Why Volunteer with FIRST Washington?
FIRST Washington offers the most comprehensive STEM and career connected learning in the state and serves students between 6-18 years old. We need volunteers from all backgrounds and abilities to build an inclusive and welcoming learning community. Help us support the STEM innovators of the future!
Event Volunteering:
Events run from November through March. Event volunteers put on a great experience for students. We have several roles for you.
- Judges – Help evaluate and give feedback to teams
- Referees – Help the students play their game safely and fairly
- Field Crews – Help with setup, run, and tear down of fields and A/V equipment
Coaching or Mentoring:
Teams rely on mentors to assist and educate the team with a range of different tasks.
Skills needed by teams include:
- Marketing and fundraising
- Graphic design and communications
- Team organization and project and financial management
- Software and hardware engineering
Each of our programs have varying time commitments, but each is extremely rewarding. No previous experience is required to mentor a team.
Most of our team activities run from September through April. Coaches/Mentors can arrange with their team when and how they are able to contribute. Working directly with a group of students is likely the most rewarding experience you will have.