Thank you for volunteering!
Events like these only happen through the support of dedicated volunteers like you! We, along with all the teams, sincerely appreciate your willingness to give your time to help them celebrate all they have done and learned.
PARKING
Parking is available in the WPI Park Ave Garage.
As you drive towards the parking garage, you want to proceed to the far end (closest to the football field).
Permit/decal is not required during this event.
ENTRANCE
Upon arrival, you may proceed into Harrington or the Sports and Rec Center.
For elevator access, use the ramp on the right. You may also proceed up the staircase or the ramp on the left.
ROLES & EXPECTATIONS
Depending on your assigned roles, you will have different expected attendance times and reporting locations. General guidance is below based on your assigned role.
We appreciate anyone who can stay and assist with clean-up at the end of the event (until 6PM) it is greatly appreciated as everyone is tired at the end of the day and more people make it easier!
Report to Harrington Auditorium Main Floor
Arrive between 6:30-7AM on Saturday.
Can depart around 3PM
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You will be actively watching team matches, making rule calls, and scoring matches.
REPORT TO: Head Referees Mike Strickland and Jeremy Moody
Report to Sports & Rec Center 4th Floor
Arrive between 6:30-7AM on Saturday.
Can depart around 4:30PM.
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
Judges: You will be paired up, listen to teams, ask questions, complete scoring rubric, and provide written feedback.
Judge Queuers: You will get teams to the judge area and help move them to the right places.
REPORT TO: Judge Advisors Amanda Bessette and Katie Bonner
Report to Harrington Auditorium
Arrive between 6:30-7AM
Can depart around 3PM
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You will be assisting the referees in between matches to reset and repair mission models.
REPORT TO: Field Manager Nick Galotti
Report to Robot Pits
Arrive between 6:30-7AM
Can depart around 3PM
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You will monitor the practice field, time sessions, and rotate teams through fairly. You will maintain fields and monitor for Core Values infractions.
REPORT TO: Pit Manager Elinor Hanley
Report to Robot Pits
Arrive between 6:30-7AM
Can depart around 3PM
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You will assist the teams in getting them to matches on time, either in the pit or at the field. You'll verify the team is present, who is operating the robot, and that they are ready to go!
REPORT TO: Pit Manager Elinor Hanley
Report to Harrington Auditorium Main Floor
Arrive between 6:30-7AM
Can depart around 5PM
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You will bring the excitement to the event, explaining what is happening, introducing teams, and otherwise just celebrating their accomplishments!
REPORT TO: Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Shaver
Report to Harrington Auditorium Main Floor
Arrival and departure times are depending on your available. Reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator for more info.
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You are here to help in whatever is needed throughout the day.
REPORT TO: Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Shaver
Report to Harrington Auditorium Main Floor
Arrive between 6:30-7AM
Can depart around 5PM
Bring comfortable shoes & a positive attitude!
You help support the field timing, music, and sound at the event!
REPORT TO: Technical Manager Nick Greeley
Lunch will be provided daily for volunteers. We will try our best to have dietary and allergen friendly options. If you are unable to eat what is provided, let the VC know right away and we will get you another option!
Snacks and drinks are available for free for volunteers throughout the day from the concession stand.
An event t-shirt and name badge will be provided to each volunteer. You must be wearing both at all times when at the event so you may clearly be identified by teams and other staff.