Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Responsibilities Include:

Supports the set-up with putting table cloths on tables, hanging final banners, putting out final signage, decorating key areas 

Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent 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/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/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. 

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)

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

Responsibilities/ Requirements Include:

*All Motorcycle Marshals are required to wear a helmet and may not participate while towing a trailer

*Encouraged to be active amateur radio operators with VHF/UHF HAM radio capability on the motorcycle and a cellular phone for backup communications.

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

*HAM license and the ability to operate from your motorcycle are encouraged.

*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, overnight, finish, and along the route.*This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position. 

The Support & Gear (SAG) Volunteers drive in vehicles (provided by the society) on route to provide support, transport riders back to start when needed, communicate incidents with staff, and more.

*SAG Drivers are required to complete and pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check and Background Check by September 1, 2023 to serve in this role.

Volunteers at rest stops ensure our cyclists are hydrated and having fun throughout the ride! Activities include: 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) 

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.

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

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies.

Ride along with participants and provide support along the route to troubleshoot problems and ensure rider safety. When needed, they respond to emergencies and traffic situations. 

Note: Ride Marshals have a reduced fundraising minimum of $250.

Ride along with participants and provide support along the route to troubleshoot problems and ensure rider safety. When needed, they respond to emergencies and traffic situations.

The Support & Gear (SAG) Volunteers drive in vehicles (provided by the society) on route to provide support, transport riders back to start when needed, communicate incidents with staff, and more.

*SAG Drivers are required to complete and pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check and Background Check by September 14, 2025 to serve in this role.

Volunteers at rest stops ensure our cyclists are hydrated and having fun throughout the ride! Activities include: 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)

Volunteers get a stylish blue t-shirt, meals, water, snacks, lasting friendships and the opportunity to help us write the final chapter on MS. 

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. 

Volunteers at rest stops ensure our cyclists are hydrated and having fun throughout the ride! Activities include: 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)

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.

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

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

Volunteers at rest stops ensure our cyclists are hydrated and having fun throughout the ride! Activities include: 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) 

Location is at Shoreline Unified School District, Tomales Elementary

Volunteers at rest stops ensure our cyclists are hydrated and having fun throughout the ride! Activities include: 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) 

Provide massages to participants, must be certified

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.

Responsibilities Include:

Assisting VIP participants at the VIP reception area, which might include excusive swag distribution, food and beverage, exclusive massage area and more. Tasks may include setting up/breaking down area, decorating, serving, cleaning-up and providing great customer service.

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)

Helping staff with various tasks throughout the event, tearing down event site, communicating with other volunteers,  filling in for others on an "as needs" basis (lifting may be required)