As a mentor or coach of a FIRST team, you empower students to be future game changers. You’re working side by side with FIRST participants to build their leadership and problem-solving skills and, more importantly, their sense of belonging and self-confidence. Your contribution to the success of FIRST programs is immeasurable.
Because of your commitment to making a difference as a FIRST volunteer, the local and global movement for a better future is growing.
Mentors / Coaches are the spark behind the outstanding accomplishments of FIRST students.
Why become a mentor / coach?
- It is a highly rewarding experience that lets you collaborate and help students achieve their goals.
- You provide technical multifaceted support – engineering, programming, training, planning, financial, etc.
- You mean the world to students.
- You will learn and experience a variety of challenges.
- You pass on your training and skills, the ultimate pay-it-forward role, while having a lot of fun.
- Your contribution to the success of FIRST programs and ultimately to the success of FIRST is immeasurable.
Who can become a mentor / coach?
- People from all backgrounds and disciplines who bring either technical or nontechnical expertise to the team.
- An engaged adult who inspires and guides students, learning alongside them.
- An adult with a passion for STEM and robotics.
- A volunteer whose time and expertise will contribute to the learning, growth and success of students and teams.
- Someone who is available, patient, supportive, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
- Someone who shares expertise in programming, goal setting, skill building, writing, reporting, business management, marketing, or fundraising.
- An adviser who helps foster FIRST core values of Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition.
Interested in mentoring or coaching?
If you are interested in becoming a team Mentor or Coach, contact us today!
Mentor / Coach Training
Mentoring and coaching with FIRST is a cross-program training module designed for new and prospective mentors and coaches that will allow you to develop a deeper understanding of the expectations of the role and where to find support.
General Volunteer Resources
This general volunteer resources page has a host number of documents (instructions, descriptions, policies, and forms) to ease you into your volunteer experience.
The FIRST Mentor Network
The FIRST Mentor Network is an interactive platform allowing mentors / coaches to find FIRST teams to work with virtually or face to face, locally or across the province, for a few hours or an entire season. Learn more and create your mentor profile today!