Opportunities From: NMSS Volunteer Hub

Assist team with event setup and heavy lifting. 

18 years old +

Assist team with event setup and heavy lifting. 

18 years old +

Volunteers will assist with unloading and loading the supply vehicles in the Waltham Warehouse for the 2026 event season. We are flexible with the timeframe and will be ordering lunch for the volunteers!

Does require stairs. 

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.

Unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs,  hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables (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.

Shuttle participants along the route. Completed Safety Training, motor vehicle and background checks required for all drivers and navigators.

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

Setting up/taking down the food and beverage area, set out water and other beverages, serve coffee where applicable (if not self-serve) lay out snacks. Keep area clean.

Setting up/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the area during the event which may include passing out bandanas, Society print materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society.  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.

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.

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

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.

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)

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes.  Often this task is completed utilizing a vehicle, a golf cart or a wagon while walking the route. 

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)

You will be helping with unloading and distributing of supplies, setting up tables and chairs, hanging banners and decorating. Please note that some lifting may be required.

 A premier fundraising event to benefit the National MS Society. Two shifts available: Set up: 11am - 4 pm and the event: 5pm - 10 pm 

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

You will be providing basic bike repairs at rest stops along route. Please bring bike stands, tubes, chain lube, and supplies for minor repairs. You may charge for parts over $20. We highly encourage you to bring your own tent and promotional materials.

Please note your specific shift date, time and rest stop location as previously communicated.

You will be responsible for taking photos of cyclists and rest stops on-route or on the main-site. You will need to provide all of your own professional photography equipment and give full access to photos to the National MS Society post-event.

You will be welcoming participants to the beer garden area, checking wristbands and helping to keep the area clean. Please note you must be 21 years of age or older.

You will be setting up bike racks, checking bikes in/out of secured area and ensuring cyclists receive 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.

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

Checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. 

Welcome our VIP participants to their dedicated area, answer questions, set-up and maintain VIP food area, provide excellent customer service. Great opportunity for those pursuing careers in the hospitality or non-profit field.

Provide music/entertainment for our participants!

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

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.

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. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift if you would like! (Check out our other Volunteer Photographer roles for this event!)

**Hours are flexible (let us know if you can only volunteer for a part of shift! We would love to have you, even just for an hour or two!)

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

Checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift. 

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

FILLING FAST -- SO SIGN UP TODAY!

Shuttle participants along the route. Proof of current driver's license and automobile insurance required. Background check required. Other Drivers Safety Training (online) required.

This is an ALL DAY shift, where you will be driving and mingling with participants and volunteers. Its a great way to engage with the event! 

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

*****Times for shift may vary based on Rest Stop Location.***** Volunteer Specialist will be in contact with you

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

You will be helping to set up and organize the food service area, hand out food to participants, keep the area clean and help put away supplies. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, handwashing station, etc.

SAG vehicles patrol the routes to support cyclists, shuttling them along the way. You will be driving the vehicle, while a navigator is in the passenger seat, communicating with NMSS staff to determine where pick up and drop offs are needed. 

Vehicles will be a personal SUV or a rental, but will be determined situationally. 

Drivers must be at least 25 years old. All drivers must complete a background check and provide a copy of their license and insurance. You will be in and out of your vehicle frequently during the day and should be able to assist cyclists in lifting and securing their bicycles in the vehicle. 

Please sign up for the days you are volunteering

Ride Marshals are registered cyclists who act as both Good-Will and Safety Ambassadors for Bike MS. Ride Marshal applicants must be 18 years of age, be passionate and knowledgeable about safe cycling, and be willing to work with fellow cyclists to promote safe cycling. Ride Marshals must have completed at least two Bike MS events within five years.

Welcome our VIP participants to their dedicated area, answer questions, set-up and maintain VIP food area, provide excellent customer service. Great opportunity for those pursuing careers in the hospitality or non-profit field.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)

Times may vary based on rest stop location on route, volunteer specialist will be in touch with you.

You will be standing at the start/finish line to cheer on cyclists, using noise makers and handing out rider medals. 

You will be responsible for setting up/taking down the rest stop site, welcoming cyclists, keeping the area clean and stocked with food and beverage choices and then helping to break down the area at the close of the shift.

 Please note CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position.

Checking participants in/out, assist in locating camp spot, providing great customer service.

You will be providing basic bike repairs at rest stops along route. Please bring bike stands, tubes, chain lube, and supplies for minor repairs. You may charge for parts over $20. We highly encourage you to bring your own tent and promotional materials.

Please note your specific shift date, time and rest stop location as previously communicated.

You will be responsible for setting up/taking down the rest stop site, welcoming cyclists, keeping the area clean and stocked with food and beverage choices and then helping to break down the area at the close of the shift.

Be prepared for an 8am start time and a 10:30am closing time

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. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift if you would like! (Check out our other Volunteer Photographer roles for this event!)

**Hours are flexible (let us know if you can only volunteer for a part of shift! We would love to have you, even just for an hour or two!)

**TWO different shifts available!**

You will be responsible for setting up/taking down the rest stop site, welcoming cyclists, keeping the area clean and stocked with food and beverage choices and then helping to break down the area at the close of the shift.

 Be prepared for a 8:30am start time and a 4:30pm closing time. This rest stop is broken up into two shifts!

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

You may be asked to do a variety of tasks on the main site depending on what's needed at the time, such as restocking supplies, handing out medals to participants, etc.

Please note that there is also a chance that this shift could have a lot of down time if we don't have many tasks for you. However, this is an important shift to fill so that we can have extra help available if needed. 

You will be responsible for setting up/taking down the rest stop site, welcoming cyclists, keeping the area clean and stocked with food and beverage choices and then helping to break down the area at the close of the shift.

 Be prepared for an 8:30am start time and a 11:15 closing time.

You will be responsible for setting up/taking down the rest stop site, welcoming cyclists, keeping the area clean and stocked with food and beverage choices and then helping to break down the area at the close of the shift.

 Be prepared for an 8:30am start time and a 12:30pm closing time.

You will be responsible for setting up/taking down the rest stop site, welcoming cyclists, keeping the area clean and stocked with food and beverage choices and then helping to break down the area at the close of the shift.

 Be prepared for a 9:00am start time and a 2:15m closing time. 

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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. **Note: For this Rest Stop, the Medical Volunteer MUST be an EMT or higher since this is the Lunch Stop.

Welcoming participants, ensuring luggage is properly tagged, checking participants' luggage in/out of secured area, lifting and moving duffle bags, tents, coolers and luggage cases, providing excellent customer service. (lifting required ≤ 20 lbs.)

**Physically demanding volunteer role**

Medal Distribution Team: Help set up Medals on table and hand them out as riders return.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service. Some volunteers here may also distribute medals as well.

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, route photos, festival area photos, and evening programming 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. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift if you would like! (Check out our other Volunteer Photographer roles for this event!)

**Hours are flexible (let us know if you can only volunteer for a part of shift! We would love to have you, even just for an hour or two!)

**Two shifts available!

Standing at the start/finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, often these volunteers may bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event, but this is not required! And if you are unable to stay for a full shift, we welcome anyone willing to come cheer even just for an hour or two!

*Multiple shifts available!*

Set up table with merch and other goodies provided by MS society. Assisting visitor and participants with collecting a donation for old apparel and Bike MS swag. Background check required, must be 18+.

Help our top fundraising riders jumpstart their recovery after Day 1 of Cape Cod Getaway by providing 15-minute massage sessions at the Day 1 Finish Line at Massachusetts Maritime Academy!

Provide music/entertainment for our participants!

Provide yoga and stretching instruction to our riders/participants.

You will be helping to clean up the event site; taking down banners and decorations, tables and chairs, loading supplies into trucks, etc. Please note that some lifting will be required.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Optimal to have a Lead or Rest Stop Captain in addition to volunteers. The Captain will arrive early and stay until items are picked up. They will communicate with the VE Lead and/or EP throughout the event and if anything is needed at the rest stop. They will receive and distribute lunches for volunteers at their stop if lunch is provided.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Optimal to have a Lead or Rest Stop Captain in addition to volunteers. The Captain will arrive early and stay until items are picked up. They will communicate with the VE Lead and/or EP throughout the event and if anything is needed at the rest stop. They will receive and distribute lunches for volunteers at their stop if lunch is provided.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Helping set up, and prepare the breakfast space. Help re-stock items that are getting low, and provide customer service for participants as they arrive to Kuipers Farm. 

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

FILLING FAST -- SO SIGN UP TODAY!

Shuttle participants along the route. Proof of current driver's license and automobile insurance required. Background check required. Other Drivers Safety Training (online) required.

This is an ALL DAY shift, where you will be driving and mingling with participants and volunteers. Its a great way to engage with the event! 

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

*****Times for shift may vary based on Rest Stop Location.***** Volunteer Specialist will be in contact with you

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

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. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift if you would like! (Check out our other Volunteer Photographer roles for this event!)

**Hours are flexible (let us know if you can only volunteer for a part of shift! We would love to have you, even just for an hour or two!)

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)

Times may vary based on rest stop location on route, volunteer specialist will be in touch with you.

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Optimal to have a Lead or Rest Stop Captain in addition to volunteers. The Captain will arrive early and stay until items are picked up. They will communicate with the VE Lead and/or EP throughout the event and if anything is needed at the rest stop. They will receive and distribute lunches for volunteers at their stop if lunch is provided.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

Optimal to have a Lead or Rest Stop Captain in addition to volunteers. The Captain will arrive early and stay until items are picked up. They will communicate with the VE Lead and/or EP throughout the event and if anything is needed at the rest stop. They will receive and distribute lunches for volunteers at their stop if lunch is provided.

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required).

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified First Aid (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.

General Volunteers provide key support at the Finish Line in numerous ways, including distributing t-shirts and medals and cheering on riders as they cross the finish line. This position is open to anyone and everyone! Please feel free to write in the comments if there are any tasks you are unable to do or would prefer not to do, and we will make sure to keep that in mind!