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Join us for Walk MS: Newport News 2026
Date: 4/11/2026
Location: Mariners' Museum and Park 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
Volunteer Specialist Contact Information: Nick Billman, nick.billman@nmss.org
Scroll down to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
IMPORTANT:
***All volunteers under 18 must bring a
completed volunteer consent form with guardian signature to the
event. Please visit our Youth Volunteers
page to download our current Volunteer Consent Form.***
***Final confirmations with full details will be sent to you the week of the event***
(2026 Walk MS: Newport News) - Volunteer Check-In Assistant
Virginia-West Virginia
8am - 12pm
2spots remaining
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...
Virginia-West Virginia
8am - 12pm
2spots remaining
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.
Virginia-West Virginia
8am - 12pm
1spots remaining
Using personal photography equipment (can be a cell phone), capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, sponsors, route photos, & festival area photos. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media ...
Virginia-West Virginia
8am - 10am
11spots remaining
Unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)
Virginia-West Virginia
8am - 10am
3spots remaining
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.
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