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FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Volunteer Opportunity

September 15, 2026 @ 8:00 am - March 31, 2027 @ 5:00 pm

2026–2027 Season

Doolittle Institute is seeking community volunteers to support local FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge events during the 2026–2027 season.

FIRST® is the world’s leading youth robotics community, delivering hands-on STEM learning that inspires innovation, builds confidence, and prepares kids for life. In welcoming, team-based robotics programs, participants work collaboratively to solve an annual, themed robotics challenge. For the 2026–2027 season, FIRST® CANOPY™ focuses on biodiversity.

Learn more: firstinspires.org/firstcanopy

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed for a variety of technical and non-technical roles, including referees, judges, queuers, scorekeepers, robot competition support, event operations, team coordination, and general event assistance. No prior FIRST experience is required for many positions, and training will be provided.

Have a Saturday or two free? Come be part of the exciting robot action and help students explore biodiversity through robotics!

Who

Community members interested in supporting STEM education.

When

Friday afternoons for event setup and Saturdays for competition events throughout the season.

Where

Local Northwest Florida FIRST LEGO League Challenge events supported by Doolittle Institute.

Volunteer Registration

Interested in volunteering? Sign up using the registration link below. Additional volunteer details will be provided after registration.

https://share.hsforms.com/1ULUyLR23SQqlG0gv-jdxmg4120r

Questions may be directed to Jedwards@doolittleinstitute.org.

Help Us Share

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this opportunity with your networks and helping us connect with community members interested in supporting STEM education.

Thank you for helping us strengthen STEM opportunities for students in our region.

Details

  • Start: September 15 @ 8:00 am
  • End: March 31, 2027 @ 5:00 pm