Fighting Poverty with Passion

  

FIRST is a national, non-profit organization that uses age-appropriate robotics activities and competitions to excite students about science, math, and technology, with a long-term goal of encouraging them to pursue careers in those fields.

VISTA volunteers will:

• assist in recruitment of teams, mentors, and volunteers, with emphasis on low-income and minority students and volunteers,
• raise funds for teams, especially those in low-income areas, and for regional competitions,
• assist in organizing regional competitions for all FIRST programs,
• support/recruit/train FIRST volunteers, and
• secure on-going participation of teams, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances.  

Activities include:

• development of a list of possible sponsors and other funding sources and a plan for meeting with potential sponsors;
• presentation and promotion of FIRST to potential sponsors; communication with teams to determine needs;
• regular meetings with the Regional Director and assistance for planning activities (does NOT include regular administrative support but may require some administrative work);
• presentation and promotion of FIRST to community groups (Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Clubs, youth groups, PTA’s, economic and workforce development boards);
• in collaboration with the RD, promotion of FIRST to legislative, academic, and public groups, community-based organizations, legislative education committees, & governor’s offices;
• recruitment of professional mentors and students to teams through various media such as corporate intranets, school papers and publications, posters, newspapers, and TV/radio interviews. 

Additional requirements:Contact Information: 
Dennis Howland (603) 666-3906 dhowland@usfirst.org

VISTA is looking for experienced, energetic individuals who want to make a full-time, year long commitment to fight poverty. If you’re retiring soon, already there, or want to take a year off for a year of service, VISTA may be for you. Living allowances and other benefits are provided. More About VISTA