- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
FIRST Tech Challenge Haymarket Qualifier Sponsored by General Dynamics IT (robotics)
ORGANIZATION: VirginiaFIRST/ FIRST Chesapeake
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
FIRST Chesapeake uses robots as the vehicle to bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) based leadership opportunities to youth.
Competitions are fast-paced, fun, full of music and cheering fans.
Our volunteers are the key to our success. Whether your skills are technical or not, or even a bit rusty, we can use your help. Volunteers are needed before, during, and after our competitions- field set-up, team and volunteer registration tables, queuers, judges and referees, robot inspectors, etc. We would love for you to join us. Prior FIRST experience is helpful but not required.
To apply to volunteer: https://www.firstchesapeake.org/volunteer
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About VirginiaFIRST/ FIRST Chesapeake
Location:
7330 Staples Mill Rd #262, Richmond, VA 23228, US
Mission Statement
VirginiaFIRST, dba FIRST Chesapeake, is an independent non-profit that brings STEM-based leadership programs to students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Robotics is the means to teach technical concepts and practical know-how, as well as to build leadership skills and develop teamwork. What makes us unique is our access to the continuum of K-12 programs developed by FIRST. Community and industry professionals work side by side with students to develop a competition robot in answer to a complex engineering challenge that looks and plays like a sporting event. FIRST programs reach more students in our area of service than any other STEM-based organization. Supporting the vision and mission of FIRST, FIRST Chesapeake is providing the platform to build the next generation of technology leaders for tomorrow ’s global workforce.
Description
Throughout the school year FIRST Chesapeake holds several robotics competitions in the Greater Richmond Area, around the Commonwealth of Virginia, and into Washington DC and Maryland. It takes anywhere from 80 - 170 volunteers per event to make these opportunities for the students happen. Our volunteers fill both technical and non-technical roles. During the robotic competitions, two rotating alliances of three robots each compete in a sports based game. There are anywhere from 36 to 65 teams, and 400+ students, at each event. When not competing, teams are working on their robots.
We also have a need for both technical and non-technical adults to mentor our teams. Each team operates as a mini-business and our mentors are critical to the success of the students to compete and do community outreach.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Battlefield High School15000 Graduation DriveHaymarket, VA 20169
DATE POSTED
November 9, 2018
SKILLS
- Electronics
- STEM
- Robotics
- People Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 13
- A few hours up to the whole event, depending
- Training might be required, depending on job you request