[orangemoore]

It is unusual for new volunteers become the lead of something without first being as assistant for the position first.

As an example I am currently an FTAA for FTC this year and I hope/plan to be an FTA next year.

One thing I like about it is you can learn what the position is like and the person you are helping can teach you good practices and other sorts of important things a manual cannot.

Also I think there are certain positions should (more often than not) be filled by adults. Like said before it all depends on maturity. I think I could be a good ref but there are some people on my team that I don't think are ready for it if asked.