Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

Are you an early riser with a passion for transforming spaces? We're searching for enthusiastic individuals to be the backbone of our events - the unsung heroes of set-up! This isn't your average volunteer gig; it's a chance to be the mastermind behind the scenes, crafting an experience that attendees will remember.

Responsibilities include: Marking event route with signage to indicate the direction participants should follow. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff member, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or golf cart.

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

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

Distribute t-shirts to participants.

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

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.

NEW AREA!

This was formerly the Living with MS tent area. You will be responsible for setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the area during the event which may include passing out bandanas, Society print materials, and speaking to constituents about the MS Society. It is helpful to have MS and MS Society knowledge.

NEW AREA!

The official ceremony will include Circles of Support. It honors those who live with MS and recognizes others who love and support them. In this role, you will be 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.

NEW AREA!

The official ceremony will include Circles of Support. It honors those who live with MS and recognizes others who love and support them. You will be in the tent with baskets of Circle of Support circle fans, passing out to all participants and explaining what they are (different colors represent whether the person lives with MS, loves someone with MS, etc.) and how to use during the Program.

The official ceremony will include Circles of Support. It honors those who live with MS and recognizes others who love and support them. You will be roaming the site with baskets of Circle of Support circle fans, passing out to all participants and explaining what they are (different colors represent whether the person lives with MS, loves someone with MS, etc.) and how to use during the Program.

Stationed at the Top Fundraiser area to assist participants with photos.  You will be using the participant's personal photography equipment or cell phone. 

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).

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.

Route Unmarking Assistant: Unmarking 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. 

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).