VIMS HOMEPAGE * Current Users: Login with your e-mail and password. * Current Users: Click on ‘I forgot my password’ for instructions on how to reset it. * New Users: Click on ‘Create Account’ * Link to the Current Screening Process * Link to this guide. VIMS Step by Step * Note: VIMS requires a unique email per individual . For example if you share an e-mail with a spouse, you will need to have your own e-mail to register. * Information Links on the bottom of each screen. Current users Login New users Create Account Volunteer Information Matching System (VIMS) Guide https://my.usfirst.org//FIRSTPortal/VIMS/VIMS_Step_by_Step.pdf
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VIMS HOMEPAGE
* Current Users: Login with your e-mail and password.
* Current Users: Click on ‘I forgot my password’ for instructions on how to reset it.
* New Users: Click on ‘Create Account’
* Link to the Current Screening Process
* Link to this guide. VIMS Step by Step
* Note: VIMS requires a unique email per individual . For example if you share an e-mail with a spouse, you will need to have your own e-mail to register.
* Information Links on the bottom of each screen.
Current users Login
New usersCreate Account
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* To reset your password select ‘I Forgot my password’ from the login screen.
* You will be redirected to the reset password screen where you will be required to enter your login email address.
* You will receive an onscreen confirmation – followed by an e-mail with a link to reset your password.
* Select ‘Close This Window’ to be returned to the login screen.
* Click on the link in your e-mail to be re-directed to the screen to reset your password.
* Enter your new password and click update. This will return you back to the login screen. You can now login using your new password.
VIMS HOMEPAGE
* New Users Create Account pop-up message: Are you a NASA or JPL personnel or NASA-badged contractor? This question requires an answer before continuing. Choose “No” unless
you are employed by NASA, JPL or are a NASA-badged Contractor, then click “Next”
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* Current Users: Login at any time to update personal information, such as change of address or password.
* New Users: Enter all information as accurately as possible. Please note that fields in BOLD are required fields.
* If you do not see your Country on the drop down list, please choose “other” at the bottom of the drop down list.
* The inclusion of a cell phone number as your primary or secondary phone is recommended. It would only be used incase of an emergency event cancellation.
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* New Users: Set a password. The system categorizes your password strength as you type from weak to strong.
* Prior to creating an account, you must acknowledge you have read and agreed to the FIRST privacy policy.
* The inclusion of a cell phone number as your primary or secondary phone is recommended. It would only be used incase of an emergency event cancellation.
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* New Users: Please read the FIRST Volunteer Terms & Conditions. By agreeing to these terms and conditions you agree to the current screening policy as presented by FIRST.
* Current Users: Please note you will be asked to read and agree to the Terms and Conditions once a year.
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If your Affiliation/Organization is not in the drop down list, please select “not listed” and enter your Affiliation/Organization in the data field provided.
Click “Submit”
EXPERTISE
* All Users: This optional section will allow the Volunteer Coordinator / Event Volunteer Manager to see your expertise and any FIRST affiliations you have.
* Years of Service Pins: This section allows you to select the Years of Service Pins that you are entitled to for your volunteer services but have not yet received.
* Click Submit
Click Apply for an Event to choose the Program, Region and Event that you would like to volunteer for.
Roles that you have applied for will display in this section.
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* To search for a FIRST event in your area – first select the program that you would like to volunteer for: FTC, FRC, FLL or Jr. FLL.
* Select the State / Province from the drop down menu where the event is taking place. Please note – To find the FIRST Championship Event, select Missouri as the State/Province.
* Click ‘Add State’ to view events from more than one state.
* Click ‘Find Event’
* To find a local contact, use the ‘Click here’ link.
Select the Program and State / Province that you would like to search for Events
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