Robotics Competition Volunteers Needed

Albemarle High School will be hosting the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier. We still need several volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Please consider helping us out. Anyone is welcome!

Here is the link to the Event itself: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlottesville-va-first-tech-challenge-qualifier-registration-773966212777 

 

The competition is on January 14th 2023 - 7AM - 5PM. We need to find several volunteers who can help make this event run smoothly. Some roles require you to be there all day and some only a few hours. We will have food & shirts for our volunteers and you will be able to be part of a momentous event.

 

You can go to this link and sign up for whichever position you'd like. I do need to preface that you will need to make an account and you will have to do a background check & small training based on which role you want. (https://www.firstchesapeake.org/volunteer/)

Here is a list of volunteer positions we need filled:

Field Supervisor The field supervisor takes part in field set-up and maintenance, directs activity on the field to ensure smooth execution of the matches. The field supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and keeping the pace of the event. 

Judge Advisor The judge advisor coordinates the judging process, including training judges, scheduling the judging interviews, facilitating group deliberation sessions, ensuring the award decisions are made, and the awards script is written. 

Control System Advisor The control system advisor (CSA) role is to assist teams with robot control system related issues. The CSA works in collaboration with the FIRST technical advisor (FTA) and/or robot inspectors, who may direct teams experiencing issues on the field or in the pits to the CSA for assistance.

Scorekeeper Scorekeepers manage and operate the scoring system. Many events use live scoring software with referees entering scoring as it occurs on the field. In this case, the scorekeeper assists the head referee with readiness of the field to start a match, controlling the match timer and other available displays. At some events, the scorekeeper enters match scores into the scoring system once paper scoresheets are received from the referees. Scorekeepers play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event. 

Wi-Fi Technical Advisor The Wi-Fi technical advisor (WTA) is also responsible for monitoring the wireless spectrum and troubleshooting wireless issues at large and/or critical FIRST Tech Challenge events. Not every FIRST Tech Challenge event will require a WTA. Most smaller events (less than 40 robots) do not require the skills of a WTA.

The Welcome Desk & Volunteer Check-In person greets everyone who walks into the event. Having a friendly personality is a plus, as well as being organized. You must be at least 21 years of age to serve in this role. This can be a part-day role. • Check-In volunteers, hand out badges and shirts and other items as needed • Welcome guests and provide information • Be the initial point of contact for anyone walking in the door Reporting: The Welcome Desk & Volunteer Check-In reports to the Volunteer Coordinator.

Pit Administrator This role is necessary to assist teams, spectators, or any other visitor to the event and answer all questions. Stationed in the pit area, this person fields many questions throughout the day, from where the competition is happening, to timing of the event. This volunteer will collect necessary forms from teams, distribute information, and make important announcements to the teams throughout the day. 

Lead Robot Inspector Robot inspectors perform mandatory robot inspections to ensure compliance with robot construction rules. Lead robot inspectors supervise the robot inspectors and act as a resource to the robot inspectors performing the inspections. 

Lead Field Inspector Field inspectors perform mandatory field inspections to ensure that every robot can successfully connect and compete in a match. Lead field inspectors supervise the field inspectors and act as a resource to the field inspectors performing the inspections.

Lead Queuer Lead queuers manage the flow of teams to and from the competition area. Lead queuers will work with the tournament director and the field tech advisor (FTA) to create unrestricted paths to and from the pit area to the competition area. Lead queuers serve as guides to help the queueing staff ensure proper team flow to and from the competition area. 

Robot Inspector Robot inspectors are responsible to ensure every robot follows the guidelines outlined in FIRST Tech Challenge Game Manual Part 1 and are ready to compete on the field. The inspection process involves filling out a checklist for every robot and placing a label or other unique tag on the robot after it passes inspection. Some regions will use the scoring system to track inspection status and completion. 

Queuer Queuers are responsible for managing team traffic to and from the playing field and staging and positioning teams in preparation for the start of matches. They play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and keeping the pace of the event. 

Lead Scorekeeper The lead scorekeeper is the person responsible for making sure that the scoring system is set up correctly and that match scores are entered accurately. They serve as a guide/resource to the scorekeeper who runs the scoring system during the event which provides the teams and audience scores of each match.

The Load-In Volunteer helps to set-up the event before the competition. This work is done on either a Friday or a Saturday. Reporting: The Load-In Volunteer reports to the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as others.

The Load-Out Volunteer helps to tear down the event after the competition. This work is done on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon/evening. This is a part-day role. Reporting: The Load-Out Volunteer reports to the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as others.