Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

Volunteer Check-In Lead:

The Volunteer Lead creates a working infrastructure throughout the event.  Key Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with Staff to gain full understanding of volunteer needs
• Run event volunteer check-in and direct volunteers to areas in need
• Manage large groups of volunteers in multiple locations
• Serve as liaison between Staff and volunteers on event day 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

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

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

Route Marking Assistant: 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Floater: 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)

Walk MS Hamilton 2026

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T-Shirt Distribution Team

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

We Welcome Volunteers of All Abilities, Anyone Can Volunteer!

Families, corporate groups, and individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, and corporate and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events. Whether you’re living with MS and just want to say thank you at the Finish Line, or you’re ready to help with set up, there’s a place for you at Walk MS!

When you volunteer, you become part of the MS movement – a community of passionate individuals working together to create a world free of MS. Together, we provide support, have fun, and make a difference for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.

 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

First Aid: 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. 

We Welcome Volunteers of All Abilities, Anyone Can Volunteer!

Families, corporate groups, and individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, and corporate and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events. Whether you’re living with MS and just want to say thank you at the Finish Line, or you’re ready to help with set up, there’s a place for you at Walk MS!

When you volunteer, you become part of the MS movement – a community of passionate individuals working together to create a world free of MS. Together, we provide support, have fun, and make a difference for the nearly 1 million people living with MS in the United States.

 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

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. Shot lists will be shared.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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)

New for 2026 - Registration & Information Tent will also include distribution of Walk MS Tshirts to participants.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Event 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Hydration Station Team: Setting up/taking down hydration area. Welcoming and encouraging/congratulating participants, serving beverages, icing down beverages and replenishing supplies as needed, and keeping hydration area clean.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

The Center/ Mission Area: 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, and is usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Complete the Circle Greeters: Setting up/taking down Complete the Circle interactive graphic, set up and manage circle stickers, offer instruction to participants on how to fill out, and apply circle stickers to graphic. 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Circles of Support Team: 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

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

Two opportunities are available for Circles of Support Tent Volunteers:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8:30am - 10:30am

Circles of Support Roaming Volunteer: 8:30am - 10:30am

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

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

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Top Fundraiser Area Greeters: Welcome Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area, provides information, and able to answer general questions about The Society's events. 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Top Fundraiser Photo Area: Stationed at the step-and-repeat display to assist TF participants take photos.  Can use their personal photography equipment, cell phone or participants cell phone. If more than one in TFA area, can take candid photos around the area. 

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Top Fundraiser Food & Beverage Team: 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19

SAG Driver: Shuttle participants along the route via car or golf cart. If driving your own vehicle, proof of current driver's license, automobile insurance and background check required.

**Golf Cart** on premises

Walk MS Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Route Unmarking Assistant: 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 Hamilton on Sunday, April 19th

Site Tear-Down Team: 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)