Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

At the conclusion of the walk volunteers 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.

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)

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

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)

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.

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 and background check required.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

In tent Volunteers: 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

Roaming Circle of Support Volunteers: 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

Looking for volunteers to fill positions in the brand new Top Fundraiser Area! Available roles are listed below:

TFA Lead: Assisting Top Fundraiser (TF) participants n the Top Fundraiser Area (TFA) and more. Tasks may include setting up/breaking down area, decorating, providing great customer service, registration, food & beverage, and passing out credentials. Manages TFA to create an outstanding event experience for Top Fundraisers. (Might be a non-Relationship staff member but talk with your local team during assessment)

Greeters: Provides excellent customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers, Includes setting up/breaking down TFA
Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area. Provides information and able to answer general questions 

Food and Beverage: 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.

All TFA Volunteers: Cleaning up and assisting with teardown of the Top Fundraiser Area (including folding up tables, helping pick up trash, etc)

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Un-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.

Help pack up supplies, move tables and chairs, clean up the site, and other tasks involved with the end of the event.  Some moderate lifting to 30 lbs.

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)

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 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)

 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.

Duties Include:

 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 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.

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

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. 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

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. 

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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

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.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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

New for 2026 - Registration & Information Tent will also include distribution of Walk MS Tshirts to participants.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Complete the Circle Greeters: Setting up/taking down 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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 opportunities are available for Circles of Support Tent Volunteers:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8:00am - 12:00pm

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

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Top Fundraiser Area Greeters: Welcome Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area, provides information, and able to answer general questions about The Society's events. 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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, can take candid photos around the area. 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Top Fundraiser 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 not self-serve) lay out snacks, and keep the area clean. 

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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 Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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.

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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

*NEW* for 2026 - Registration & Information Volunteers will also be distributing Walk MS Tshirts to qualifying participants.

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

Event Food and 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 Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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. This area is usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

Top Fundraiser Area Registration Team: 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, and answering questions. 

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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, can take candid photos around the area.

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Greeters: 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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

Responsibilities Include:

Often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

SAG Driver: Shuttle participants along the route via car or golf cart. If driving your own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance and background check required.

**Golf Cart** on premises

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

SAG Golf Cart Driver: 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.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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)

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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)

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Route Unmarking 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Site Tear-Down Team: 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)

 Walk MS Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

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 Roxbury on Sunday, April 19th

Site Tear-down Team: 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)

Duties Include:

Assist with the preparation of radios and related communications equipment used event weekend by various teams and resources. Locations and Times are TBD.

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.

We are seeking a reliable volunteer to support back-to-back Walk MS events by assisting with transportation and event logistics across the weekend.

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.

Weekend Overview:

Responsibilities:

What’s Provided:

Commitment:

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

We are seeking a reliable volunteer to support back-to-back Walk MS events by assisting with transportation and event logistics across the weekend.

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.

Weekend Overview:

Responsibilities:

What’s Provided:

Commitment:

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

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Whether you are able to volunteer for two hours or two days, you can make your mark on the movement by sharing your talents and giving your time.

Get cyclists started and safely moving across 150 miles of Texas roads to and from our multiple sites and help us work together toward creating a world free of Multiple Sclerosis.

If you have questions, please e-mail us at volunteertx150@nmss.org

Volunteers make Bike MS possible! 

Thank you for your consideration in volunteering to help end MS forever.  

***All volunteers under 18 must bring a completed Volunteer Consent Form with guardian signature to the event .***

***Final confirmations with full details will be sent to you the week of the event***

Volunteers who help with event specific tasks at the office or warehouse.  Activates such as inventory, packing, truck loading, etc. before event day

Located at Garage HTX

Responsibilities include:

Located at Garage HTX

Responsibilities include:

*Must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel

* Volunteers will work in teams of laptop operators and packet runners

*Background check required (at MS Society expense). 

Located at Garage HTX

Responsibilities include:

*Shot list will be provided before the event.
*Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind. 

In partnership with a staff member or experienced volunteer, marking event route with signage to indicate the direction participants should follow.

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

Located at Trek Lamar

Responsibilities include:

Located at Trek Lamar

Responsibilities include:

*Must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel

* Volunteers will work in teams of laptop operators and packet runners

*Background check required (at MS Society expense). 

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

Responsibilities include:

*DMV check will be required of those driving

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.

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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:

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,  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).