- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Volunteer at a LEGO Robotics competition @ IS51
ORGANIZATION: NYC FIRST
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Join us in celebrating 2,500 New York City students as they showcase and put to test their self-designed robots with the hopes of advancing to the 2018 FIRST World Championships. We need robot judges, referees, queuers, and more. No experience required!
In the spirit of Gracious Professionalism, enjoy free catered cuisine, fun dance music, and awesome swag giveaways as we work together in service to the next generation of STEM entrepreneurs.
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About NYC FIRST
Location:
100 Avenue of the Americas 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10013, US
Mission Statement
"To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders."- Dean Kamen, Founder
Description
New York City FIRST is a regional office of FIRST - the international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to inspire youth to pursue studies and careers in science and technology and to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in the technologically-driven global economy.
FIRST programs all share two basic components:
- engagement of students in the creative, hands-on, minds-on process of technological innovation
- bring communities together to celebrate the achievements of kids working in science and technology.
- FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
- FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12, ages 12-18)
- FIRST Lego League (grades Pre-K-8, ages 4-16)
- Serve as team coaches and develop a robotics team with exclusive access to national FIRST curriculum and program guides.
- Provide one-day volunteer support at local NYC FIRST competitions.
- Donate space to NYC robotics teams.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20 Houston St.Staten Island, NY 10302
DATE POSTED
November 7, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Volunteers ages 18 and older will need to pass Youth Protection Program screening (no cost)