MITEE Gobble Squabble Volunteer

Monumental Impact presents the 6th Annual MITTEE Gobble Squabble on Saturday, November 21 at Bear Creek Elementary School in Monument, Colorado. Watch robotic competitions and explore the Maker’s & Community Expo to meet local makers, the robotic team and innovative technology-based community organizations.

Volunteers Needed: The Gobble Squabble counts on volunteers to run a successful event! We’re looking for volunteers to assist us with setup/teardown, check-in, safety monitor, referees, judges, technical manager, pit runner and game announcer for three competitions listed below. Individual shifts for positions range from 2–4 hours on average.

Interested in learning more about each role and joining the Gobble Squad? Follow this link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AA5AC2AA4FAC16-66126543- to explore the opportunities and sign up!

See below for more information about each volunteer role.

Gobble Squabble Squad Setup Team Member:

• Set up tables, chairs, electrical needs, signage, trash/recycling stations, barricades, and other event equipment.
• Prepare the Makers & Community Expo area with designated tables and spaces for makers, robotics teams, and community organizations.
• Prepare guest entry points, registration/check-in areas, information tables, and wayfinding signage.
• Ensure competition and spectator areas are clearly separated and safely organized.

Gobble Squabble Squad Floater Team Member:

• Assist with coordinating food truck/vendor arrival, placement, access, and setup.
• Support vendor and exhibitor arrivals, directing them to their assigned locations.
• Manage setup questions and troubleshoot last-minute logistical issues.
• Help maintain clear pathways, organized public areas, and appropriate crowd flow.
• Assist with guest experience/registration and general event operations as needed.

Gobble Squabble Squad Photographer/Videographer: Take candid photos and videos of the event setup and live action shots of the Combat Robotics Competition, Open Robotics Competition and First Tech Challenge BIOBUZZ Scrimmage.

Safety Monitor: Responsible for helping maintain a safe, organized, and positive environment for participants and spectators throughout the robotics competition.

Combat Robotics Competition Volunteer Roles

• Judges: Evaluate participants’ robotic prototypes through a fast-paced game challenge that highlights strategic thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and the ability to adapt and improve.
• Game Announcer: This position takes an enthusiastic person to bring the competition to life by announcing matches, introducing teams, sharing scores and updates, and keeping the crowd engaged throughout the event.
• Technical Manager: Manage robot check-in and coordinate proper load-in and load-out of robots and equipment for each match, ensuring teams stay safe during each match.
• Pit Runner: The Pit Runner will support the combat robotics teams by helping teams stay organized and ready for their matches.

Open Robotic Competition Volunteer Roles

• Referees: Monitor matches, enforce competition rules, assess robot interactions, and make fair, consistent calls to ensure safe and sportsmanlike competition.
• Game Announcer: This position takes an enthusiastic person to bring the competition to life by announcing matches, introducing teams, sharing scores and updates, and keeping the crowd engaged throughout the event.