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Assist with keeping our environment clean by collecting debris left by walk participants along the route. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. 

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage, banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs). Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, setting up/tear...

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include distributing Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society. This area may include community focused areas or m...

Welcoming participants and directing them to the appropriate areas at the event site, answering questions as needed, ensuring registration lines are moving quickly and that participants have all necessary materials completed before they get to th...

Checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. 

Advance registrations have closed but it's not too late to help! Please visit the Volunteer Check-in booth on-site between 6am - 11am and we will happily find a role for you to support our Walk MS participants.   Whatever role our volunteers play, w...

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies.  *Basic and safe food preparation and handling is required and volunteers will be provided handwashing station/gloves, etc. 

Direct participants from Parking area to registration, bike and other designated areas for the route.  

Families, corporate groups, and individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, and corporate and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events. Whether yo...

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, route photos, & festival area photos. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind. 

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals/mementos, often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event.

Route safety volunteers are stationed at points along the route to direct walkers and help ensure safe road crossings. Volunteers are encouraged to cheer on walkers and enhance the walk experience. *Training will be needed and given the morning of th...

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants. Proof of CPR and First Aid certification required.

Finish Line volunteers cheer for walkers as they begin and/or return from the walk! This role is accessible to everyone and incredibly important, as our finish line “spirit squad” creates a fun, uplifting and supportive atmosphere for all walkers...

Using personal photography equipment, capture memories from all aspects of the event including team photos, start & finish line photos, route photos, and festival area photos. Volunteer photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media...

Help pack up supplies, move tables and chairs, clean up the site, and other tasks involved with the end of the event.  Some moderate lifting to 30 lbs.

Shuttle participants along the route. Indicate if HAM Radio operator. *Proof of current driver's license and automobile insurance required. **Background check required.

Standing at the Start/finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals/mementos, often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event. 

Directing participants at key locations on the route to ensure the walk route is followed correctly. 

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include disseminating Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society. This area may include community focused areas or m...

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, route photos, & festival area photos. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind. 

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include disseminating Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society. This area may include community focused areas or m...

Welcoming participants Looking-up participant name and confirming information Giving numbered packet to participant(s) and taking fundraising donations  This is a seated position *All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Welcome walk participants and help direct them to registration Hand out medals and cheer for the walkers as they cross the finish line Bring lots of enthusiasm! Cheer materials are provided Excellent position for groups This can be a seated positio...

Ensure participants follow the route Cheer for participants along the route Bring lots of enthusiasm and encourage the walkers! Excellent position for groups Cheer materials provided *All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*...

Marking event route with signage to indicate the direction participants should follow. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff or committee member utilizing a vehicle or golf cart.

First Aid 

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs,  hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, setting up/tearing down event site, communicating with other volunteers,  filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (lifting may be required)

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies.  *Basic and safe food preparation and handling is required and volunteers will be provided handwashing station/gloves, etc. 

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs,  hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Setting up/taking down hydration area. Welcoming and encouraging/congratulating participants, mixing sports drinks, serving beverages,  icing down beverages and replenishing supplies as needed, keeping hydration area clean. Water stops are along the...

Welcome walk participants and help direct them to registration Hand out medals and cheer for the walkers as they cross the finish line Bring lots of enthusiasm! Cheer materials are provided Excellent position for groups This can be a seated positio...

The Information Area Volunteers will assist with answering questions, providing information and customer service to participants and spectators at a designated area. Specific event information and maps will be provided for  reference. 

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include passing out bandanas, Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society.

Setting up and decorating team tents, acting as a concierge for specific teams, providing customer service and information to participants and team captains as needed.