Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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.

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

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

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.  

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.  

Rest Stop Volunteers will help with the setting up/taking down of the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Address: The Case Building, 767 Eustis Street, St Paul, MN 55114

Respond to medical or bicycle mechanical calls along the route. Contact emergency services, as necessary. Proof of current first aid and CPR certification, driver's license, and automobile insurance required prior to event. Driver's training required. 

SAG Navigators are partnered with our SAG drivers to help move participants on the route. Their specific purpose is to serve as communication with other SAGs and Net Control. You may be asked to help load/unload bicycles for participants. Please leave a comment if you are a HAM Radio operator. 

Our SAG drivers (support and gear) use vehicles to shuttle participants along the route. Drivers are partnered with a SAG navigator for directions and extra help loading/unloading the vehicles. Proof of current driver's license and automobile insurance required. Background check required. Please leave a comment if you are also a HAM Radio operator.  

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.

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

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.

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. 

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)

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.

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

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.

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. Taking inventory post event of diagnosis date stickers and I walk with MS bandanas. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

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. Take inventory post event of circle fans.

Roam the site with baskets of Circle of Support circle fans, passing out to all participants and explaining what they are and how to use during the Program. Best recruits for this role are outgoing and love talking with participants.

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

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

Stationed at the step-and-repeat display to assist TF participants take photos. Can use their personal photography equipment, cell phone or participants cell phone. If more than one in TFA 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 TFs, set out water and other beverages, serve coffee ( if not self-serve) lay out snacks. Keep area clean.

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 break.

The Stage Manager must be organized and able to communicate effectively with the event Host, Honoree and their Circle of Support representatives, and the A/V Team. Previous experience in event management is preferred. This role could also be a staff member or contracted individual. See complete job description for scope of work.

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 free parking spots.

First Aid Volunteers are CPR/First Aid certified individuals and do not have to be licensed medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) but they can be, when available. They administer First-Aid to event participants. The support locations can include start/finish, and along the route.

Volunteers on our COMMS team are amateur radio operators who are assigned to several different groups or stationed at different locations along the route. Duties include helping staff relay information to rest stops, maintaining clear communication along the route, and responding to incidents. 

Please include your call sign when you register.  

Ride Marshals have the important job of riding alongside participants and providing assistance when problems arise. Because of this, Ride Marshals should be confident cyclists, and have their own equipment (bike, helmet). If needed, Ride Marshals respond to emergencies and traffic situations while also contacting the necessary support (Medical, MS Staff, HAMS).

Ideally, we would like our Ride Marshal volunteers to be First Aid certified in case of any incidents along the route. Please leave a comment if you are not certified. 

Greet participants as they arrive

Standing or sitting 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.

Shuttle participants along the route. If driving own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance required. *Completed Safety Training and Background check required for all drivers and navigators.

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.

Assisting photographers with set up, gathering participants, using props or signs, staging photos, reminding participants to use appropriate tags for social media, etc.

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)

Rest Stop Volunteers will help with the setting up/taking down of the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Address: Samuel Morgan Regional Trail Trailhead, 514-522 County Highway 37, St Paul MN 55102

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.

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)

You will be helping to clean up the event site; taking down banners and decorations, tables and chairs, loading supplies into trucks, etc. Please note that some lifting will be required.

Shuttle participants along the route. If driving own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance required. *Completed Safety Training and Background check required for all drivers and navigators.

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.

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

Unloading trucks 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

The Volunteer Check-In Lead collaborates with Society Staff to gain a full understanding of volunteer needs, and day of event takes charge of volunteer check-in and deals with questions or issues that may arise from volunteers. The day will begin with checking in volunteers and directing them on where to go, and then continuing to keep tabs on them throughout the event. The Volunteer Check-In Lead is a liaison between volunteers and Society Staff. This is preferably a volunteer who has helped with this specific event before and is confident in their problem-solving capabilities.

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 break.

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 

First Aid Volunteers are CPR/First Aid certified individuals and do not have to be licensed medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) but they can be, when available. They administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations can include start/finish, and along the route.

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

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.

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

Distribute t-shirts to participants.

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. 

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.  Taking inventory post event of diagnosis date stickers and I walk with MS bandanas. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

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 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 

Roam the site with baskets of Circle of Support circle fans, passing out to all participants and explaining what they are and how to use during the Program.  Best recruits for this role are outgoing and love talking with participants.

First Aid Volunteers are CPR/First Aid certified individuals and do not have to be licensed medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) but they can be, when available. They administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations can include start/finish, and along the route.

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.

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

Distribute t-shirts to participants.

The Food and Beverage team is in charge of setting up and tearing down the food/beverage area. Most commonly the beverages served are water, coffee, and hot chocolate. Some of these will be self-serve, but be prepared to serve if needed. Snacks are to be laid out so that participants can see and grab them easily. Keep the area clean throughout the event.

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. Taking inventory post event of diagnosis date stickers and I walk with MS bandanas. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

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. Take inventory post event of circle fans.

Roam the site with baskets of Circle of Support circle fans, passing out to all participants and explaining what they are and how to use during the Program. Best recruits for this role are outgoing and love talking with participants.

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. 

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) 

Hydration Station volunteers get to be a smiling face and a source of water on the Walk MS route! Volunteers are in charge of the set up and tear down of the hydration area, often at the half way point on the walk route. Some routes may have 1 station, others may have 2. Be an encouraging face along the route and restock beverages as needed. Try to keep the area around the hydration station relatively clean throughout the walk.

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)

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.

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.

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!  

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. 

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. 

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!  

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.  

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

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.  

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.  

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.