Opportunities From: NMSS Volunteer Hub

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

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 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 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.

Help MS Society Staff Leads efforts to:

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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!*

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).

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!

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, route photos, and 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/tearing down packet pick up event area, organizing supplies, passing out participant packets, t-shirts, goodie bags, and other information, collecting donations, providing excellent customer service, assisting Society staff as needed.

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

Lead volunteer check-in, ensuring volunteers are checked in upon arrival and that the proper paperwork is on file or completed. Provide directions to and instructions for specific volunteer positions. Ensure all paperwork is returned to staff at end of event.

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

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

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

Setting up/tearing down packet pick up event area, organizing supplies, passing out participant packets, t-shirts, goodie bags, and other information, collecting donations, 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. Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind within 2 weeks of the event.

Shifts can be customized based on availability

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 one Bike MS event within five years.

Bike Mechanics provide technical, mechanical, and repair service support on route and at various sites during Bike MS.

Motorcycle Marshals provide motorcycle escort support along the route to troubleshoot problems and ensure rider safety. When needed, they respond to emergencies and traffic situations. Responsibilities may include the following: Starting the route on Days 1 ; monitoring the flow of riders; communicating with Ride officials via the command center or net control; and handling minor incidents. Like bicycle riders, all Motorcycle Marshals are required to wear a helmet. Current policy does not allow trikes or any other motorcycle variations with more than two wheels; sidecars; or trailers towed behind the motorcycle.

*Motorcycle Marshals must have a valid motorcycle driver's license and proof of insurance covering the motorcycle to be ridden in Bike MS.

Seasoned, registered rider with CPR/First Aid certification, assigned to a specific portion of the route. Provides basic first aid for riders as necessary.

The medical support team consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who
administer First-Aid to Bike MS event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, finish, and along the route.

* This volunteer position is NOT a bike-riding position

* Must send copy of CPR/First Aid Certification or medical license to lee.kilborn@nmss.org ( ?s call 214.457.6792 )

* * Shifts will vary based on location * *

Assist SAG driver as they patrol a specific portion of the route, picking up tired cyclists for transport to nearest rest stop. All volunteer navigators must pass a criminal background check.

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

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

The medical support team consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who
administer First-Aid to Bike MS event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, finish, and along the route.

* This volunteer position is NOT a bike-riding position

* Must send copy of CPR/First Aid Certification or medical license to lee.kilborn@nmss.org ( ?s call 214.457.6792 )

* * Shifts will vary based on location * *

The medical support team consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who
administer First-Aid to Bike MS event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, finish, and along the route.

* This volunteer position is NOT a bike-riding position

* Must send copy of CPR/First Aid Certification or medical license to lee.kilborn@nmss.org ( ?s call 214.457.6792 )

* * Shifts will vary based on location * *

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

Stand at the finish line to cheer on participants as they begin/finish the ride. Some items will be provided but volunteers are encouraged to bring noise makers, signs or cheering swag from home to the event. Distribute medals to each rider that crosses the finish line. Make all riders feel celebrated!

The medical support team consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who
administer First-Aid to Bike MS event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, finish, and along the route.

* This volunteer position is NOT a bike-riding position

* Must send copy of CPR/First Aid Certification or medical license to lee.kilborn@nmss.org ( ?s call 214.457.6792 )

* * Shifts will vary based on location * *

The medical support team consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who
administer First-Aid to Bike MS event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, finish, and along the route.

* This volunteer position is NOT a bike-riding position

* Must send copy of CPR/First Aid Certification or medical license to lee.kilborn@nmss.org ( ?s call 214.457.6792 )

* * Shifts will vary based on location * *

Setting up and organizing food service area (in partnership with catering where applicable), handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. Most items are single serve. Preparing and assisting riders at the hydration station. General sanitation protocols are in place (i.e., hand sanitizer, gloves, etc.)

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.

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)

Volunteer massage therapists must provide a digital copy of their massage licensure and insurance. Massage therapists use touch to treat and alleviate participants’ injuries and fatigue as well as promote general wellness.

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)

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, looking-up participant name, confirming information, answering questions, and taking fundraising donations and providing t-shirts for those who qualify. (Background check required because volunteers are handling donations)

Using personal photography equipment (can be a cell phone), capture event including team photos, start & finish line photos, sponsors, route photos, & festival area photos. Shot lists will be shared. 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. 

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)

Setting up/taking down rest stop area. Welcoming and encouraging/congratulating participants, serving beverages, icing down beverages and replenishing supplies as needed, keeping area clean.

NOTE: Rest Stop locations are still being determined. If you have a specific request (i.e. you don't like to ride the gondola, you want to be at the bottom for the accessibility route, etc.), please note that information in the comments section of your registration. 

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.

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)

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who administer First-Aid to event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, finish, and along the route.

The top route volunteer is there to direct and cheer for hikers on the top of the mountain.

These volunteers are our nice way of saying "you dont have to go home, but you can't stay here!" Start your shift by helping cheer on hikers at the finish line, then help us with the event end logistics like waste management, site tear down, and other cleanup. Volunteers will ideally be able to lift 50+ pounds.

These volunteers help us get the party started and get our hikers on their way! Show up bright and early with the MS Society staff (our Volunteer Engagement Specialist is doing everything she can to get us coffee and donuts!)

 Saturday volunteers will help with site set-up, help keep the start and finish line clean by getting our trash to the designated locations, and cheer on our hikers at the start line or finish line. Volunteers should be able to lift 50+ pounds ideally, but there is also decorating to be done which does not require lifting.