Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

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

Utilizing a golf cart, shuttle participants along the route as needed. Must have a valid drivers license. 16+ years old

Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information and taking fundraising donations and more. (Must be 18+ Background check required due to donation handling)

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

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including start & finish line photos, route photos, & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including sponsors, the event site, & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including route photos & pre-determined areas via an approved shot list. Volunteer Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the National MS Society in-kind within 1 week of the event by uploading via instructions. 

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. 

Area that will feature participant walking bibs for personalization. Used to be called "I Walk for" bibs and was often a part of Registration. Volunteers in the area will need to spot check supplies.

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.

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

Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area. Provides information and able to answer general questions

Using personal equipment or participants phone/camera, this volunteer is in charge of helping people capture their teams and other photos needed in the Top Fundraiser Area. This volunteer should be flexible and may ask to help with other tasks within the Top Fundraiser area too. 

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. Keep area clean.

Emptying trash and recycles bins, picking up trash and generally keeping area clean and safe. Restock water and ice. Periodic checks on portos that they have toilet paper, etc.

Welcoming participants and directing them to the appropriate areas at the event site, answering questions as needed; potential to be placed anywhere throughout the event site

Setting up water bowls for dogs, treats (if available), signage (Stay off Grass, Dogs on Leash, etc.)

Setting up tent/area with activities for kids, running activities for kids that may include coloring, face painting, lawn games, bubbles, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. *Background check required

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.

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

Act as good-will and safety ambassadors. Help support or direct walkers to ensure they are following route correctly or provide assistance where needed. 

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.