Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode on June 13, 2026, at University of Rhode Island

Spirit Team (SUNDAY):  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 or cheering swag from home to the event.

We are looking for groups, clubs, cheerleading teams, marching bands, and individuals who want to come and support the cyclists.

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Site Set-Up Team: Unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables and chairs, hanging banners and signage, and decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Route Marking: 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

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

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

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

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Center: 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Circles of Support 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

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Top Fundraising Area Check-In: Provides excellent customer service and registration services for Top Fundraisers, which includes setting up/breaking down TFA Registration, providing check in services, handing out credentials, and answering questions.

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Top Fundraising Area Greeter: Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area, provides information and, able to answer general questions.

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Top Fundraising Area Food & 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, and keep the area clean. 

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

First Aid: First Aid Volunteers consists of individuals who hold a CPR/First Aid certification or certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc.) who administer First-Aid to event participants.

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Circles of Support 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

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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)

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

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

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

SAG Driver: Shuttle participants along the route. If driving own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance required. *Completed Safety Training and Background check required for all drivers and navigators.

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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) 

Walk MS Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Route Unmarking: 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 Rhode Island on Sunday, May 17, 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)

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode on June 13, 2026 at University of Rhode Island

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

Bike MS: Ride the Road 2026 on June 13th 

SATURDAY Packet Pick-Up: Assist by providing our riders with the information they need to have a smooth ride.

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode- June 13, 2026

Greeter/Floater Role

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode 2026- Saturday, June 13, 2026

Amateur radio operators are assigned to each Rest Stop along the route.

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode June 13, 2026

ON ROUTE Photographers: 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.

*Time flexibility within the shifts is allowed. Please reach out to Gina Bell gina.bell@nmss.org for more details. *

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode June 13, 2026

Photographers: 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.

*Time flexibility within the shifts is allowed. Please reach out to Gina Bell gina.bell@nmss.org for more details.* 

Rest Stop 1

Location and Time TBD

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). 

Each Rest Stop Team will have a LEAD assigned before the event. The Lead 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 and stay until breakdown is complete.

If interested in LEAD Role please, email

Gina Bell gina.bell@nmss.org

Rest Stop 2

Location and Time TBD

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). 

Each Rest Stop Team will have a LEAD assigned before the event. The Lead 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 and stay until breakdown is complete.

If interested in LEAD Role please, email

Gina Bell gina.bell@nmss.org

Rest Stop 3

Location and Time TBD

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). 

Each Rest Stop Team will have a LEAD assigned before the event. The Lead 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 and stay until breakdown is complete.

If interested in LEAD Role please, email

Gina Bell gina.bell@nmss.org

Rest Stop 4

Location and Time TBD

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). 

Each Rest Stop Team will have a LEAD assigned before the event. The Lead 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 and stay until breakdown is complete.

If interested in LEAD Role please, email

Gina Bell gina.bell@nmss.org

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Rest Stop 1

Location and Time TBD

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Rest Stop 1

Location and Time TBD

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Rest Stop 1

Location and Time TBD

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Rest Stop 1

Location and Time TBD

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Rest Stop 1

Location and Time TBD

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals (EMT, EMS, RN, etc) who can administer First-Aid to event participants. This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position and will be stationed at this specific rest stop. 

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode 2026 on June 13th at The University of Rhode Island.

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

Bike MS: Ride the Rhode 2026 on June 13th at University of Rhode Island

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

Bike MS: Ride the Road 2026

FRIDAY (JUNE 12th) Packet Pick UP: Assist with Pre-Event activities by providing our riders with the information they need to have a smooth ride on June 13th! Volunteers are welcome to sign up to volunteer on Friday and Saturday!