Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

Please select which shift(s) work best for you below. 

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. 

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

Load, and unload trucks and vans carrying supplies along the route. Moderate-to-heavy lifting may be required. 

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.

SAG vehicles patrol the routes to provide support to cyclists in distress due to injury, bike failure or exhaustion.

SAG vehicles will be either crew cab pickup trucks or minivans and have a driver and navigator/communicator.  They work under the direction of Net Control.

· Serve as communication hub: Be the communication link between other SAGs and Net Control, fostering smooth coordination and support

· Load/unload bicycles: Provide hands-on assistance by loading and unloading bicycles for participants, contributing to a hassle-free experience

· Ensure effective communication: Prioritize clear and effective communication to facilitate the efficient operation of the SAG team and support participants along the route

SAG vehicles patrol the routes to provide support to cyclists in distress due to injury, bike failure or exhaustion.

SAG vehicles will be either crew cab pickup trucks or minivans and have a driver and navigator/communicator.  They work under the direction of Net Control.

Drivers must be at least 25 years old and be familiar with driving full size pickup truck/van type vehicles.  All volunteers must complete a background check; drivers must provide a copy of their license and insurance certificate (to prove insurability).  Volunteers must attend training.  Vehicles and meals will be provided. 

Volunteers will be in and out of the vehicles frequently during the day and should be able to assist cyclists lifting and securing their bicycles in the vehicle. 

Motorcycle Marshals are another pair of eyes out on route. 

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. 

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

Rest Stop Captain: Meet with staff and rest stop supervisors for training. During event: ensure rest stop needs are met. Provide extra supplies and assistance, as needed.

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)

REST STOP LOCATIONS: 

Saturday 9/7

Rest Stop: Betsey Anne Park, 413 South Main Brighton, IL 62012

Sunday 9/8

Rest Stop: Bunker Hill High School, 314 S Meissner Street, Bunker Hill, IL 62014

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)