Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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.

Unloading trucks 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:

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/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.

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. 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.

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).

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)

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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

Shuttle participants along the route. If driving own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance and background check required.

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.

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

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

Unmarking event route following the event. Pick up signage.  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.

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.

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 

This is a special sign-up link for Penn State York students interested in volunteering at Walk MS: York. 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!

Help us wrap up Walk MS: Pittsburgh! We are looking for 3 volunteers to assist with unloading event materials from our truck and organizing supplies back at the warehouse after the event. This is a short, hands-on shift and a great way to support behind the scenes.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Your help makes a big difference in closing out a successful event—thank you!

We are looking for a reliable volunteer to assist with event-day logistics for Walk MS Allentown.

This role is essential to ensuring our events run smoothly and is ideal for someone comfortable with driving a truck and interested in behind-the-scenes event operations.

Overview:

Responsibilities:

What’s Provided:

Commitment:

Department of Motor Vehicles check required (if driving), online driver safety course required. This position requires a background check. After you respond to this volunteer role, your volunteer engagement team member will reach out with further instructions.

Volunteers will drive, load, and unload trucks or vans transporting event supplies. Moderate to heavy lifting may be required. Drivers with commercial licenses are preferred, and all drivers must be at least 25 years old to operate an event vehicle.

On Friday, the supply truck driver will pick up supplies from the Houston storage unit, transport them to the event site, unload the supplies, and assist with site setup.

On Saturday, supplies will be returned to the Houston storage unit after the event.

A staff member will be at the storage unit on Friday with the key to coordinate the pickup and will also coordinate the Saturday afternoon return of supplies.

Overnight accommodation will be provided for volunteers.

*By completing the sign-up process, you are applying to be a Supply Truck Driver for the 2026 Walk MS: Austin. Sign-up does not constitute acceptance as a driver. When you meet all the requirements of the position, you will be notified and provided with further information. *

Day 1

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026  

Shift Start Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Shift Hours: 7 hours

Number of volunteers needed: 1

Day 2

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026  

Shift Start Time: 6:30 am – 12:00 pm

Shift Hours: 5.50 hours

Number of volunteers needed: 1

Any qualifications or requirements volunteers will need: Background Check and MVR Check and Online Driver Safety Course training  

Houston Storage Unit: 1499 North Post Oak Road, Unit 105, Houston, Texas 77055

Event Address: Pop Stroke (13000 Harris Ridge Blvd., Austin, TX, 78753)

Volunteers assisting in set up will help with the following tasks:

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

At the conclusion of the walk volnuteers will then remove any posted signs and return them to the start/finish line! Timing for this role may change as we get closer to the event date. The time set currently is the earliest it would be.

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

Shuttle participants along the route. If driving own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance and background check required.

Volunteer Check-In Lead:

• 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

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.

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.

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

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

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

This 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.

Circles of Support In Tent Volunteers: Setting up/taking down 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.

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.  Take inventory post event of Circle of Support Stickers

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

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

Route Marshall:

Directing participants at key locations on the route to ensure the walk route is followed

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.

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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).

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)

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.

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

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

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.

This is a special sign-up link for Emmaus High School students interested in volunteering at Walk MS: Allentown. 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 Tri Beta members interested in volunteering at Walk MS: Greensburg. 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!

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, Route marking and rest stop set up. This position requires heavy lifting up to 50lbs.

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.

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

Take directional arrows and signs and place along the walking route to ensure walkers stay on course.

Take directional arrows and signs and place along the walking route to ensure walkers stay on course.

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.

The Volunteer Check-In Assistants help the Volunteer Check-In Lead to oversee all volunteers on site at the event. This includes directing volunteers when they arrive to their respective area to begin set up, and also answering any questions that arise during the event.

Marking event route with signage to indicate the direction participants should follow. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff or committee member 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

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/tearing down registration event area, organizing supplies, checking off participants names, collecting registration forms if required, collect donations, welcoming participants, providing excellent customer service, and assisting Society staff as needed. *Must complete a background check and 18 years or older to process donations. *

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. 

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 event. 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.

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. 

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

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

Greeting and checking-in walk participants, collecting pledge envelopes and donations, providing general event information, handing out t-shirts. (Additional training may be required) This position requires a background check.

After Registration has finished - You can join the volunteers at the start/Finish line to help cheer on the participants.  

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.

Emptying trash and recycles bins, picking up trash and generally keeping area clean and safe. Restock water and ice.