BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2024) — Want to inspire students ages nine to fourteen and have a blast? Sign up to volunteer at one of the four, Quad City FIRST LEGO League Challenge qualifying events supporting nearly seventy teams at the John Deere World Headquarters or the Putnam Museum and Science Center.

No experience needed with individuals with all backgrounds welcome including work teammates, friends, and family to volunteer alongside you including college and high school students.

When and Where: 

  • Saturday, December 7: QC — Davenport FLL Qualifier, Putnam Museum
  • Sunday, December 8: QC — Davenport FLL Qualifier, Putnam Museum
  • Saturday, December 14: QC — Moline FLL Qualifier, John Deere World Headquarters
  • Sunday, December 15: QC — Moline FLL Qualifier, John Deere World Headquarters

Further details with links to sign-up to volunteer available here.

This year’s challenge, SUBMERGED™, invites teams to explore and dive into the oceanic abyss, addressing real-world problems faced by ocean explorers. You may watch the season teaser here.

As a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to help us provide STEM scholarships and grants. Donations, large and small, help us continue and grow these programs. If you would like to make a donation, visit our website qcesc.org/supportvolunteer/#donate.

Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) is a non-profit, 501c3 organization. Our EIN is 42-1150832.

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