Volunteers must create an account on www.firstinspires.org and apply to the role. Click “register” at the top right of the homepage to register a new FIRST account (or log in to your existing account). If you are setting up a new account you will receive an email to confirm you email/account. Be sure to confirm your email within 48 hours of registering.

In your FIRST® dashboard go to the  “Volunteer Registration” tab, click on “Event Volunteering” and search for the events of your choice (e.g., search Louisiana, FIRST Tech Challenge, and by month or date range to find events (please note, events are not 2 days, they are Saturdays only).  Find an event and click “Volunteer” to choose roles you are interested in. To learn more about the different FIRST Tech Challenge volunteer roles, please read:  FIRST Tech Challenge Volunteer Role Descriptions. View the quick start guide above for a general overview.

If looking to mentor or coach a team, click on “FIRST Mentor Network”

After submitting your volunteer application, you will be prompted to begin Youth Protection Screening. Screening is a simple and free process for all volunteers. Click the “Begin YPS” then click the “Go to screening partner” button. (please note you are not required to pay or provide you social security #, simply press continue or opt out when prompted).

You can also find YPS by going to the drop down menu by your name at the top right of the screen.

All volunteers 18 and over must be screened as part of the FIRST Youth Protection Program.

All volunteers must have a current Consent & Release form on file. When logged into your dashboard,  go to the drop down menu by your name at the top right of the screen. Click on “Acknowledgement Forms”

Upon application, training can be accessed from within the dashboard. Please follow these instructions to access training through the dashboard. If you have applied for a role but have not received access to the training, please email ftclouisiana@gmail.com. A separate confirmation of the role assignment will come at a later date.

FIRST Tech Challenge hosts a series of volunteer webinars throughout the season designed to support key volunteer roles. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for volunteers to connect, foster community, hear from experts on the current season and game, and exchange insights and experiences about their roles. Check out the webinar schedule here.