Volunteer Information Matching System (VIMS) Guide

https://my.usfirst.org//FIRSTPortal/VIMS/VIMS_Step_by_Step.pdf

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

I FORGOT MY PASSWORD

* 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 redirected 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.

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VIMS HOMEPAGE

* New Users Create Account pop-up message: Are you a NASA or JPL personnel or NASAbadged 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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VIMS PROFILE PAGE

* Current Users: Login at any time to update personal information, such as change of address or password.

BOLD fields are required fields.

* 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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VIMS PROFILE PAGE Profile Page Bottom * 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.

Read and acknowledge FIRSTs Privacy Policy

Click Create Account

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THANK YOU PAGE * New Users: You must now check the e-mail account which you used in the previous section to finish the registration and screening process.

Click Return to Login Screen to be go to the VIMS login screen.

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YOUR E-MAIL Check Your INBOX * New Users: Your inbox has an auto generated e-mail from volunteer@usfirst.org * The e-mail is titled: FIRST Volunteer Matching System (VIMS) - First step of volunteer applicationNew User Account Created

Click the link OR copy and past the URL into your browser.

* Open the e-mail (shown on right) and click the link to activate your account.

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ACCOUNT ACTIVATION * New Users: Please login to VIMS to complete your registration.

Click FIRST Volunteer System button.

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HOME PAGE Check Your INBOX * New Users: Enter the e-mail address and password you filled in on the VIMS profile page.

Click Login

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

* 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.

Click I have read and agree to these Terms & Conditions and select OK

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ABOUT YOU * New Users: Complete the About You Section. Please note that BOLD sections are required. * Returning Users: Can edit this section if there is any update / change. * Click Submit

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

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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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ROLE APPLICATIONS * 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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ROLE APPLICATIONS * Event Information will display at the top of the screen. * Select and apply for up to five (5) volunteer roles per event. Click Role Description for a detailed description of the role. * Click Add to select a role. Click Remove to delete a role. * Select the days of the event you are available to volunteer. The day(s) of the events appear at the top of the screen in the summary section. * Add any note for the Volunteer Coordinator/ Event Volunteer Manager. * Click Apply for Selected Roles when data is completed.

This section gives a summary of the event dates and location. You can choose up to (5) roles to apply to per event.

Provides a detailed explanation of the role Indicate which days you would like to volunteer.

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ROLE APPLICATIONS * Your current volunteer role applications and preferences appear. You may edit and/or delete roles and events at any time. * You will receive a confirmation e-mail of the events and roles that you have applied for. * Click Apply for an Event to add other events. * Questions or concerns? E-mail us at

volunteer@usfirst.org
Thank you for volunteering your time and sevices.