Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

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

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. 

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.

Assisting photographers with set up, gathering participants, using props or signs, staging photos, reminding participants to use appropriate tags for social media, etc.

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, removing route markers and signage (heavy lifting may be required ≤50lbs)

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, removing route markers and signage, packing rest stop (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs), clearing walking route 

Responsibilities include using personal photography equipment to capture event.

*Shot list will be provided before the event.

**Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind. 

Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities include:

Set-Up

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)

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)

Student or individual with professional skills, volunteer will interview participants, take video or photos using appropriate tags on social media.

Walk MS Waterford on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Route Unmarking: 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.

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. 

Tear Down Team: These volunteers come in fresh near the end of the event to help the tired staff team clean up the event site. Responsibilities include picking up trash, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, and anything else needed to ensure the walk site is cleaned and cleared. Heavy lifting up to 50lbs may be necessary, but non-heavy lifting tasks are also available. 

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. 

Tear Down Team: These volunteers come in fresh near the end of the event to help the tired staff team clean up the event site. Responsibilities include picking up trash, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, and anything else needed to ensure the walk site is cleaned and cleared. Heavy lifting up to 50lbs may be necessary, but non-heavy lifting tasks are also available. 

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes.  Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold cart.

Responsibilities include:

*(lifting required ≤ 20 lbs.)

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.

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

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.

Walk MS Manalapan on Saturday, April 25, 2026

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.

Walk MS Manalapan on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Site Teardown Team: Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, and organizing and loading supplies on trucks (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

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)

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)

Volunteers assisting in the Event Tear Down Team will help with the following tasks:  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)

Duties Include:

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes.  Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold cart.

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies on trucks

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold cart.

Walk MS Waterford on Saturday, April 25, 2026

Camp Harkness

Site Tear-down Team: 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)

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, removing route markers and signage (heavy lifting may be required ≤50lbs)

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)

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

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold 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)

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold cart.

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, removing route markers and signage (heavy lifting may be required ≤50lbs)

Responsibilities include:

*(heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

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

Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities include:

*(lifting required ≤ 25 lbs.).

Located at Garage HTX

Responsibilities include:

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.

Timing for this role may change as we get closer to the event date. The time set currently is the earliest it would be.

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

Timing for this role may change as we get closer to the event date. The time set currently is the earliest it would be.

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

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.

Timing for this role may change as we get closer to the event date. The time set currently is the earliest it would be.

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 also working with at least one Staff member.

New area that will feature participant walking bibs for personalization. Used to be called "I Walk for" bibs and was often a part of Registration. Volunteers in the area will need to spot check supplies. Excellent role for MS Ambassadors.

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.

In tent Volunteers: 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

Roaming Circle of Support Volunteers: 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

Looking for volunteers to fill positions in the brand new Top Fundraiser Area! Available roles are listed below:

TFA Lead: Assisting Top Fundraiser (TF) participants n the Top Fundraiser Area (TFA) and more. Tasks may include setting up/breaking down area, decorating, providing great customer service, registration, food & beverage, and passing out credentials. Manages TFA to create an outstanding event experience for Top Fundraisers. (Might be a non-Relationship staff member but talk with your local team during assessment)

Greeters: Provides excellent customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers, Includes setting up/breaking down TFA
Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area. Provides information and able to answer general questions 

Food and 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.

All TFA Volunteers: Cleaning up and assisting with teardown of the Top Fundraiser Area (including folding up tables, helping pick up trash, etc)

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.

Timing for this role may change as we get closer to the event date. The time set currently is the earliest it would be.

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies 

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

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)

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.

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)

This is a special sign-up link for Haddon Heights High School students interested in volunteering at Walk MS: Cherry Hill. After signing up, volunteers will be assigned to roles, and we will do our best to keep your group together.

Important: All volunteers under 18 must print out the consent form, have it signed by a parent/guardian, and bring it with them on event day.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

This is a special sign-up link for Palmyra High School students interested in volunteering at Walk MS: Cherry Hill. After signing up, volunteers will be assigned to roles, and we will do our best to keep your group together.

Important: All volunteers under 18 must print out the consent form, have it signed by a parent/guardian, and bring it with them on event day.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Checking that the event route is marked 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.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Volunteer Check-In Assistant: 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.

Responsibilities include:

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

Volunteer Check-in Lead: Assist the Lead in collaboration with Staff to gain full understanding of volunteer needs, run event volunteer check-in, direct volunteers to areas in need, and manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations.

Site Set Up: Duties include unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, and more. This volunteer role is easy to pair with others if you are interested in being involved for the whole day because set up duties are fulfilled once event time rolls around. We ask that most volunteers for this team be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 

Site Set Up: Duties include unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, and more. This volunteer role is easy to pair with others if you are interested in being involved for the whole day because set up duties are fulfilled once event time rolls around. We ask that most volunteers for this team be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Site Set Up: Duties include unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, and more. This volunteer role is easy to pair with others if you are interested in being involved for the whole day because set up duties are fulfilled once event time rolls around. We ask that most volunteers for this team be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 

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

The Volunteer Check-In Assistant helps create a working infrastructure throughout the event, alongside the Lead.

Key Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with Staff and logistics company (where available) to gain full understanding of volunteer needs
• Assist with 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

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

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.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Volunteer Check-In Lead:

The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event.  Key Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with Staff 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 day

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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

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.

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)

Responsibilities include:

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Volunteer Check In Lead: 

The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event.  Key Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with Staff 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 day

Volunteers assisting in T-Shirt Distribution team will help with the following tasks:  Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service. 

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

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.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Site Set-Up Team: Unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Overpeck County Park 

T Shirt Distribution Team:

We Welcome Volunteers of All Abilities, Anyone Can Volunteer!

Families, corporate groups, and individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, and corporate and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events. Whether you’re living with MS and just want to say thank you at the Finish Line, or you’re ready to help with set up, there’s a place for you at Walk MS!

When you volunteer, you become part of the MS movement – a community of passionate individuals working together to create a world free of MS. Together, we provide support, have fun, and make a difference for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Registration & Information Team:  Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, answering questions, and taking fundraising donations.  (Background check required)

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26th

Event Food & Beverage Team:

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, and keeping the area clean.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

The Center: Mission Area Team: 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 MS Society. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Complete the Circle Display Greeters: Setting up/taking down the 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. 

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April  26

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.

Circles of Support volunteer opportunity has two shifts:

Circles of Support Tent: 7:30am - 12:00pm

Circles of Support Roamer: 7:30am - 12:00pm

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser Area Registration Team: Provides excellent customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers, which includes setting up/breaking down TFA Registration, providing check-in and registration services, handing out credentials, and answering questions. 

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser Area Greeters: Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area, provides information, and is able to answer general questions.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser 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, you can take candid photos around the area.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser Area Food & Beverage Team: 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, and keep the area clean.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Overpeck County Park 

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

We Welcome Volunteers of All Abilities, Anyone Can Volunteer!

Families, corporate groups, and individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, and corporate and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events. Whether you’re living with MS and just want to say thank you at the Finish Line, or you’re ready to help with set up, there’s a place for you at Walk MS!

When you volunteer, you become part of the MS movement – a community of passionate individuals working together to create a world free of MS. Together, we provide support, have fun, and make a difference for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.