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, Mar.15) and Robofest® (Sunday, Mar.16). 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
- Participation certificate
From judging 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.
MARCH 15th: 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 email to Hannah Fisk, Robotics Manager (hannah.fisk@acadiau.ca), 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 fax (902-585-1067) or 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.
MARCH 16th: Robofest:
1. Register as a Robofest volunteer 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 the ROBOFEST Release and Waiver and submit by fax (902-585-1067) or email to hannah.fisk@acadiau.ca
- *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