Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

Checking participants in/out, assigning housing/sleeping quarters to participants, providing great customer service.

Setting up/tearing down packet pick up event area, organizing supplies, passing out participant packets, t-shirts, goodie bags, and other information, providing excellent customer service, assisting Society staff as needed. 

Sit at a table outside the cafeteria making sure that participants have their wristband to eat breakfast. There are two shifts so that volunteers will have time to eat breakfast as well.

In partnership with a staff member or lead volunteer, checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. 

Amateur radio operators are assigned to several different groups or stationed at different locations along the route. This is a one- or two-day commitment, depending on your location. Should you have a preferred location, please enter it in the comments section during registration 

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start line photos, & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Shuttle participants along the route. The following is required to serve as a SAG Driver:

**Please indicate in comment section of registration if HAM Radio operator or First/Aid/EMT certified.

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including route photos & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

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.

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including finish line & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Dinner Greeter

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Volunteer Check-in Lead: The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event by collaborating with Staff to gain full understanding of volunteer needs, running event volunteer check-in and direct volunteers to areas in need, and manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations.

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

The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event. Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Staff and logistics company (where available) to gain full understanding of volunteer needs

• Run event volunteer check-in and direct volunteers to areas in need

• Manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations

• Serve as liaison between Staff and volunteers on event weekend

Working with Volunteer Check-In 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 go on a break.

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop locations and timings are subject to change**

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Registration & Information Area Team:  Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, answering questions, and taking fundraising donations.  (Background check required for volunteers handling donations)

Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, and confirming information, taking fundraising donations and more. (Background check required for volunteers handling donations)

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Event Food & Beverage Team: 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, and keep area clean.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Complete the Circle Display Greeters: Setting up/taking down Complete the Circle interactive graphic, set up and manage circle stickers and offer instruction to participants on how to fill out and apply circle stickers to graphic. 

Setting up/taking down Complete the Circle interactive graphic, set up and manage circle stickers and offer instruction to participants on how to fill out and apply circle stickers to graphic. Take inventory post event of Circle of Support Stickers.

Setting up/taking down Circles of Support tent, set up and manage circle fans and offer instruction to participants on what they represent and how to use during the Program.

 Two shifts available:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm

Circles of Support Roaming Volunteer: 8am-10:30am

Provides high-level of customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers. Includes setting up/breaking down Top Fundraiser Area Check-in, providing check in and registration services, and answering questions.

Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the Top Fundraiser Area. Provides information and able to answer general questions.

Stationed at the step-and-repeat display to assist Top Fundraiser participants with taking photos. Can use their personal photography equipment, cell phone or participants cell phone. If more than one in Top Fundraiser Area, can take candid photos around the area.

Setting up/taking down the food and beverage area. Provide an elevated food and beverage experience to Top Fundraisers, set out water and other beverages, serve coffee (if not self-serve) lay out snacks. Keep area clean.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Photographer: 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 with the MS Society in-kind within 2 weeks of the event taking place.  Does not need to be a professional photographer. Shot lists will be shared. 

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Route Marking: 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.

Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Event Greeter: 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 the front of the line.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Floater: 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).

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Volunteer Journalist: Student or individual with professional skills, volunteer will interview participants, take video or photos using appropriate tags on social media.

Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Spirit Team: 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(either pre-prepared or from home)  or cheering swag (available at volunteer tent)!

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Hydration Station: Setting up/taking down hydration area. Welcoming and encouraging/congratulating participants, serving beverages, icing down beverages and replenishing supplies as needed, and keeping hydration areas clean.

Setting up/taking down hydration area. Welcoming and encouraging/congratulating participants, serving beverages, icing down beverages and replenishing supplies as needed, keeping hydration area clean. Water stops are along the route and hydration stations are located on event sites.

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).

Student or individual with professional skills, volunteer will interview particpants, take video or photos usuing appropriate tags on social media.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

SAG Golf Cart Driver: Shuttle participants along the route. Must be 16+, possess a valid driver's license, no background or safety training required but prior knowledge of how to drive a golf cart helpful.

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

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals/mementos, all available at our volunteer tent.

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. 

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Route Unmarking: 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, filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (lifting may be required).

Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 1st, 2025 

Tear Down Team: 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)

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)

Before the event can begin, the MS Society staff needs help setting everything up! This early shift is for people who can help us efficiently unload and move supplies, set up tables and chairs, hang banners and other signage, and decorate stations as needed. We ask that volunteers for this role be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The set-up shift finishes prior to the event starting, making this role an easy one to combine with other volunteer opportunities!  

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging signage, decorating tables,
Setting up the site- unpacking boxes, hanging up banners, etc. 

Collaborate with staff to gain a full understanding of volunteer needs. Run event volunteer check in and direct volunteers to areas in need. Part of the check in process includes ensuring that all paperwork is turned in and handing out volunteer t-shirts. Assist the Volunteer Engagement staff throughout the day by managing volunteer groups.  

Parking volunteers will help direct parking in an orderly manner and also act as greeters, welcoming in everyone with a smile. You may need to answer questions that people will have, but for the most part direct them towards the event site where their questions can be answered. 

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

Help us capture the memories made at Bike MS! Using your own personal photography equipment, document the event including start & finish line photos, team photos, route photos, & festival area photos. Specific shots may be discussed closer to the event. Volunteer Photographers are asked to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind.  

If you have a current portfolio, please share with us in the application process so we can see your work!  

Registration is a very important part of the event process and thus requires important volunteers! This role is for volunteers who want to welcome participants in with a smile and get them set up with all of the information needed for a successful event. Some duties include sorting through information packets, answering questions, taking fundraising donations, and more.

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)

Volunteers in the Hoopla tent will help hand out extra goodies and provide information for participants outside of registration. This is a collaborative role with staff who will also be helping out in the tent. This is also where jerseys will be handed out which will require volunteers to keep the jerseys organized and also track who has picked one up.  

This will function as a one stop shop for participants looking for answers. Volunteers will do their best to answer questions that riders have, sometimes seeking direction from Society staff. The information area also functions as the lost and found. 

Volunteers will help a member of our staff organize shirts by size and type, and then hand them out to qualifying participants using a check-list. Keep the shirts tidy and clearly separated for easy access.  

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. We position first aid volunteers along the route at rest stops and at the start/finish line. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

Volunteers for loading bikes are a huge help for both our staff and our riders! When bikes need to be transported, volunteers load the bikes into trucks organized by rider number. Participants are typically very protective of their bikes, so we ask that volunteers are very careful and able to lift up to 25 pounds easily.  

Parking volunteers will help direct parking in an orderly manner and also act as greeters, welcoming in everyone with a smile. You may need to answer questions that people will have, but for the most part direct them towards the event site where their questions can be answered. 

Assist participants as they load the shuttles, directing them to and from the event site. 

Help set up the area, work with staff to hand out bandanas and resources to people living with MS. Help to tear down the event area.

Welcoming in everyone with a smile. You may need to answer questions that people will have, but for the most part direct them towards the event site where their questions can be answered. 

Collaborate with staff to gain a full understanding of volunteer needs. Run event volunteer check in and direct volunteers to areas in need. Part of the check in process includes ensuring that all paperwork is turned in and handing out volunteer t-shirts. Assist the Volunteer Engagement staff throughout the day by managing volunteer groups.  

Know-it-alls welcome! We would love for you to join us at our Registration & Info tent. You'll be able to help out our riders with answers to their questions and a friendly face to make sure their experience is superb! Our staff will need help passing out event t-shirts, jerseys, packets, etc.  FABULOUS opportunity for those volunteers living with MS, those interested in pursuing hospitality careers, and those with customer service experience.

Event photographers will be there to capture the action! Photographers bring their own photography equipment and will be provided shot lists.

The Tear Down crew is our closing shift, our volunteers who help us make sure the event site is left nicer than when we arrived. Duties for this team include cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies on trucks. We ask that most volunteers on this team be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds. This is another role that is relatively easy to pair with other volunteer roles at the event. Tear down often does not begin until the event is over, meaning you can transition from one role right into tear down if you are interested in serving a full day with the Society.  

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

Amateur radio operators are assigned to several different groups or stationed at different locations along the route. This is a one- or two-day commitment, depending on your location.

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.  Photographers are supplied an approved shot list.

Driving, loading, and unloading trucks and vans carrying supplies along the route. Moderate-to-heavy lifting may be required. Drivers with commercial licenses preferred. *Background and MVR Check Required

Volunteers will help set up the festival site. Tasks include setup tables, chairs, tents, décor, ect.

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

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.

Setting up bike racks, checking bikes in/out of secured area, ensuring cyclists receive great customer service.

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) May be asked to assist with food area

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.

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

* Times may shift closer to event day. Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)

* Times may shift closer to event day. Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)

* Times may shift closer to event day. Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)

* Times may shift closer to event day. Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)

This is a custom sign-up link for GFWC Junior Women's Club of Butler.

Sign-up through this link and you'll be placed in any of the roles below. All shifts will be on Saturday June 13th between 6am-9am. 

(if you have a preference, please specify in the notes section during your sign up)

Thank you so much and please don't hestitate to reach out to matilda.devlin@nmss.org if you have any questions! 

Before the event can begin, the MS Society staff needs help setting everything up! This early shift is for people who can help us efficiently unload and move supplies, set up tables and chairs, hang banners and other signage, and decorate stations as needed. We ask that volunteers for this role be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The set-up shift finishes prior to the event starting, making this role an easy one to combine with other volunteer opportunities!  

Registration is a very important part of the event process and thus requires important volunteers! This role is for volunteers who want to welcome participants in with a smile and get them set up with all of the information needed for a successful event. Some duties include sorting through information packets, answering questions, taking fundraising donations, and more.

Volunteers for the Food and Beverage team will help set up and organize the food service area and then hand out food to participants. The type of food and beverages varies from event to event, so some might be self-serve while others will require more hands on serving from volunteers. Gloves and a handwashing station will be provided, and we ask that volunteers practice basic safe food practices.  

Did you miss your opportunity in high school to join the cheerleading team? Are you someone who enjoys bringing positive energy with you wherever you go, and loves to make others smile? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! The Spirit Team is a group of people who cheer on event participants from the start and finish lines. Sometimes there are opportunities to hand out mementos/medals, but generally this role is all about creating a fun environment and inviting others into it! Be creative with your fun, using costumes, signs, noise makers, etc to create a memorable experience for everyone.  

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)

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

Volunteers will assist VIP participants at the reception area, VIP shower area, and more. Tasks may include setting up/breaking down area, decorating, providing great customer service, and checking on access credentials. This area is for specific riders who qualify for a VIP experience, and volunteers help boost the valuable experience.  

Collaborate with staff to gain a full understanding of volunteer needs. Run event volunteer check in and direct volunteers to areas in need. Part of the check in process includes ensuring that all paperwork is turned in and handing out volunteer t-shirts. Assist the Volunteer Engagement staff throughout the day by managing volunteer groups.  

Know-it-alls welcome! We would love for you to join us at our Event Information Tent. You'll be able to help out our riders with answers to their questions and a friendly face to make sure their experience is superb! NMSS staff will need assistance passing out event t-shirts, jerseys, packets, etc. 

FABULOUS opportunity for those volunteers living with MS, those interested in pursuing hospitality careers, and those with customer service experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with filling attendees water bottles
Ensure the station is stocked with water & ice throughout the event
Communicate with staff and other key volunteers if ice & water need replenishing.