Annually, all returning RoboLancers are instructed to engage in mentorship each year. Students can visit teams weekly or volunteer at workshops; we involve several opportunities for our group members to support the community we have created. Our team provides services such as being mentors for FLL and FRC teams around the city. Each member is required to contribute 30 hours of mentorship in order to assist in producing the next generation of STEM leaders within the School District of Philadelphia. Anyone with interests in our mentoring are able to connect with us through the Contact Us page.
Service beyond the Central High School Community. Direct service to Philadelphia public school students outside the Central High School community requires the greatest effort, but also is the most impactful. 20 hours of Tier 1 service satisfies the annual service commitment.
Central High School Service beyond the RoboLancers. Direct service to Central High School students who are not RoboLancers is logistically easier than service elsewhere, so the hour requirement is increased. Volunteering at FIRST events is Tier 2 service regardless of the physical location of the event. 30 hours of Tier 2 service satisfies the annual service commitment.
Select Service within the RoboLancers. Certain roles and activities within the RoboLancers organization meet the outreach mission even though they are not particularly outward facing. Students taking on these roles serve in inspirational or instructional capacities while sacrificing their own personal advancement through the ranks of our competitive program. 40 hours of Tier 3 service satisfies the annual service commitment.