Opportunity Details

Volunteers will staff tables during the spending simulation. Please see the training video link below for more information.
https://vimeo.com/144537987?scrlybrkr=f813fd52

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteers needed as mentors, judges, technical and mechanical advisers, help at competitions, board leadership and special projects like communication (websites, newsletters, fliers and social media management) and outreach event support. All volunteers must pass a background check through FIRST, prior to working with or around any youth.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Your mission, if you decide to accept, is to select team award recipients through interaction with teams and contributing to the deliberation process. Interview and observe teams in the Judging rooms, Pit, and on the playing field. This position serves as a role model for the team members. Participate in writing short awards scripts extolling merits of winning teams and assists with award presentations to the teams. *Uphold and model the FIRST Core Values.

Benefits of the Position:

• High visibility role
• Significant level of responsibility
• Provides an opportunity to positively impact quality of event
• Interacts with teams and team members
• Strong assessment skills
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Ability to effectively relate to youth aged 9-16 and adults and be a role model at all times
• Ability to collaborate with others and work as a member of a team
• Knowledge of award criteria and selection process
• Understanding of mechanical/design concepts

You can learn about what it means to be a Robot Design Judge at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpaPRqT711tgk4vsZRHD3iTkZ_QWMhma2

*The FIRST Core Values are the cornerstones of the program. They are among the fundamental elements that distinguish FIRST LEGO League from other programs of its kind. By embracing the Core Values, participants learn that friendly competition and mutual gain are not separate goals, and that helping one another is the foundation of teamwork.

We express the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition through our Core Values:

• Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
• Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
• Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.
• Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
• Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
• Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

NOTE: The official language of the event is Romanian. If you are interested in volunteering, but you speak other languages, please do contact us regardless! We will redirect you to one of the international events. Don't let the language be a barrier for this great experience! :)

Opportunity Details

Bold Idea is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on our Board of Directors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about the mission of Bold Idea and wants to take a role in supporting the organization to thrive.

The Board of Directors supports the work of Bold Idea and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We’re particularly interested in welcoming applicants who are strategic and visionary and can bring experience and expertise in finance, marketing, public education, community leadership in north Texas, partnership development, or resource development. A full job description is available at: https://boldidea.org/board-member.

About Bold Idea
Founded in 2015, Bold Idea is a non-profit organization that helps students discover computer science through hands-on learning and mentoring by industry professionals, building critical thinking skills and equipping students to succeed in the careers of the future. Our students—equipped with crucial interpersonal and technical skills—are better prepared for the careers of the digital future, can compete for higher paying jobs, and gain increased economic potential. We partner with Dallas ISD schools, tech companies, and community centers to create more equitable access to computer science education and ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn computer science.

Over 300 students in 3rd to 12th grades participate in Bold Idea’s ideaSpark Coding Clubs and Camps each year. Across three program semesters (fall, spring, and summer), Bold Idea connects students with mentors and a team of other students to create interactive technology projects, like a website or game. Bold Idea launched the Coding Clubs in 2016 and is expanding. We’re on track to establish Clubs at five Dallas schools each year through 2025, eventually impacting 1,500 students at 25 schools annually. North Texas students need the opportunity Bold Idea provides, which allows them to interact with a diverse group of peers, learn from encouraging professional mentors, gain critical thinking and problem solving mindsets, and become technologically prepared no matter what career they choose.

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	19	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	8	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	1	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	6	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

At Capital One/ Junior Achievement Finance Park each student becomes “an adult for the day” in an electronic simulation. The students are assigned a life scenario so they can experience firsthand the real-life challenges of making personal budgeting decisions. After calculating their net monthly income and savings goals, students visit kiosks that represent different budget categories such housing, health insurance, groceries, and utilities. Anyone with real world monthly budgeting experience can become a volunteer. JA Finance Park Volunteers play a key role by helping the students understand the concepts of personal financial planning and career exploration. Volunteers provide guidance and assistance while monitoring and verifying students’ work.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	21	n/a	n/a