Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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)

Shift times can be flexible, please select which shift(s) work best for you. 

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

Please select which shift(s) work best for you below. 

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)

Driving, loading, and unloading trucks and vans carrying supplies along the route. Moderate-to-heavy lifting may be required. Drivers with commercial licenses preferred. *Background and MVR Check Required

Load, and unload trucks and vans carrying supplies along the route. Moderate-to-heavy lifting may be required. 

Amateur radio operators are assigned to several different groups or stationed at different locations along the route. This is a one- or two-day commitment, depending on your location.

SAG vehicles patrol the routes to provide support to cyclists in distress due to injury, bike failure or exhaustion.

SAG vehicles will be either crew cab pickup trucks or minivans and have a driver and navigator/communicator.  They work under the direction of Net Control.

· Serve as communication hub: Be the communication link between other SAGs and Net Control, fostering smooth coordination and support

· Load/unload bicycles: Provide hands-on assistance by loading and unloading bicycles for participants, contributing to a hassle-free experience

· Ensure effective communication: Prioritize clear and effective communication to facilitate the efficient operation of the SAG team and support participants along the route

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. 

SAG vehicles patrol the routes to provide support to cyclists in distress due to injury, bike failure or exhaustion.

SAG vehicles will be either crew cab pickup trucks or minivans and have a driver and navigator/communicator.  They work under the direction of Net Control.

Drivers must be at least 25 years old and be familiar with driving full size pickup truck/van type vehicles.  All volunteers must complete a background check; drivers must provide a copy of their license and insurance certificate (to prove insurability).  Volunteers must attend training.  Vehicles and meals will be provided. 

Volunteers will be in and out of the vehicles frequently during the day and should be able to assist cyclists lifting and securing their bicycles in the vehicle. 

Motorcycle Marshals are another pair of eyes out on route. 

Motorcycle Marshals are encouraged to be active amateur radio operators with VHF/UHF HAM radio capability on the motorcycle and a cellular phone for backup communications. 

Saturday: 9/06

Rest Stop 1 Elsah Civic Center: 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Routes: 50, 75, 100

Address: 57 Mill Street, Elsah, IL 62028

Sunday: 9/07

Rest Stop 1 Betsey Ann Park: 6:30 am – 10:00 am

Routes: 25, 50, 75, 100

Address: 420 S. Park, Brighton, IL 62012

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)

REST STOP LOCATIONS: 

Saturday 9/7

Rest Stop: Betsey Anne Park, 413 South Main Brighton, IL 62012

Sunday 9/8

Rest Stop: Bunker Hill High School, 314 S Meissner Street, Bunker Hill, IL 62014

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)

REST STOP LOCATIONS 

Saturday: 9/6

Rest Stop 6 Culp Lane/Steve Bryant Park - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Routes: 25, 75, 100

Address: 4300 Culp Ln. Bethalto, IL 62010

Sunday: 9/7

Rest Stop 2 Shipman Elementary School: 7:00 am -11:30 am

Routes: 50, 75, 100

Address: 211 Dora Reno White Dr., Shipman, IL 62685

Rest Stop Volunteer: Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

Rest Stop Captain: Meet with staff and rest stop supervisors for training. During event: ensure rest stop needs are met. Provide extra supplies and assistance, as needed.

Pick up trash around the main site, ensure recycling goes into appropriate bin, spray down the portable toilets. 

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.

Set Up Rest Stop and Provide water to cyclists.

Rest Stop Volunteer: Setting up/taking down the site, serving food and beverages and providing excellent customer service to participants. Occasional lifting may be required.

Rest Stop Captain: Meet with staff and rest stop supervisors for training. During event: ensure rest stop needs are met. Provide extra supplies and assistance, as needed.

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)