FIRST® in Alabama is a volunteer based non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2015 to ensure every Alabama student has access to the exciting world of competitive robotics. FIRST® dedicated volunteers demonstrate a passion for FIRST® programs. These volunteers are aligned with our mission of making our Children’s future a success. They contribute their time, skills and expertise by serving on various committees, mentoring, judging, and on site the day of the event. If you would like to be part of helping secure a bright for all and collaborate with like-minded peers from all over the United States, then here is how you can volunteer!

Key volunteer roles   Non-key volunteer roles

Watch Our Video on How to Register to Volunteer

Event Volunteer Opportunities and Roles

Alumni & Scholarship Attendant Awards Assistant Control System Advisor Crowd Control Field Assembly/Disassembly Field Repair/Reset Field Supervisor FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA) FIRST Technical Advisor Assistant (FTAA) Game Announcer Head Referee Inspection Manager Judge Judge Advisor Judge Advisor Assistant (JAA) Lead Robot Inspector Lead Safety Advisor Lead Safety Glasses Attendant Lead Team Queuer Machine Shop Attendant Machine Shop Staff Master of Ceremonies (Emcee) Master of Ceremonies Assistant

Official Scorer Pit Administration Supervisor Pit Administration Support Pit Announcer Practice Field Attendant Referee Robot Inspector Safety Advisor Safety Glasses Attendant Scorekeeper Spare Parts Attendant Student Ambassador Student Ambassador Coordinator Team Load-In/Out Attendant Team Load-In/Out Manager Team Queuing Team Social Attendant VIP Media Check-In Table Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Lounge Monitor Volunteer Registration Assistant Volunteer Registration Supervisor Webcast Operator (not available at all events) Welcome Table Attendant

For information and descriptions on these roles, please visit firstinspires.org

Register to be a Volunteer

Volunteers need to register in the FIRST® Volunteer Information System (VIMS)

Register as a Volunteer

If you need help with VIMS, you may find instructions here.

Register at least 2 weeks ahead of the event, and keep in mind that it may take up to a week for your name to appear on the list after you register. Volunteers also have to complete the FIRST® Youth Protection Program and screening.

To volunteer for a FIRST® in Alabama Robotics Competition FRC® event contact:
Janella Chenoweth:
Michelle Henson