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FIRST in Michigan

Education: STEM
5844 Independence Ln, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
Phone (248) 425 - 4148
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Our mission

To establish a sustainable FIRST Robotics Competition team at every high school in the state.
Opportunities

Robotics Competition Event

FIRST events are staffed entirely by volunteers. Roles include organizers, judges, referees, inspectors, photographers, pit managers, queuers, MCs and game announcers, AV experts, electricians, field crews, EMT’s and nurses. Volunteering at an event is a great way to see FIRST up close and personal.
You can see step by step directions for registering to volunteer or view a list of event volunteer roles on our website.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 21+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Event support, Indoor
  • On-site, Formal, Skilled
  • Evenings, Weekends

Robotics Competition Team Volunteer

Every team needs a leader but they also benefit from technical mentors such as engineers, programmers, and challenge-specific professionals. Non-technical mentors can help organize food, team attire, and travel. Visit our Run a Team page to find out how to start a team or contact the FIRST Robotics Competition Michigan Director to mentor an existing team. Training sessions, workshops, and a supportive FIRST community are available to help get new coaches/mentors up to speed. The scope of the roles is at the discretion of the coaches.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

FIRST Volunteer

Our organization is always looking for passionate volunteers such as team recruiters, website managers, accountants, public relations, grant writers, graphic designers, statisticians, trailer drivers.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Office work, Indoor
  • None, Formal, Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

High School FIRST Robotics teams are part of a rich culture of young innovators, guided by coaches and mentors, who tackle real-world challenges with ingenuity, integrity, and a sense of fun. We’re excited to have you on our team!
About us

Geared for high school students, the FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of a varsity sport with the real world experience of building a robot. Teams produce a commercial product that is designed, machined, programmed, and marketed to win. Along the way, students sample a variety of STEM fields to see where their true passion lies. Working side by side with industry mentors, FIRST gives students on-the-job experience and the chance to build skills not possible in a traditional classroom setting.