Cuando eres un voluntario FIRST, capacitas a los estudiantes para que sean futuros agentes de cambio. Trabajando codo a codo con los participantes de FIRST, los inspira a utilizar sus habilidades para tener un impacto positivo en sus comunidades y en el mundo. Ser voluntario con FIRST le brinda la oportunidad de compartir su conocimiento, ya sea técnico o no técnico, aprender algo nuevo, construir su currículum y establecer contactos con otros voluntarios y patrocinadores. Si está buscando un entorno dinámico, emocionante e inspirador para marcar la diferencia, ¡hay un lugar para usted como voluntario FIRST! #CHAMPIONTHEGAME
Únase a Eureka, el socio oficial de FIRST® en Puerto Rico, ya que organiza eventos dinámicos y celebra a los increíbles equipos de cada temporada.
Support FIRST® in Puerto Rico events with choices of many available volunteer positions.
Guide teams in a FIRST program as they work through the challenges of each season; offer off-season support and guidance.
Serve in a full-time capacity through AmeriCorps to facilitate access to FIRST programs in low-income and low-resource communities.
Engage your company employees or colleagues in a meaningful community outreach throughout the season. Our corporate volunteers are a critical part of our growth in Puerto Rico. Some ways they have supported FIRST® in Puerto Rico include presenting to kids (remotely or in our Panel STEM Presentations for schools and team, providing company tours, volunteering to be judges at our events, sponsoring teams and event, mentoring kids, etc. There are many ways to get your company involved.
While the greatest award for volunteering comes from that fuzzy feeling you get when you just know you are doing something positive for your community, we still believe that our awesome volunteers deserve recognition and a shout out.We work hard at showing the love with Social Media Shout Outs, Coffee and Pastries (and sometimes more if funding allows), We send out official certificates, thank you notes, and Volunteer SWAG from the national office when available. While we can’t guarantee the perks since so much of it depends on the sponsorships we receive, we can guarantee that the greatest reward from volunteering with our programs is the immense joy your heart experiences.
Students and schools with community service programs are welcome to volunteer with any of the programs we offer. We have built a robust volunteer program to inspire kids to build their leadership skills and resume. Our Student Volunteers will have the opportunity to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award!
Each year we invite former FIRST® participants to serve as STEM Ambassadors. Our young ambassadors represent the program throughout the season. They have the opportunity to attend events and talk about FIRST or help out where needed. They are the best representation of the leadership, confidence, and skills learned through participating in FIRST® Plus they earn hours towards the President’s Service Award which Eureka has been designated to award! It’s a small way to thank our dedicated volunteers who earn the award.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognizes incredible individuals who are committed to a high level of volunteer and service. It is a way to say thank you and honor those individuals who step up to support and improve their communities by giving generously their time to programs that build up Puerto Rico. As a Certifying Organization, Eureka is excited to work with National Honor Society Chapters, Community Service Programs in schools, and individual students to build robust volunteer opportunities that benefit learning and our community.We welcome students to register with us an interested volunteer and we’ll be sure to send you volunteer opportunities for you to attend and earn community service hours. In addition, we accept external hours to help you reach your goal and earn the respected President’s Volunteer Service Award. To get started Read this Guide and then register with us.
