Rockin' Robotics Competition Volunteer Opportunity

Get Connected Icon Happens On Dec 19, 2015
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Description

Looking for individuals to help put on the most amazing robotics competition. Tasks could include Nuts & Bolts Inspector (robot inspector), Call ‘Em as You See ‘Em (referee), or Walk this Way (queuer), just to name a few. There are numerous types of roles available. Roles range from technical to non-technical and physical activity ranges from active to sedentary.

DETAILS:
• Free T-Shirt and volunteer pin, breakfast and lunch (if volunteering during those meals)
• Shift lengths start at 3 hours and go all day.
• Actual volunteer hours dependent on role.
• Reference and training materials will be provided if required for the role.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Signing up for event in FIRST’s Volunteer Information and Matching System which includes free background check. Background check not completed on individuals under 18.
• Review of training material prior to event, if applicable
• Completion of Certification Test five days prior to event.

NEXT STEP:
If this sounds like fun to you, express interest in the role and provide any relevant background information- Detail-oriented? Computer whiz? JAVA Junkie (the language, not the coffee)? Current/ past employment experience? New to it all? No problem! We’ll take your background and offer you open roles that may be of interest to you.

The FIRST Tech Challenge is a world-class celebration of teams of middle and high school students. The goal of FIRST is to inspire students to be our next generation of innovators, scientists and technology leaders by enabling them to experience the excitement of math, science and engineering. We help prepare today’s youth for the advanced workplace of tomorrow.

Details

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Location

Get Connected Icon UVA Campus
Charlottesville, VA  22904