- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Volunteer for Robotics Competition
ORGANIZATION: AZFirst
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Volunteer for the upcoming FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) Arizona Regional event March 18-21, 2015 at at Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ. and April 1-4, 2015 at Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ. We need 100 volunteers over 4 days for each event.
AZFirst is a 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to raise funds to support after school robotics programs that promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and workforce development for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology- www.usfirst.org). Since 2003, AZFirst has utilized a network of volunteers from industry and the community to work with K-12 schools and community teams to mentor students and hold robotics competitions in Arizona. We have opportunities in many areas. As much time as you can give is appreciated.
- Volunteers (ages 16 - to adult) for a regional robotics events
- We have 50 high school robotics teams competing in this event and we need your help. Volunteer for a day or for four days! It's up to you and your schedule.
- We need: Robot Inspectors; Team Queuing; Field Repair/Reset; Crowd Control; Pit Admin/Pit Announcer;Safety Glass Attendant;Safety Advisor;Practice Field Attendant
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About AZFirst
Location:
2355 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224, US
Mission Statement
The mission of AZFirst is to initiate and support, through programs, grants and scholarships, the study of science, technology and engineering by students at the middle school, high school, college and graduate school levels. Among other activities, AZFirst plans to provide financial assistance for FIRST Lego League Tournaments that involve middle school students and for US FIRST robotics competitions that involve high school students. AZFirst will also sponsor science education activities at all levels and offer financial assistance to high school, college and graduate students who intend to pursue careers as scientists and engineers. AZFirst also plans to promote and provide funding to charitable organizations that promote the appreciation and study of science, technology and engineering by students as well as other charitable organizations within the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area.
Description
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an after school program where kids practice STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Match) in a fun way by building robots for a competition. Industry mentors volunteer to share their knowledge in areas like electrical engineering, programming, machining, team building, marketing, etc. Students on a FIRST team are eligible for over $12 million in scholarships.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3300 W. Camelback RoadPhoenix, AZ 85017
DATE POSTED
October 20, 2015
SKILLS
- Robotics
- Event Planning / Management
- System Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1 to 4 days