Volunteering Untapped - FIRST LEGO League - November 2026

We are BACK with one of our favorite events of the year, LEGO building with FIRST LEGO League.

Guided by two or more adult Coaches, LEGO League Challenge teams (up to 10 members, ages 9-14) research a real-world problem and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build, and program a LEGO robot and then compete on a table-top playing field. Each FIRST LEGO League season culminates with local tournaments and championships where teams show off what they learned and invented, and compete with their robots.

If you've never joined us for this event, get ready to have a ton of fun. We'll be working to build LEGO kits that will become integral components of the courses that the league uses at their competition. There are three levels: Beginner, intermediate and most challenging.

The theme changes each year, and the 2026-2027 season theme of BIOGLOW is all about biodiversity.

Special Feature: Introducing "Voluntbeer"

We are thrilled to partner with Checkerspot Brewing Co. to launch "Voluntbeer"—an exclusive custom West Coast IPA crafted specifically for this event! Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from every "Voluntbeer" purchased will go directly back to VU to help us continue doing all the great work we do across Baltimore City.

Additional Details for this event:

When: Saturday, November 14th from 10AM-1PM

Where: Checkerspot (note that their new address is 1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD 21230.

Parking: There is some parking on site in the parking lot. There are also parking spaces on Ridgely St. and Alluvion St., and of course free street parking. Lot O is always available but is paid parking during home O's, Ravens home games and stadium events (you will see an attendant if it is paid parking).

Afterparty: We're staying put, to celebrate at Checkerspot!

Check out our instagram to see what we built last year, and get ready for great beer, amazing food, and even better company.

This event fills up FAST every year, so don't delay. Register NOW and secure your spot. We can't wait to see you there!