Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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. 

Provides excellent customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers, Includes setting up/breaking down TFA Registration, providing check in and registration services, handing out credentials, answer questions. 

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

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.

Unloading 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:

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

Photographers: 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 and shot lists will be shared.

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

Floater: Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, setting up/tearing down event site, communicating with other volunteers, and filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (lifting may be required)

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Route Marking Assistant: 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.

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

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 keep area clean.

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Center/ Mission Area: 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, and is usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

Complete the Circle Greeters: Setting up/taking down the Complete the Circle interactive graphic, set up and manage circle stickers, offer instruction to participants on how to fill out, and apply circle stickers to graphic. 

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Circles of Support Tent:  Setting up/taking down Circles of Support tent, set up and manage circle fans, offer instruction to participants on what they represent, and how to use it during the Program.

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

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 if not self-serve), lay out snacks, and keep area clean.

Walk MS Hammonasset on Sunday, April 26, 2026

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

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Hydration Station Team: Setting up/taking down hydration area. Welcoming and encouraging/congratulating participants, serving beverages, icing down beverages, replenishing supplies as needed, and keeping the hydration area clean.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

The Center: Mission Area: 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.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Complete the Circle Display Greeters: 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. 

Walk MS West Orange 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

Two available shifts for this volunteer opportunity:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm

Circles of Support Roaming Volunteer: 8:30am - 10:30am

Walk MS West Orange 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 , providing check in services, handing out credentials, and answering questions. 

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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

Walk MS West Orange 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, then you can take candid photos around the area.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser Food & Beverage Area 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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Floaters: 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)

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Key Responsibilities Include: 

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

Key Responsibilities Include: 

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

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include deseminating Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society. This area may include community focused areas or mission focused areas like "Wall of Hope," "I ride for"/"I walk for" bibs or similar collateral, may vary by market.

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

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.  

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Key Responsibilities Include: 

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

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 

Two available shifts for this volunteer opportunity: 

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm 

Circles of Support Roaming Volunteer: 8:30am - 10:30am

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.  

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

The Center: Mission Area: Set up/break 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. 

Complete the Circle Display Greeters: 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.  

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 

Two available shifts for this volunteer opportunity: 

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm 

Circles of Support Roaming Volunteer: 8am - 10:30am 

Photo Area: Stationed at the step-and-repeat display to assist Top Fundraiser participants take photos using their cell phones or personal cameras 

Food & Beverage: Set up/taking down the food and beverage area, put out snacks and beverages, and provide an elevated experience for Top Fundraisers. 

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants.  

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Walk MS Ridgefield Park on Sunday, April 26

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

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

First Aid: 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. 

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Photographers: 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. 

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Circles of Support Roamers: Roam the site with baskets of Circle of Support circle fans, passing out to all participants, explaining what they are, and how to use during the Program.

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Floater: 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)

Walk MS Hammonasset Beach on Sunday, April 26, 2026 

Event Greeter: 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.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

First Aid: 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.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

Photographer: 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 and 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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Route marking volunteers arrive early to mark the route with directional arrows, usually on a bicycle or with two people in a car. Routes are marked at all intersections and at all turns. Some walks offer two routes and arrows will be different colors. Volunteers should be familiar with the area and able to follow written directions and route map. Route marking volunteers will then remove the arrows at the end of the walk, unless otherwise noted.

Event Greeters: First impressions are important! Greet walkers and welcome participants as they arrive, answer basic questions about the walk site and event (materials will be provided), and help direct walker traffic to appropriate areas (registration area, team tents, rest rooms, etc.). 

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals or Certified First Aid/CPR Trained (EMT, EMS, RN, CPR/First Aid 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.

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.

High-energy Spirit Team to bring the excitement, cheer on walkers, and celebrate every milestone with enthusiasm.

Event Greeters: First impressions are important! Greet walkers and welcome participants as they arrive, answer basic questions about the walk site and event (materials will be provided), and help direct walker traffic to appropriate areas (registration area, team tents, rest rooms, etc.). 

Route marking volunteers arrive early to mark the route with directional arrows, usually on a bicycle or with two people in a car. Routes are marked at all intersections and at all turns. Some walks offer two routes and arrows will be different colors. Volunteers should be familiar with the area and able to follow written directions and route map. Route marking volunteers will then remove the arrows at the end of the walk, unless otherwise noted. 

Key Responsibilities Include!

Key Responsibilities Include:

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

Route marking volunteers arrive early to mark the route with directional arrows, usually on a bicycle or with two people in a car. Routes are marked at all intersections and at all turns. Some walks offer two routes and arrows will be different colors. Volunteers should be familiar with the area and able to follow written directions and route map. Route marking volunteers will then remove the arrows at the end of the walk, unless otherwise noted. 

Event Greeters: First impressions are important! Greet walkers and welcome participants as they arrive, answer basic questions about the walk site and event (materials will be provided), and help direct walker traffic to appropriate areas (registration area, team tents, rest rooms, etc.). 

Spirit Team: You are here to motivate, encourage, and congratulate participants on their achievements! Using provided supplies (or your own), cheer on participants at the start, finish, and along the route. 

Using personal photography equipment to 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. Start/finish & on-route

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.

Standing at the finish line or turn-around point 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)

Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, and confirming information, taking fundraising donations, distributing t-shirts, and more. (Background check required for volunteers handling donations)

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. 

Setting up/taking down Circles of Support table, set up and manage circle fans and offer instruction to participants on what they represent 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, 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). Might also need to service (trash and/or replenish water) in TFA if they do not have their own floaters.

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/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.