Volunteer at a FIRST
Robotics Competition event.
Choose from 18 District events in California in 2027.
A Role for Everyone
No technical experience? No problem. Many roles require zero experience.
Single and multi-day opportunities to fit your schedule.
FIRST Robotics Competition
District Events in California
WEEK 1: March 5-7, 2027
Pinnacles
March 5-7, 2027
Hollister, CA
WEEK 2: March 12-14, 2027
Central Valley
March 12-14, 2027
Fresno, CA
San Francisco
March 12-14, 2027
San Francisco, CA
Channel Islands
March 12-14, 2027
Ventura, CA
WEEK 3: March 19-21, 2027
San Diego
March 19-21, 2027
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles
March 19-21, 2027
El Segundo, CA
Half Moon Bay
March 19-21, 2027
Half Moon Bay, CA
Sacramento
March 19-21, 2027
Elk Grove, CA
WEEK 4: March 25-27, 2027
Ventura County
March 25-27, 2027
Ventura, CA
Aerospace Valley
March 25-27, 2027
Lancaster, CA
Yosemite
March 25-27, 2027
Fresno, CA
WEEK 5: April 2-4, 2027
San Gabriel Valley
April 2-4, 2027
Rosemead, CA
Hueneme Port
April 2-4, 2027
Hueneme, CA
Contra Costa
April 2-4, 2027
Pittsburg, CA
East Bay
April 2-4, 2027
Berkeley, CA
WEEK 6: April 9-11, 2027
Orange County
April 9-11, 2027
Mission Vieio, CA
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
California Southern State Championship
April 15-18, 2027
Anaheim, CA
California Northern State Championship
April 15-18, 2027
Santa Clara, 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.
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