Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Volunteers will assist with unloading and loading the supply vehicles in the Waltham Warehouse for the 2026 event season. We are flexible with the timeframe and will be ordering lunch for the volunteers!

Does require stairs. 

We are seeking a reliable volunteer to support a Walk MS event by assisting with transportation and event logistics. This role is essential to ensuring our event runs smoothly and is ideal for someone comfortable with driving a truck and interested in behind-the-scenes event operations.

Weekend Overview:

Friday, May 8: Pick up event truck at our warehouse in Philadelphia, PA

Saturday, May 9: Support Walk MS: Warminster, PA (early morning event), then return the truck to the Philadelphia warehouse

Responsibilities:

Drive event truck between locations

Assist with light setup and breakdown as needed

What’s Provided:

Gas covered

High-impact volunteer experience supporting a large-scale community event

Commitment:

May 8–9

Please only sign up if you are available for the full commitment.

Pre Event Set-Up Team: FRIDAY, May 8th

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (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)

Placing signage along route. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or golf cart.

Marking 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.

Support the Walk MS volunteer experience by helping fellow volunteers get checked in and oriented. With guidance from an NMSS staff member, this role involves greeting volunteers as they arrive, making sure they check in, receive a volunteer t-shirt, and understand their responsibilities for their shift. 

Help us make sure Walk participants, staff, and volunteers stay full and hydrated! Assist with setup, restock, and cleanup of food and beverage area in the main tent. 

Walkers need to stay hydrated on the route! Support them by working at the water stop, making sure there is plenty of water available for any participants who need it. Help setup, staff the water stop, and cleanup at the end of the event.

Support NMSS staff members in the registration and information area to help participants feel welcome and prepared for Walk MS. Help get walkers checked-in, oriented, and registered if necessary.

This role may involve accepting donations, so a background check is required (18+)

First Aid Volunteers consist of First Aid/CPR certified individuals who administer first aid to event participants as needed. Proof of a current First Aid/CPR certification (within the last two years) is required. 

This one is for the early risers! A crucially important role, this team of volunteers supports NMSS in setting up the Walk site on event day. Responsibilities include unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required up to 50lbs). May involve helping to mark the route with signage.

This team of volunteers supports NMSS in cleaning up the Walk site on event day. By the end of the walk, staff and volunteers are running low on energy, so a fresh influx of volunteers to help with tear down is extremely helpful!

Responsibilities include taking down tents, tables and chairs, signage, banners, finish line arch, and packing up supplies and loading them onto vehicles. 

First impressions are important! Greet Walk MS participants as they arrive and help them get to where they need to be. If you are a friendly and outgoing person who loves to help, this position is for you!

Greeters will be shifted to another volunteer role after all participants arrive.

A dedicated photographer to capture photos of Walk MS participants, volunteers, and staff in action is necessary to document the day. If you'd like to share your photography talents with us on event day, please sign up for this shift!

Professional photography equipment is not required, but volunteers are expected to share their content with the National MS Society after the event.

Walkers love encouragement and motivation as they start, finish, and along the route. Help us cheer un our Walk MS participants as part of the Spirit Team! This is a great opportunity for groups such as co-workers, athletic teams, and Greek organizations.

Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service.

Circles of Support (tent): 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.  Take inventory post event of circle fans. 

Circles of Support (roamers): 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.  Best recruits for this role are outgoing and love talking with participants.

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. Take inventory post event of Circle of Support Stickers

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. Taking inventory post event of diagnosis date stickers and I walk with MS bandanas. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Marking 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.

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 golf cart.

First Aid Volunteers are CPR/First Aid certified individuals and do not have to be licensed medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) but they can be, when available. They administer First-Aid to event participants.  The support locations can include start/finish, and along the route.

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.

The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event. Key Responsibilities include:

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.

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.

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.

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. Taking inventory post event of diagnosis date stickers and I walk with MS bandanas. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

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. Take inventory post event of Circle of Support Stickers.

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. Take inventory post event of circle fans.

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. Best recruits for this role are outgoing and love talking with participants.

Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, setting up/tearing down event site, communicating with other volunteers, emptying trash and recycles bins and generally keeping area clean and safe filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (lifting may be required).

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)

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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) Not required but spirit team generally cheers on participants at start, then helps with teardown/other misc. tasks while walkers are out, then return to finish line to cheer on participants again.

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

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

Bike MS: Coast the Coast

Deal, NJ at Deal Casino and Beach Club

Medical Support: First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who administer First-Aid at support locations. The support locations include rest stops, lunch stop, start/finish line, and along the route. *This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

Bike MS: Coast the Coast

Deal, NJ at Deal Casino and Beach Club

Rider Registration & Information Area: Provide riders with their bib, bike and helmet stickers, and other pertinent event supplies (VIP credentials, wristbands, etc.) if they have not received them at a pre-event packet pickup. Riders may visit the Registration area of this tent for same-day ride registration.

Provides event-specific information, serves as customer service and lost and found. Once Packet Pickup is closed, this area turns into the Medals & T-Shirt Distribution Tent.

(Background check required for volunteers handling money or credit cards)

Unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs,  hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (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)

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*

Bike MS: Coast the Coast

Deal, NJ at Deal Casino and Beach Club

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

Bike MS: Coast the Coast

Deal, NJ at Deal Casino and Beach Club

Allenwood Gazebo Rest Stop Crew: 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). 

Each Rest Stop Team will have a LEAD assigned before the event. The Lead will communicate with the VE Lead and/or EP throughout the event and if anything is needed at the rest stop.  They will receive and distribute lunches for volunteers at their stop and stay until breakdown is complete.

If interested in LEAD Role please contact Gina at gina.bell@nmss.org

Marking 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.

Bike MS: Coast the Coast, Saturday, May 9th

Deal, NJ at Deal Casino and Beach Club

Photographers: 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.  Photographers are supplied an approved shot list. Professional skills not mandatory.

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

Working with Volunteer Check-In 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 go on a break.

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.  

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.  

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).

Address: The Case Building, 767 Eustis Street, St Paul, MN 55114

Bike MS: Coast the Coast 2026

SAG Driver Team: Shuttle participants along the route. Proof of current driver's license and automobile insurance required. Background check required. You will be driving a 16 foot truck. 

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

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

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. 

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 leave a comment if you are a HAM Radio operator. 

Our SAG drivers (support and gear) 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. Background check required. Please leave a comment if you are also a HAM Radio operator.  

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.  Photographers are supplied an approved shot list.

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)

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.

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

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)

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.

Bike MS: Coast the Coast 

Deal, NJ at Deal Casino and Beach Club

ON ROUTE Photographers: Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, route photos, & festival area photos for more candid images. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind.  Photographers are supplied an approved shot list. Professional skills not mandatory.

Bike MS: Coast the Coast

Brielle Elementary School Rest Stop Crew:  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). 

This rest stop is the FIRST stop for all 25, 50, and 75 mile riders!

Each Rest Stop Team will have a LEAD assigned before the event. The Lead will communicate with the VE Lead and/or EP throughout the event and if anything is needed at the rest stop.  They will receive and distribute lunches for volunteers at their stop and stay until breakdown is complete.

If interested in LEAD Role please contact Gina at gina.bell@nmss.org

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

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.

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. Taking inventory post event of diagnosis date stickers and I walk with MS bandanas. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

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. Take inventory post event of Circle of Support Stickers

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. Take inventory post event of circle fans.

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. Best recruits for this role are outgoing and love talking with participants.

Provides high-level of customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers, Includes setting up/breaking down TFA Check-in, providing check in and registration services, answer questions.

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.

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.

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.

The Stage Manager must be organized and able to communicate effectively with the event Host, Honoree and their Circle of Support representatives, and the A/V Team. Previous experience in event management is preferred. This role could also be a staff member or contracted individual. See complete job description for scope of work.

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

Volunteers will be at first aid tent. CPR/First Aid certification required. 

Shuttle participants along the route. If driving own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance required. *Completed Safety Training and Background check required for all drivers and navigators.

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.

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

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

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 free parking spots.

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.

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 staffed 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.

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.

TENT - 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.

ROAMER - 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)

First Aid Volunteers are CPR/First Aid certified individuals and do not have to be licensed medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) but they can be, when available. They administer First-Aid to event participants. The support locations can include start/finish, and along the route.

Volunteers on our COMMS team are amateur radio operators who are assigned to several different groups or stationed at different locations along the route. Duties include helping staff relay information to rest stops, maintaining clear communication along the route, and responding to incidents. 

Please include your call sign when you register.  

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. 

Greet participants as they arrive