Volunteer at a FIRST
Robotics Competition event.
Choose from 18 District events in California in 2026.
A Role for Everyone
No technical experience? No problem. Many roles require zero experience.
District Events in California
WEEK 1: March 6-8, 2026
Hueneme Port
March 6-8, 2026
Port Hueneme, CA
Half Moon Bay
March 6-8, 2026
Half Moon Bay, CA
WEEK 2: March 13-15, 2026
Ventura County
March 13-15, 2026
Ventura, CA
San Francisco
March 13-15, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Silicon Valley
March 13-15, 2026
Woodside, CA
WEEK 3: March 20-22, 2026
San Diego
March 20-22, 2026
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles
March 20-22, 2026
El Segundo, CA
Sacramento
March 20-22, 2026
Elk Grove, CA
WEEK 4: March 27-29, 2026
Glendale
March 27-29, 2026
Glendale, CA
San Gabriel Valley
March 27-29, 2026
Rosemead, CA
Pinnacles
March 27-29, 2026
Hollister, CA
Central Valley
March 27-29, 2026
Clovis, CA
WEEK 5: April 2-4, 2026
Orange County
April 2-4, 2026
Mission Viego, CA
Aerospace Valley
April 2-4, 2026
Lancaster, CA
Contra Costa
April 2-4, 2026
Pittsburg, CA
East Bay
April 2-4, 2026
Berkeley, CA
WEEK 6, STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: April 9-12, 2026
California Southern State Championship
April 9-12, 2026
Anaheim, CA
California Northern State Championship
April 9-12, 2026
Daly City, CA
Why Volunteer?
Be part of a global robotics community of 250,000+ volunteers preparing young people for the future.
It’s More Than Robots.
Be part of a global movement that’s More Than Robots.
It’s Meaningful.
Help students gain confidence, leadership, and real-world skills.
It’s Fun!
Have fun while making a lasting difference.
Creating a Safe, Supportive Experience
FIRST is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for every student. Through our Youth Protection Program, coaches, mentors, and volunteers are trained to support our robotics programs with high standards of care and respect. We also ensure the safety of our participants via a background check and Live Scan fingerprinting.
Volunteer Together. Inspire Together.
Love volunteering with FIRST? Bring someone along for the ride.
Whether it’s a friend, coworker, family member, or someone from your alumni group or professional association … invite them to experience the energy, teamwork, and impact of volunteering with FIRST California.
When you volunteer together, you multiply your impact.
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