CDH Robotics Is Looking For Alumni or Parents To Volunteer

September 26, 2017

The CDH Robotics program is looking for alumni and parents to act as mentors to fill important roles to support and advance the team.   The time commitment can be as big or little as volunteers are able to offer. The impact, however, can make a tremendous difference to our team!

The FIRST® Robotics Competition season run from October – April. The robot build season is 6 weeks beginning the first week of January. Here’s a quick video that explains FIRST.

• Can be a person of any age, teaching others what they know 
• Brings either technical or non-technical expertise to the team
• Provides the opportunity for students to learn directly through experience
• Enjoys working with students and has a lifelong learner's mind

Non-Technical Mentors

Project Management Mentor

• Provides an overview of project management concepts for team

• Guides the team throughout the project lifecycle

Scholarship/Award Mentor

• Assists students, mentors, and parents regarding scholarship opportunities available to FIRST students

• Coordinates applications for student/mentor nominations for awards

Marketing Mentor

• Provides a basic overview of marketing concepts

• Assists students with development and implementation of a marketing plan in coordination with the development of a business plan

Finance Mentor

• Assists the team in preparing a business plan, as well as financial planning/budget for the season

• Organizes and assists with fundraising efforts

   

Technical Mentors

Robot Programming/Software Engineering Mentor

• Assists team members with writing code to control robot in C++, Java, Robot C or LabVIEW (depending on program) and maintains process focus

Mechanical Engineer Mentor

• Provides assistance with design and construction of the robot

• Advises students on the safe use of tools and safety procedures

Electrical Engineer Mentor

• Assists team with wiring the robot’s power and signal system

• Assists and instruct the team members in the electrical and electronics systems on the robot

Questions?

Looking to become a volunteer? Contact Anne Dougherty today.