Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Managing volunteer check in table and working with volunteer check in assistant(s). Checking in volunteers, ensuring paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift.

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, route marking (heavy lifting may be required ≤50lbs), helping placing route signs, 

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.

First Aid Volunteers consists of certified medical professionals, of first aid certified (EMT, EMS, RN, CPR certificate etc.) who administer First-Aid to event participants. The support locations include rest stops, lunch, overnight, finish, and along the route. 

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.

Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, answering questions, and taking fundraising donations. Background check required. 

Setting up and organizing food service area, handing out food and drinks 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/breaking down area with appropriate supplies, managing the area during the event which may include passing out bandanas, Society printed materials, speaking to constituents about MS Society. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

New 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.

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

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. 

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.

Assisting photographers with set up, gathering participants, using props or signs, staging photos, reminding participants to use appropriate tags for social media, etc.

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

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.

Directing participants at key locations on the route to ensure the walk route is followed correctly and safely.

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.

Unmarking and cleaning up route of signage after event concludes. Often this task is completed in collaboration with a staff, committee member, or another volunteer utilizing a vehicle or gold cart.

Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, removing route markers and signage (heavy lifting may be required ≤50lbs)