Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Set up and organize food service area, handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. Keep food and beverage stations set up and stocked throughout the day.

Formerly known as “Living With MS,” The Center is an area where Walk MS participants can find information about how the MS Society can support them. Volunteers help set up and break down the area, help manage supplies during the event and speak to participants who come to the Center.

Set up the area, manage supplies and keep them stocked for the duration of the event. This area has Bibs that participants can decorate and share their reason for participating in Walk MS.

Set up the area, manage supplies and keep them stocked for the duration of the event. This area has Bibs that participants can decorate and share their reason for participating in Walk MS.

Roamers will “wander” through the crowd with baskets of circle fans, passing them out to participants, volunteers, sponsors, and staff. The tent volunteer role involves setting up, taking down, and managing the Circles of Support tent. Additionally, volunteers here help participants understand what the circles represent and how to use them during the Program.

Top Fundraiser Volunteers will help with: 

TFA Registration:  

This opportunity is registration specific to our Top Fundraiser Area. The participants registering here are our highest fundraisers of the year, and have a spot reserved in our Top Fundraiser Area (TFA). Volunteers will help with normal registration duties like assisting with check-in, handing out credentials, answering questions, and possibly taking donations. Volunteers for this position must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.  

TFA Greeters:  

Within the Top Fundraiser Area there will be a station set up for photos. There will not be a specific photographer assigned to this area, so the TFA Photo Area Volunteers will assist the participants in using the photo area. This includes inviting participants to use the photo area, showing them various props, and using their personal camera/phone to take the photos. Being a part of the TFA Food and Beverage team means you help with the set up and tear down of the food and beverage area, and man the station for the duration of the event. Snacks and beverages vary from event to event, but self-serve snacks should be lain out and replenished periodically. If coffee is not self-serve, please serve as participants would like some. It is also important to keep this area clean. 

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 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.

Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, answering questions, handing out t-shirts, 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.

Gather testimonials, in-person interviews during the event or distributing the Volunteer Interview flyer to participants and volunteers during the event. You’ll work with the Volunteer Photographer to make sure we have a photo of the participant/volunteer being interviewed.

Setting up and organizing water area, handing out water to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies.

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food and drinks 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. 

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

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. 

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals, or first aid certified volunteers. (EMT, EMS, RN, CPR certified 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.

Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required. Encourage walkers as they arrive and leave the rest stop. 

Costumes, signs, flags, noise makers etc. Are encouraged. 

Help break down the hydration station and site after the walk has finished. 

Use personal photography equipment to capture event photos and upload quality capture to the Society’s Flickr Group Account. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media and will be asked to focus on a Shot List, provided prior to the event.

Set up/taking down Rest Stop. Welcoming and encouraging participants, serving beverages, icing down beverages, and replenishing supplies as needed, keeping hydration area clean

Hydration Station volunteers get to be a smiling face and a source of water on the Walk MS route! Volunteers are in charge of the set up and tear down of the hydration area, often at the half way point on the walk route. Some routes may have 1 station, others may have 2. Be an encouraging face along the route and restock beverages as needed. Try to keep the area around the hydration station relatively clean throughout the walk.

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 2026

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

Walk MS Clark on Saturday, April 18th, 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 the area clean.

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 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, and speaking to constituents about MS Society. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18, 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. 

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18, 2026

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 shifts are available:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am - 12pm & Circles of Support Roamer Volunteer: 8:30am - 10:30am

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 2026

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)

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

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.

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. 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 cerfited 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. Must be 16+, possess a valid driver's license , no background or safety training required but prior knowledge of how to drive a golf cart helpful. 

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 phtographer. Shot lists will be shared.

Standing at start or finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers and handing out medals/mementos. Often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event.

Standing at start or finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers and handing out medals/mementos. Often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event.

Shuttle participants along the route as needed. If driving a vehicle, prior training and approval required. If driving a golfcart, individual must be 16 years of age

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 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 Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 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 and shot lists will be shared.

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 2026

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 Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 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 Clark on Saturday, April 18, 2026

Oak Ridge Park

Volunteer Journalist:

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

 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.

Volunteering wherever the biggest need is. Jumping in to give other volunteers breaks.

Loading supplies, taking down tents, tables, and chairs, taking down banners and signage, (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs).

Stand at the start/finish line to cheer on participants as they begin and finish the route. Some supplies may be provided but feel free to bring signs or cheering swag from home to the event.

loading supplies, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, taking down banners and signage, (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs).

Take down directional arrows and signs along the walking route.

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 2026

Spirit Team: 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).

Remove directional arrows and signs along the walking route.

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

Packing up and loading supplies, taking down tents, tables, chairs, decorations, banners and signage.

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

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

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 2026

Route Unmarking Assistant: Unmarking event route with signage to indicate the direction participants should follow. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or golf cart.

Walk MS Clark on Sunday, April 18th, 2026

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

Volunteer Check-In Lead:

The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event.  Key Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with Staff to gain full understanding of volunteer needs
• Run event volunteer check-in and direct volunteers to areas in need
• Manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations
• Serve as liaison between Staff and volunteers on event day 

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

Volunteer Check-in Lead: The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event and key responsibilities include:  Collaboration with Staff to gain full understanding of volunteer needs, run event volunteer check-in and direct volunteers to areas in need, manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations, and serve as liaison between Staff and volunteers on event day.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

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 Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th 

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)

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 TFA Area, provides information, and can 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.

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

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

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 Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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.

Greeting and checking-in walk participants, collecting pledge envelopes and donations, providing general event information. (Additional training may be required).

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food and drinks 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 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 durng the Program

In conjunction with the volunteers at the Circles of Support tent, our roamers will walk through the site prior to the event with baskets of the Circles of Support fans, handing them out to participants and explaining how to use them during the program. Periodically check in with the tent volunteers in case they need extra help and to grab more supplies as needed.

The Greeters will welcome participants and direct them to the appropriate areas at the event site, in addition to 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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 Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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 Hamilton 2026

Veterans Park

T-Shirt Distribution Team

We Welcome Volunteers of All Abilities, Anyone Can Volunteer!

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

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

Walk MS Roxbury 2026

Horseshoe Lake Recreational Complex

T-Shirt Distribution Team

We Welcome Volunteers of All Abilities, Anyone Can Volunteer!

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

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