[ML-General] FIRST FTC Robotics Volunteers

[Brian Pappas]

Here is a series of screen shots of the entire background process:
http://www.usfirst.org/sites/default/files/uploadedFiles/About_Us/US-Screening-Screen-Shots.pdf

On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 5:50 PM, Brian Pappas <bripappas at gmail.com> wrote:

> The background check process is REALLY simple and should take just a few
> minutes.  I am pretty sure they are just making sure you are not a serial
> killer or sex offender.  The process is carried out on the Verified
> Volunteers website (which I believe several charity/volunteer organizations
> use).  If you sign up as a volunteer you will be given a link to a website
> where you create an account and provide some basic info.  I am pretty sure
> you do not even have to give your SSN if you do not want to.  I would say
> 15 minutes of your time, if that.
>
> As far as cost, it is either FREE or $2.50. You will be asked if you want
> to help defray the costs by paying $2.50, but if you do not want to, FIRST
> will cover the entire thing at no cost to the volunteer.  In my opinion,
> the background check is not really an obstacle if you are interested in
> volunteering.
>
> -Brian
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 5:14 PM, Phillip Showers <phillip.showers at gmail.com
> > wrote:
>
>> Brian,
>> How long does the background check take and does it cost the volunteer
>> money to apply? I might be interested.
>> Well wishes,
>> Phil Showers
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 4:04 PM, david <ainut at knology.net> wrote:
>>
>>> You know, I have a *stellar* background, verified by the security
>>> clearances I've had to endure for various positions.  BUT, for non-defense
>>> related activities, I *abhor* this kind of nonsense.  I did want to
>>> volunteer until I read that.  So count me out and know that, especially for
>>> an environment where NO children can be harmed, it is useless political
>>> correctness and it angers me GREATLY.
>>>
>>> David Merchnat
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 01/02/2015 03:57 PM, Brian Pappas wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>>
>>>> As some of you know Tyler and I have been helping out a local High
>>>> School Robotics Team (Team 5096 Monkey Madness).  The team has been doing a
>>>> lot of work trying to promote the FIRST organization in Alabama. As part of
>>>> their effort, they are hosting a qualifier competition here in Huntsville
>>>> on Saturday, January 24th and still need some volunteers.  We will be
>>>> hosting up to 24 teams from mostly Georgia and Alabama and those who
>>>> advance will go onto the Georgia State Championship.  The main volunteer
>>>> positions that are open are judging positions where you get to be part of
>>>> assigning some of the many awards that are given out.  This is a very
>>>> important task as the awards play a huge role in deciding who advances to
>>>> the state competiton.  Judging comprises of a judging session with the
>>>> teams as well as your interaction with the teams throughout the day in the
>>>> pit and during the competition.  If you are interested in volunteering,
>>>> please let me know and I will pass your contact information onto the event
>>>> organizers.  It is really fun to see the ingenuity and energy all of these
>>>> teams bring to robotics!
>>>>
>>>> Here is some more information if you are interested.  Fell free to ask
>>>> me any questions you may have.
>>>>
>>>> Game video (skip to 2:50):  http://www.usfirst.org/
>>>> roboticsprograms/ftc/game
>>>>
>>>> Volunteer Resources:  http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/
>>>> volunteer-resources
>>>>
>>>> Note:  If you volunteer you will have to pass a very simple background
>>>> test (Required by FIRST)
>>>>
>>>> If you do not feel comfortable with being a judge, but still want to
>>>> volunteer at the event, their is probably plenty of other logistical stuff
>>>> that needs to happen.
>>>>
>>>> -Brian Pappas
>>>>
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