Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

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

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include passing out bandanas, Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society.

Providing helpful information to participants about parking and event site areas *Society volunteers will not assist with parking, traffic flow, or any other assignment that would require them to interact with moving vehicles on a public road or parking lot.

Providing helpful information to participants about parking and event site areas *Society volunteers will not assist with parking, traffic flow, or any other assignment that would require them to interact with moving vehicles on a public road or parking lot.

Checking participants in/out, assist in locating camp spot, providing great customer service.

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)

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants. *This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

Setting up and organizing food service area, cleaning up area and putting away supplies.  *Basic and safe food handling is required and volunteers will be provided handwashing station/gloves, etc. 

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.

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 Tour on Days 1 and 2; monitoring the flow of riders; communicating with Tour officials via the command center or net control; and handling minor incidents.

*Motorcycle Escorts 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.

Ride Marshals are registered cyclists who act as both Good-Will and Safety Ambassadors for Bike MS. Ride Marshal applicants must be 18 years of age, be passionate and knowledgeable about safe cycling, and be willing to work with fellow cyclists to promote safe cycling. Ride Marshals must have completed at least two Bike MS events within five years.

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.

Standing 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.

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants. *This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

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

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). 

Please put the exact shift hours you would like to do in the notes section. 

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

One flagger to flag cyclists into the area and one flagger to group cyclists in the lot before crossing bridge. State Trooper will be present as well.

Exact location: https://goo.gl/maps/GssrwbBrgsBWJprv5

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

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

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

Flag Participants at the finish line to slow down 

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

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

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

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

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

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

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

One flagger to flag cyclists into the area and one flagger to group cyclists in the lot before crossing bridge. State Trooper will be present as well.

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

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

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)