Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Volunteers on our Green Team help us be mindful of our event sites! This group travels around emptying trash and recycling bins, picking up trash from the ground, and keeping our sites clean and safe. There may be a need to replenish toilet paper in portable toilets. If water and ice run low at the Start/Finish lines, it is this team’s job to replace that with the assistance of other teams if needed.  

Because this event takes place at several locations, we need volunteers to help us move supplies around! This role requires volunteers to drive, load and unload trucks/vans carrying our supplies to rest stops/other locations on the event route. For this ride, we will station one supply truck at each rest stop, the locations of which can be found on the Bike MS details page.  Moderate to heavy lifting may be required. Passing MS Society- provided background and MVR checks are required for this position.  

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.  

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 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.  

Answer phone calls from participants in need of assistance. Coordinate SAGs and HAM radio operators. Serve as liaison between communications volunteers and staff. Contact emergency services, as needed.

Motorcycle Marshals provide motorcycle escort support along the route to troubleshoot problems and ensure rider safety. When needed, they respond to emergencies and traffic situations. Responsibilities may include: Starting the ride ahead of cyclists; monitoring the flow of riders; communicating with Tour officials via the command center or net control; and handling minor incidents. *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.

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. 

Provide vehicle assistance on the bike route. Keep an eye out for any riders in need of help, double check signage, and coordinate with other staff and volunteers to lend a helping hand where needed. 

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. 

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 indicate if you are a HAM Radio operator, and include your call sign in a comment. Must pass a MS Society-provided background check.

Our SAG drivers 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. Must pass a MS Society-provided background check. If you are a HAM radio operator, please leave a comment about that. Drivers will also be asked to complete MS Society provided Driver Safety Training. 

Because this event takes place at several locations, we need volunteers to help us move supplies around! This role requires volunteers to drive, load and unload trucks/vans carrying our supplies to rest stops/other locations on the event route. For this ride, we will station one supply truck at each rest stop, the locations of which can be found on the Bike MS details page.  Moderate to heavy lifting may be required. Passing MS Society- provided background and MVR checks are required for this position.  

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).  

This is the first rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the first rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the first rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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).  

This is the second rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the second rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the second rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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).  

This is the third rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the third rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

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).  

This is the CLUB K rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the third rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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).  

This is the fourth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the fourth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the fourth rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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. Lead other volunteer check-in assistants.

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).  

This is the fifth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the fifth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the fifth rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

Provides event-specific information, serves as customer service and lost and found. Volunteers in this area will help set up and tear down MS Society supplies and answer questions that participants may have. Volunteers in this area have the unique opportunity to make many meaningful connections here!

Our Mission Tent is what used to be the Living with MS Area, and is a space where participants can come learn more about what MS is and what the MS Society does to aid people effected by MS. Volunteers in this area will help set up and tear down MS Society supplies and answer questions that participants may have. Volunteers in this area have the unique opportunity to make many meaningful connections here!

Setting up and decorating team tents, acting as a concierge for specific teams, providing customer service and information to participants and team captains as needed.

Volunteers on our Green Team help us be mindful of our event sites! This group travels around emptying trash and recycling bins, picking up trash from the ground, and keeping our sites clean and safe. There may be a need to replenish toilet paper in portable toilets. If water and ice run low at the Start/Finish lines, it is this team’s job to replace that with the assistance of other teams if needed.  

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, and 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!  

Shuttle participants and supplies around the event site and between the Grand Casino Hotel. Driver's license required, and there may be additional drivers training required from the Society to operate the donated golf carts. 

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

Duties for our Luggage crew include welcoming participants, ensuring luggage is properly tagged, checking participants' luggage out of secured area,  lifting and moving duffle bags, tents, coolers and luggage cases, and providing excellent customer service. We ask that volunteers for this role be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. 

Provides event-specific information, serves as customer service and lost and found. Our Mission Tent is what used to be the Living with MS Area, and is a space where participants can come learn more about what MS is and what the MS Society does to aid people effected by MS. Volunteers in this area will help set up and tear down MS Society supplies and answer questions that participants may have. Volunteers in this area have the unique opportunity to make many meaningful connections here.

Greeting participants and directing them where to go.

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).  

This is the first rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the first rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the first rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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).  

This is the second rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the second rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the second rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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).  

This is the third rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the third rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the third rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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.  

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).  

This is the fourth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the fourth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

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).  

This is the CLUB K rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the fourth rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

Help us capture the memories made at Bike MS! Using your own personal photography equipment, document the event on route. 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!  

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).  

This is the fifth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

Supervise and be point person for rest stop.

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).  

This is the fifth rest stop on the route. 

Official location: 

To be announced

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

This is the fifth rest stop on the route. 

Location to be announced.

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.  

Duties for our Luggage crew include welcoming participants, ensuring luggage is properly tagged, checking participants' luggage out of secured area,  lifting and moving duffle bags, tents, coolers and luggage cases, and providing excellent customer service. We ask that volunteers for this role be able to lift approximately 20 pounds. 

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.