Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

 

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.

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.

Shift Time:

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.

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.

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. Water stops are along the route and hydration stations are located on event sites.

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).

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

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals/mementos, all available at our volunteer tent.

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

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.

Setting up and decorating team tents, acting as a concierge for specific teams, providing customer service and information to participants and team captains as needed.

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)

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the mission area during the event which may include disseminating 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 materials.

Assists Volunteer Lead with checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in, and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. 

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.

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 Aid Volunteers consist of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) or 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. 

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 be helpful, this position is for you!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Setting up/taking down the food and beverage area, setting out water and other beverages, and serving 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. 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.

 Two shifts available:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm

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

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

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.

Shift Time:

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.

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.

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. Water stops are along the route and hydration stations are located on event sites.

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).

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

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.

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals/mementos, all available at our volunteer tent.

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

Heavy lifting may be 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)

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

Checking participants in/out, assigning housing/sleeping quarters to participants, providing great customer service.

Setting up/tearing down packet pick up event area, organizing supplies, passing out participant packets, t-shirts, goodie bags, and other information, providing excellent customer service, assisting Society staff as needed. 

Sit at a table outside the cafeteria making sure that participants have their wristband to eat breakfast. There are two shifts so that volunteers will have time to eat breakfast as well.

In partnership with a staff member or lead volunteer, checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. 

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. Should you have a preferred location, please enter it in the comments section during registration 

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start line photos, & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Shuttle participants along the route. The following is required to serve as a SAG Driver:

**Please indicate in comment section of registration if HAM Radio operator or First/Aid/EMT certified.

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including route photos & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

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.

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, capture event including finish line & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Dinner Greeter

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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 Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

Volunteer Check-in Lead: The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event by collaborating with Staff to gain full understanding of volunteer needs, running event volunteer check-in and direct volunteers to areas in need, and manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations.

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

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.

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop locations and timings are subject to change**

Setting up/taking down the site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 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.

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

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

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 site (may include tents, tables, chairs and additional support uploading the supply truck), running hydration (may include mixing sports beverages where applicable) area and serving food to participants (single serve where possible); encouraged to bring decorations and signs to cheer on riders as they enter your stop

**Rest Stop location and timing is subject to change**

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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 keep area clean.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

The Center: 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.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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. 

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.

Shift Time:

Setting up/taking down the food and beverage area, setting out water and other beverages, and serving 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. 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.

 Two shifts available:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm

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

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

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

Stationed at the step-and-repeat display to assist Top Fundraiser participants with taking photos. Can use their personal photography equipment, cell phone or participants cell phone. If more than one in Top Fundraiser 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 Top Fundraisers, set out water and other beverages, serve coffee (if not self-serve) lay out snacks. Keep area clean.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 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 Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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. Shot lists will be shared. 

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Route Marking: 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 Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 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 Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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.

 Walk MS Simsbury on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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.