Texas FTC Dean’s List – Volunteers Needed!

[Emily Nicole]

Hi Everyone, 
We’re kicking off the 2025 Dean’s List process and need remote volunteers to help interview and support some of the most inspiring students in Texas.

What’s Dean’s List?
It’s an individual award that recognizes 10th–11th grade students who show outstanding leadership, mentorship, and impact on their teams and communities.
Texas interviews 150+ students each year — and volunteers make this possible.

Key Dates

•  Interviews happen Jan 12–24 (You give us your availability; we schedule you where panels need coverage.)
• Finalist review happens early February
• Support Coordinator tasks begin mid-December → Jan 24

Interviewers (Remote)

Help interview students in 30-minute blocks (10 mins interview + 20 mins discussion).

• Time asked:~6 hours (between training and interviews) 
•  Requesting 10 hours availability between Jan 12–24 but will only schedule for a maximum of 4 hours (8 interviews)
• Training: 45–60 min live online
•  Experience needed: None — we pair new folks with experienced interviewers

Reviewers (Remote)

After interviews, you read panel notes and help select Texas Finalists.

• Time asked: 6–8 hours in early February
• Training: Complete the FIRST online reviewer module
• Experience needed: Prior FIRST or Dean’s List experience

Operations Support Coordinators (Remote)

Light logistics + tech support: checking schedules, monitoring virtual rooms, sending reminders, tracking attendance, and helping keep interview days running smoothly.

• Time asked: 20–40 hours total (mid-Dec → Jan 24)
• Mostly small tasks (15–30 min)
• Some longer shifts during interview dates
• Training: Flexible onboarding, we’ll walk you through everything
• Experience needed: None — just reliability + basic comfort with online tools

Interested in volunteering?

 Sign up: https://my.firstinspires.org/Volunteers/Wizard/Search/2?EventId=78905
 Questions? Contact emily....@firstintexas.org