FRC Blog - 2015 Championship Volunteer Recruitment

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http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/blog-2015-Championship-Volunteer-Recruitment

Please see the note below from Kathryn Myers in the FIRST Volunteer Resources Department regarding FRC Championship Volunteer Recruitment for 2015.

Hi everyone,

As everyone is aware by now, we are in need of many more FRC volunteers for the 2015 Championship because of the greater number of teams we’ll be hosting. In addition, to the Key Volunteer roles we will need to fill, such as Referee and Robot Inspector, we have many more volunteer positions available that could be filled by someone with no prior volunteer experience, such as Field Assembly and Disassembly, Judge Room Runners, Practice Field Attendants, Radio Room Monitor, Safety Glasses Attendants and Volunteer Café Attendants.

If you are able to volunteer, even for a few hours on one day, please register in the FIRST Volunteer Information and Matching System (VIMS) *Select “FRC” under Programs and select “Missouri” under State/Province: https://my.usfirst.org/FIRSTPortal/Login/VIMS_Login.aspx

http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedImages/Robotics_Programs/FRC/Resources/screencap.png

VIMS Screen

Thank you in advance for volunteering!

The FIRST Volunteer Resources Department

[Koko Ed]

I'll be there.

[Andrew Schreiber]

I'll be there.

As will I.

Though, not quite doing as many events as you are Ed.

[Aaron.Graeve]

There are few volunteers that do as many events as Ed. I need to figure out which classes to take to ensure I have no exams then. I missed Champs last year because of one misplaced Differential Equations exam *grumbles to self*.

[Doug Frisk]

I volunteered weeks ago. See you all in Duluth, {Peoria|Denver}, Minneapolis, and St. Louis!

[Rosiebotboss]

As an added note to this thread, ALL FIRST volunteers have to register in VIMs, regardless of program. FTC/FLL and JrFLL volunteers have to register as well.

[Richard Wallace]

I'll be there.As if there could be ANY doubt, Ed.:)

I'll be there, too.

[Jon Stratis]

I'll be there! Starting with this fall, by the time I get to champs, I'll have inspected at 2 off-season, 2 week zero (probably), and two regionals (can I count it as 4 if I walk across the hall/street in Duluth and Minneapolis?), And I'll still have the MN state tournament to do before the season is over!

[DonRotolo]

I'll be there.
Ya think? :rolleyes:

If there ever was a good year to make plans to volunteer at CMP this far in advance...THIS IS THE YEAR. Hotels, airfare, and almost everything else are (generally) cheaper and more available this far in advance.

[BSV]

What jobs are high school students allowed to volunteer to do?

We just got permission to bring part or all of our FRC leadership team, and thought they could help for a day (between attending some sessions at the conference, touring the pits, meeting teams, and all the other stuff that would be beneficial to their learning experience).

[Shrub]

What jobs are high school students allowed to volunteer to do?

We just got permission to bring part or all of our FRC leadership team, and thought they could help for a day (between attending some sessions at the conference, touring the pits, meeting teams, and all the other stuff that would be beneficial to their learning experience).


Kids on my team and I did field reset! I think another one could be safety glasses anything. Practice field I think is for people under 18 too.

[Rosiebotboss]

Chief VC Jess Boucher posted in the FB Vol Lounge recently that she is looking for Official Scorers. Want ring side? Be an official scorer!

[JosephC]

After getting 7 weekends in a row off from work, I don't think they'd be very happy if I requested a whole week off :rolleyes:

[Wayne Doenges]

I'l be there too as a Robot Inspector and Judge.
*all bribes will be considered :rolleyes:

[Andrew Schreiber]

I'l be there too as a Robot Inspector and Judge.
*all bribes will be considered :rolleyes:

Hey man, you can't just post that publicly, didn't you read the handbook?


All bribe negotiations must be conducted in private, public bidding for awards is highly discouraged.

[marshall]

Hey man, you can't just post that publicly, didn't you read the handbook?

Worried about some competition? ;)

[rich2202]

Hey man, you can't just post that publicly, didn't you read the handbook?

I think he is being fair by considering "all" bribes.

[Andrew Schreiber]

I think he is being fair by considering "all" bribes.

Yes, but the blind bidding really helps "level the playing field" it also increase bribe amounts which are what fund judges dinners :P


(In case anyone thinks this is serious, it's completely a joke.)

[Wayne Doenges]

Yes, but the blind bidding really helps "level the playing field" it also increase bribe amounts which are what fund judges dinners :P


(In case anyone thinks this is serious, it's completely a joke.)

Whew, I thought I was screwed :ahh:

[BSV]

Kids on my team and I did field reset! I think another one could be safety glasses anything. Practice field I think is for people under 18 too.

Ooh, field reset sounds like fun. It says it is for a minimum of two days, though. It's the first time their for most of them, and we also need to:

hit the FRC/FTC pits to meet other teams (and learn from them!)
Innovation Fair
Attend a few specific sessions at the Championship Conference
watch matches (which can be accomplished while doing field reset)
probably see a few sights


If we could do it for one day, that would be ideal, but maybe we need to sign up for safety glasses or something else with a one-day commitment.

Any other one-day items for teens? I've checked the list:

http://www.usfirst.org/community/volunteers/frc-volunteer-event-positions

and it's not obvious which other ones are or are not (for teens), in most cases.

Also, are the shifts basically the entire day? (For instance, could one leave one's post for an hour or so to attend a conference session -- with approval of their lead volunteer, of course -- and come back?) I am just trying to put together an itinerary, and am not sure what to expect. Thanks!

[cadandcookies]

Ooh, field reset sounds like fun. It says it is for a minimum of two days, though. It's the first time their for most of them, and we also need to:

hit the FRC/FTC pits to meet other teams (and learn from them!)
Innovation Fair
Attend a few specific sessions at the Championship Conference
watch matches (which can be accomplished while doing field reset)
probably see a few sights


If we could do it for one day, that would be ideal, but maybe we need to sign up for safety glasses or something else with a one-day commitment.

Any other one-day items for teens? I've checked the list:

http://www.usfirst.org/community/volunteers/frc-volunteer-event-positions

and it's not obvious which other ones are or are not (for teens), in most cases.

Also, are the shifts basically the entire day? (For instance, could one leave one's post for an hour or so to attend a conference session -- with approval of their lead volunteer, of course -- and come back?) I am just trying to put together an itinerary, and am not sure what to expect. Thanks!

I can't speak for Championships for sure, but generally lead volunteers are very accomodating for things like Field Reset, where there are often a surplus of bodies on the field anyway. This weekend I've needed to leave 10K Lakes Regional several times to attend class, and it's never been an issue, as I made sure to talk with our field supervisor ahead of time.

Field reset is a great time, especially if you like watching matches-- I'd definitely recommend it.

[rich2202]

Ooh, field reset sounds like fun. It says it is for a minimum of two days, though. It's the first time their for most of them

You might want to ask if one three-day commitment (Thurs-Sat) can be split among a few members of your team (each student works a few hours each day). They would all need to be at orientation/training.

[BSV]

You might want to ask if one three-day commitment (Thurs-Sat) can be split among a few members of your team (each student works a few hours each day). They would all need to be at orientation/training.

Great idea. I sent off the request yesterday - haven't heard back, yet.

[Chris_Elston]

As will I.

Though, not quite doing as many events as you are Ed.

At the Indiana District Champs, they announced Ed had volunteered over 50 events...:eek: :ahh:

[Andrew Schreiber]

At the Indiana District Champs, they announced Ed had volunteered over 50 events...:eek: :ahh:

Official events? I'd believe that number. Once you start counting off seasons though? No way, he's way higher.

[jvriezen]

I'll be there! Starting with this fall, by the time I get to champs, I'll have inspected at 2 off-season, 2 week zero (probably), and two regionals (can I count it as 4 if I walk across the hall/street in Duluth and Minneapolis?), And I'll still have the MN state tournament to do before the season is over!

Such dedication means you deserve a Volunteer of the Year award ! Congrats on receiving exactly that !

[Carolyn_Grace]

Official events? I'd believe that number. Once you start counting off seasons though? No way, he's way higher.

I believe the official count was 51 events, but I'd have to log into VMS to check.

That's how I totaled the volunteer years at InF District State Champs: through VMS. They had some impressive numbers.

[Alan Anderson]

Official events? I'd believe that number. Once you start counting off seasons though? No way, he's way higher.

Offseason events were explicitly not counted (because there isn't any sort of authoritative count of them).

[Richard Wallace]

Official events? I'd believe that number. Once you start counting off seasons though? No way, he's way higher.Ed's total has to be higher. I think my own is around 40 official and maybe a dozen or so unofficial, beginning 2002. Ed's got me beat by a large margin.

I believe the official count was 51 events, but I'd have to log into VMS to check.

That's how I totaled the volunteer years at InF District State Champs: through VMS. They had some impressive numbers. How far back did you check? I'm not sure how far back VMS goes.

[Jon Stratis]

I would have thought we'd was higher as well. I'm going to hit 15 official events by the end of this year, and he's been doing it so much longer than I have!