Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Volunteer Check-In

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Volunteer Check-In Assistant

Volunteer Check-In Assistant: This role supports the lead by helping manage volunteer check-in, confirming roles and consent forms, distributing volunteer materials, collaborating with staff and logistics partners, and directing volunteers to areas of need. 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Volunteer Check-In Assistant: This role supports the lead by helping manage volunteer check-in, confirming roles and consent forms, distributing volunteer materials, collaborating with staff and logistics partners, and directing volunteers to areas of need. 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Registration & Information Are

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - The Center: Mission Area

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. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Complete the Circle Display Greeters

Circles of Support Team: 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.  

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 

Two available shifts for this volunteer opportunity: 

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm 

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Circles of Support Team: 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.  

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 

Two available shifts for this volunteer opportunity: 

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm 

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Top Fundraiser Area Check-in

Provides excellent customer serivce and registration services for Top Fundraisers, Includes setting up/breaking down TFA Registration, providing check in and registration services, collecting donations and delivering them on behalf of TF to main Registration tent (this can be done in a pair based on crowd level and volunteer comfort) handing out credentials, answer questions. Background check required.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Provides excellent customer serivce and registration services for Top Fundraisers, Includes setting up/breaking down TFA Registration, providing check in and registration services, collecting donations and delivering them on behalf of TF to main Registration tent (this can be done in a pair based on crowd level and volunteer comfort) handing out credentials, answer questions. Background check required.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Top Fundraiser Area Greeters

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Top Fundraiser Area Photo Area

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Top Fundraiser Area Food & Beverage

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Event Greeters

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - T-Shirt Distribution

T-Shirt Distribution: Assist in handing out participant t-shirts. Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service.  

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

T-Shirt Distribution: Assist in handing out participant t-shirts. Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service.  

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Photographer

Using personal photography equipment to 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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Using personal photography equipment to 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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 2026 - Hydration Stations

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk MS: Long Island 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)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 11793

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Bike Parking

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Volunteer Check-In

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Food & Beverage Team (Breakfast Station #1)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Food & Beverage Team (Breakfast Station #2)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Customer Service Tent Greeters

Activities Include: Welcoming participants, providing event details and information,  taking fundraising donations and more. *Background check required due to handling monetary donations*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Activities Include: Welcoming participants, providing event details and information,  taking fundraising donations and more. *Background check required due to handling monetary donations*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Customer Service Tent Team

Activities Include: Welcoming participants, providing event details and information,  taking fundraising donations and more. *Background check required due to handling monetary donations*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Activities Include: Welcoming participants, providing event details and information,  taking fundraising donations and more. *Background check required due to handling monetary donations*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Photographers (Start/Finish)

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Bag Check

Activities Include: Welcoming participants, ensuring bags are properly tagged, checking participants' bags in/out of secured area, providing excellent customer service.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Activities Include: Welcoming participants, ensuring bags are properly tagged, checking participants' bags in/out of secured area, providing excellent customer service.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - General Event Support Team

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)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #1 Volunteer (Inwood Hill Park)

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #1 Photographer (Inwood Hill Park)

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rider Lounge Set-Up

(heavy lifting required ≤50lbs. 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

(heavy lifting required ≤50lbs. 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #2 Volunteer (Englewood Picnic Area)

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 07632

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Motorcycle Marshals (NJ)

*Motorcycle Marshals must have a valid motorcycle driver's license and proof of insurance covering the motorcycle to be ridden in Bike MS.

*Like bicycle riders, all Motorcycle Marshals are required to wear a helmet. Current policy does not allow trikes or any other motorcycle variations with more than two wheels; sidecars; or trailers towed behind the motorcycle.

*Motorcycle Marshals are encouraged to be active amateur radio operators with VHF/UHF HAM radio capability on the motorcycle and a cellular phone for backup communications. 

This opportunity will have a start time at 3 separate locations in New Jersey, TBD closer to ride weekend.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

*Motorcycle Marshals must have a valid motorcycle driver's license and proof of insurance covering the motorcycle to be ridden in Bike MS.

*Like bicycle riders, all Motorcycle Marshals are required to wear a helmet. Current policy does not allow trikes or any other motorcycle variations with more than two wheels; sidecars; or trailers towed behind the motorcycle.

*Motorcycle Marshals are encouraged to be active amateur radio operators with VHF/UHF HAM radio capability on the motorcycle and a cellular phone for backup communications. 

This opportunity will have a start time at 3 separate locations in New Jersey, TBD closer to ride weekend.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #2 Photographer (Englewood Picnic Area)

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 07632

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #3 Volunteer (Alpine Marina Park)

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 07620

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Vintage Jersey Sales

*This volunteer opportunity requires a background check*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

*This volunteer opportunity requires a background check*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Hydration Tent Team

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

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

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - T-Shirt & Medal Distribution Team

This is one of our most popular tents—where cyclists who raised $300 or more stop to receive their commemorative T-shirt and medal. Volunteers will help celebrate our cyclists’ amazing accomplishments while handing out well-earned gear and big congratulations!

Key Responsibilities:

Greeting & celebrating cyclists, checking that they have a rider bib to redeem their t-shirt & medal, collecting their t-shirt size to communicate to tent runners.
Runners will pass their T-shirt & medal to the tent greeter.
Communicate with staff and key volunteers on any tent inventory needs

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

This is one of our most popular tents—where cyclists who raised $300 or more stop to receive their commemorative T-shirt and medal. Volunteers will help celebrate our cyclists’ amazing accomplishments while handing out well-earned gear and big congratulations!

Key Responsibilities:

Greeting & celebrating cyclists, checking that they have a rider bib to redeem their t-shirt & medal, collecting their t-shirt size to communicate to tent runners.
Runners will pass their T-shirt & medal to the tent greeter.
Communicate with staff and key volunteers on any tent inventory needs

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #3 Photographer (Alpine Marina Park)

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 07620

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #4 Volunteer (Englewood Cliffs)

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

*Shift times are TBD and subject to change*

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 07632

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rider Lounge

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Mission Tent (Living with MS)

Setting up and breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include disseminating Society print materials and speaking to constituents about the MS Society. This area may include community focused areas or mission focused areas like "Wall of Hope," "I ride for" bibs.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Setting up and breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include disseminating Society print materials and speaking to constituents about the MS Society. This area may include community focused areas or mission focused areas like "Wall of Hope," "I ride for" bibs.

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Spirit Team (Start/Finish)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Rest Stop #4 Photographer (Englewood Cliffs)

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 07632

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bike MS: New York City 2026 - Food & Beverage Team (Lunch)

Setting up and orgainzing 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. 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Setting up and orgainzing 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. 

Market: Greater New York City-Long Island

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 10018

Allow Groups: Yes