​Learning Opportunity: Sharing resources like tools, parts, or expertise helps teams learn and grow. This collaborative environment fosters a spirit of mutual improvement.

Problem Solving: When teams face challenges, they can benefit from the collective knowledge and resources of the community. Sharing resources can be crucial for overcoming technical problems or logistical issues.

Community Building: Sharing resources strengthens relationships within the FIRST community, building a network of support and encouragement.

Elevating the Whole: By helping others succeed, teams contribute to the overall advancement of robotics and STEM education, which aligns with FIRST’s mission to inspire and recognize science and technology achievements.