Volunteer Registration

Acadia's Annual Robot Programming Competitions (RPC) would not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers!

Join a team of 100+ volunteers to support children in grades 4-12 from all over the Maritimes as they explore STEAM through robotics. Work alongside industry professionals, learners, and members of our Nova Scotia community.  

Acadia Robotics hosts two competitions: FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (Saturday, Feb 7) and Robofest® (Sunday, Feb 8). Click here to see how they differ!

All Volunteers at the Acadia Robot Programming Competitions will receive:

  • Training or instruction in their chosen role
  • Lunch and refreshments
  • T-shirt
  • Small giveaways

From judging innovation projects to refereeing robot games, there are a variety of volunteer positions to be filled each year. Check them out here:

Please note: Due to the age of our competitors, volunteers must be 18 years of age or older by the current season's competition date. 

FEBRUARY 7th: FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Volunteers:

1. Register through FIRST's Website (firstinspires.org) and select your preferred role

You will be asked to make an account. Then, register as a volunteer through your Dashboard

You will be required to complete a Canadian Criminal background check through myBackCheck.com—it's quick, free, and all online!

If for any reason you are unable to register through firstinspires.org, please download the WALK-ON RELEASE FORM and fax to 902-585-1067 or scan and submit by email, then go to STEP TWO.

Before you go to the login page, please download and review the Volunteer Registration User Guide

FIRST® Youth Protection Clearance Information

  • If you had a Canadian Criminal Records Check done within 24 months, you can email it to safetyFIRST@usfirst.org or fax to 1-603-666-3907.
  • You will be directed to myBackCheck.com to open an account.
    • This Canadian Criminal Records Check is completed through the RCMP
  • No Cost
  • Please have your Driver's Licence and SIN when you start the process.
  • This is valid with FIRST® for 3 years and can be used for other volunteer work.

2. Sign Consent and Release Forms:

Download** this form and submit by email

  • *Acadia Faculty and Staff Volunteers are not required to sign Acadia's Consent and Release Form.
  • **Can't print? No problem! Sign upon arrival or visit us in Carnegie Hall

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge volunteers need to sign the FIRST Consent and Release form on firstinspires.org.

FEBRUARY 8th: Robofest:

1. Register as a Robofest volunteer at the Acadia Event, HERE

  • Acadia Faculty and Staff Volunteers are not required to sign a Acadia's Consent and Release Form.

2. Sign Consent and Release Forms:

Download the Acadia Release Form and submit by email to sadia.tasneem@acadiau.ca

  • *Acadia Faculty and Staff Volunteers are not required to sign Acadia's Consent and Release Form