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No Robotics Experience Required!
Volunteer for an Event
FIRST Chesapeake volunteers are the key to inspiring today’s youth to become tomorrow’s innovators and technology leaders. Whether you have technical or non-technical expertise, there is a volunteer role for you!
Why volunteer?
Click Here For More Inspiring Photos of Our Volunteers!
Which role is right for me?
Take our Matchmaker quiz to see what role is best for you!
How Do I Volunteer?
Returning Volunteers
New Volunteers
For additional assistance, please consult the following resources:
Want to be a part of the action?
Check back late summer/early fall to view 2022-23 FTC Event dates
Check back late summer/early fall to view the 2023 FRC Event dates
Mentors are individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines who work side by side with students to share their knowledge and help guide them through the season. Many mentors contribute weekly during competition season.
Sample Mentor Roles
Non-technical | Technical |
• Project Manager Mentor | • Robot Programming (C++, Java, or Labview) |
• Scholarship Mentor | • Electrical Engineering |
• Marketing Mentor | • Mechanical Engineering |
• Finance Mentor |
The NEW FIRST Mentor Network is an interactive platform allowing mentors to find FIRST teams to work with virtually or face to face, locally or across the country, for a few hours or for a season. Learn more and create your mentor profile today!
Question about volunteering or mentoring? Contact us at
Does Your Company Support Volunteerism?
Are you interested is learning more about Dollars for Doers or Company
Matching Gift Programs? Go to this page to see if your employer
participates, or for help designating FIRST Chesapeake as your employer's
giving program beneficiary.
Thank You!
We appreciate all the amazing people who volunteered their time, support,
and enthusiasm during the 2021-2022 season!
Gold Circle Volunteer Award Winners for 2021-2022
Pankaj Oberoi
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Paul Merkham |
Kevin Pardus
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Arlene Lantz |
Andrew Magaletti |
Phil Malone |
Steve Shade |
Denis Furtalev |
Interested in learning about volunteering for other FIRST programs?
FIRST LEGO League Challenge program in Maryland
FIRST LEGO League in Virginia and Washington, DC