete, doing a final count of game pieces
  • Working directly with a referee (under the direction of the Head Referee)

Field Reset
Requirements:  High School Aged or older. No prior experience needed. Moderate physical activity.
Description: "Field Repair-Reset volunteers for FIRST Robotics Competition repair and reset the playing field after each team match. Plays a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining pace of the event. Duties need to be done efficiently. This position is normally very physically active." - FIRST® 

Job will include:
  • Replacing game pieces and field elements to their starting position after the conclusion of each match.
  • Checking for and removing debris left by robots.
  • Checking for runs and loose seams in the carpet, applying and removing tape as necessary.
  • Open and close gates for robot entrance and departure.
  • Ensuring the safety of surrounding participants in case of game pieces exiting the playing field. 

Field Tear-Down
Requirements: Must be able to stay after competition ends. High School Aged or older. High physical activity.
Description: "Field Disassembly volunteers for FIRST Robotics Competition assist with disassembly of the competition playing field ... on event break-down day." - FIRST® 

Job will include: 
  • Disassembling playing field and electronics and pack in travel crates
  • Assisting in loading travel crates and carpet rolls onto truck, as needed
*Note: this job requires possible heavy lifting and a high level of physical activity.