Each FIRST Robotics Competition season culminates with district and regional events where qualifying teams compete for awards and a spot at the FIRST Championship. Events offer students an amazing experience as they celebrate their hard work, have fun, make new friendships, and are exposed to ideas and ideology that will enhance their lives for decades to come.
To learn more about the FIRST Robotics Community, please visit FIRST | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (firstinspires.org)
FIRST Events are staffed by volunteers and there many technical and non-technical roles available.
The Load-In/Out Crew for FIRST Robotics Competition is critical to the safety of teams, volunteers, and the public during load-in/out processes. This is a physically active position that requires facilitating smooth team traffic flow throughout the facility when the teams are transporting their materials, including their robots, in and out of the event venue at the start and end of an event. A volunteer does not need to fulfill both roles of Load-In Crew and Load-Out Crew; instead, they could fill either position independent of the other.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Safety Manager to ensure safety of all team members and volunteers that are taking part in the load-in/out process
- Direct teams as they are transporting robots, tool crates, etc. into and out of the event venue
- Keep aisles, hallways and team traffic pathways clear in the Pit at all times
- Know the location to all important areas of the venue (e.g. first aid station, Pit area, etc.) to provide adequate instruction as requested
- May be asked to work outside directing traffic in the load-in/out area and/or teams entering or exiting the venue
Experience and Skills Needed
- FIRST experience not required
- Approachable and friendly personality
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to take charge; be assertive, but tactful
- Physically active position; ability to stand for long periods; walk the length of the facility
- General knowledge of facility and event layout (can learn this on-site before shift begins)
- Adults preferred but older teens may be considered
To register for this role:
- Visit https://www.firstinspires.org/ways-to-help/volunteer
- Click Volunteer Registration
- Start Registration: Log in or Create Account
- Once you have an account, fill out the Youth Protection Screening along with the About You and Expertise sections.
- From your dashboard, click Event Volunteering and find your event—First Robotics Competition; Wisconsin; Seven Rivers, La Crosse, WI.
- Choose the days, times and roles that interest you, click next and then submit! Thank you!!
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinators at 7rrvolunteers@gmail.com with any questions.
