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Staff and vendors arrive the day before Walk MS Buffalo to set up tents, tables, chairs, decorations, and more at Outer Harbor. This behind-the-scenes work is crucial to ensure an excellent event day. Sign up here to be a part of the volunteer set up...

Volunteers who help with event specific tasks at the office or warehouse. Activates such as inventory, packing, truck loading, etc. before event day

Marking event route with signage to indicate the direction participants should follow. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or golf cart.This role is from 6-9p.m. on Fr...

Working with Volunteer Lead - checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. Should be comfortable managing Volunteer Tent if Lead should need to leave or on a brea...

Key Responsibilities Include:  This is a NEW volunteer opportunity!  Stationed at the step-and-repeat display to assist Top Fundraiser participants take photos using their cell phones *All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break d...

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High-energy Spirit Team to bring the excitement, cheer on walkers, and celebrate every milestone with enthusiasm.*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

There are some tricky spots along the Walk route and we need volunteers to help point walkers in the right direction. This opportunity is always better with a friend, so we encourage you to sign up with a partner or two!

Walkers need to stay hydrated on the route! Support them by working at the water stop, making sure there is plenty of water available for any participants who need it. Help setup, staff the water stop, and cleanup at the end of the event.

Support NMSS staff members in the registration and information area to help participants feel welcome and prepared for Walk MS. Help get walkers checked-in, oriented, and registered if necessary. This role may involve accepting donations, so a backgr...

This one is for the early risers! A crucially important role, this team of volunteers supports NMSS in setting up the Walk site on event day. Responsibilities include unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging ...

Volunteers who help with event specific tasks at the office or warehouse. Activates such as inventory, packing, truck loading, etc. before event day

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

Key Responsibilities Include: Assists the Volunteer Engagement Specialist and helps create a working infrastructure throughout the event Help check volunteers in, confirm each volunteer's registered role, confirm each volunteer submitted their conse...

Area that will feature participant walking bibs for personalization. Used to be called "I Walk for" bibs and was often a part of Registration. Volunteers in the area will need to spot check supplies. Excellent role for MS Ambassadors.

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies on trucks (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold cart.

Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, setting up/tearing down event site, communicating with other volunteers, emptying trash and recycles bins and generally keeping area clean and safe filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (...

What You’ll Do: Cheer, clap, and motivate participants as they kick off their journey! Bring the energy with noise makers, signs, and big smiles. Celebrate each finisher with cheers, high-fives, and a ...

Key Responsibilities Include:  This is a NEW area and volunteer opportunity! Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies Managing the area during the event Passing out bandanas and National MS Society print materials Speaking to parti...

Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, setting up/tearing down event site, communicating with other volunteers, emptying trash and recycles bins and generally keeping area clean and safe filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (...

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies on trucks (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Key Responsibilities Include: Setting up and organizing the food service area Handing out prepackaged food and beverages to participants Replenishing snacks as needed Keeping the area clean and sanitary Cleaning up area and packing up supplies   ...

In 2024, Walk MS released a new participant experience! Components include The Center, Why I Walk, Circles of Support, and Complete the Circle. Volunteer responsibilities will include set up and tear down, managing supplies during the event, greeting...

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Circles of Support In Tent Volunteers: Setting up/taking down tent, set up and manage circle fans and offer instruction to participants on what they represent and how to use during the Program.  Take inventory post event of circle fans.Circles of Su...

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

Setting up/taking down the food and beverage area, set out water and other beverages, serve coffee where applicable (if not self-serve) lay out snacks. Keep area clean.Timing for this role may change as we get closer to the event date. The time...

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs,  hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables Heavy lifting may be required ≤50lbs.

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

Working with Volunteer Lead - checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift.  Should be comfortable managing Volunteer Tent if Lead should need to leave or on a br...

There are some tricky spots along the Walk route and we need volunteers to help point walkers in the right direction. This opportunity is always better with a friend, so we encourage you to sign up with a partner or two!

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

Using personal photography equipment (can be a cell phone), capture event moments including team photos, start & finish line photos, sponsors, route photos, & festival area photos. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital...

In 2024, Walk MS released a new participant experience! Components include The Center, Why I Walk, Circles of Support, and Complete the Circle. Volunteer responsibilities will include set up and tear down, managing supplies during the event, greeting...