Opportunities From: NMSS Volunteer Hub

Setting up/tearing down packet pick up event area, organizing supplies, passing out participant packets, t-shirts, goodie bags, and other information, collecting donations, providing excellent customer service, assisting Society staff as needed

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners 

and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤ 50lbs) 

Unloading and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners 

and signage, decorating tents and tables (heavy lifting required ≤ 50lbs) 

Assists on site volunteer engagement staff with checking in volunteers, ensuring
paperwork is turned in and volunteers receive a t-shirt and instructions for their volunteer shift

Setting up/tearing down packet pick up event area, organizing supplies, passing
out participant packets, t-shirts, goodie bags, and other information, collecting donations, providing excellent customer service, assisting Society staff as needed

Setting up and organizing food service area (in partnership with catering where applicable),
handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. Most items are single serve.
General sanitation protocols are in place (i.e., hand sanitizer, gloves, etc.)

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, volunteers are encouraged
to bring signs or cheering swag from home to the event

Loading bikes into truck(s), organizing bikes by rider number, providing customer service to
cyclists (lifting required ≤ 25 lbs.

Welcoming participants, ensuring luggage is properly tagged, checking participants' luggage
in/out of secured area, lifting, and moving duffle bags, tents, coolers, and luggage cases, providing excellent customer service. (Lifting required ≤ 20 lbs.)

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line
photos, route photos, & festival area photos. Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind within 2 weeks of the event. All day commitment is preferred but not required

Loading and distributing supplies, tearing down tents, tables, and chairs. (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

All volunteer drivers are required to meet the following standards

• Pass a criminal background check

• Pass a Motor Vehicle Record screening

• Be at least 25 years of age

In addition, all volunteer drivers must have average visual acuity; the ability to drive a 15-passenger van (or similar vehicle) through tight rider/pedestrian areas; possess the ability to lift 40 pounds, such as large bicycle. It is important that SAG drivers practice patience and can handle high-pressure situations

Motorcycle Marshals provide support along the route to troubleshoot problems and ensure rider safety. When needed, they respond to emergencies and traffic situations. Responsibilities may include the following: Starting the route on Days 1 and 2; monitoring the flow of riders; communicate with staff officials via the command center or net control; and handling minor incidents. Like bicycle riders, all Motorcycle Marshals are required to wear a helmet. Current policy does not allow trikes or any other motorcycle variations with more than two wheels; sidecars; or trailers towed behind the motorcycle. *Motorcycle Marshals must have a valid motorcycle driver's license and proof of insurance covering the motorcycle to be ridden in Bike MS.

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

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. Help SAG drivers navigate the route; serve as communication point at rest stops

Bike medics ride amongst the other riders and provide medical assistance along the route. The level of care will usually be BLS but can include BTLS and ALS. Other duties may include traffic control, minor bike repairs and rider information. EMS volunteers must have a minimum ECA or greater. BTLS, ACLS and any other specialty certifications are welcome. They are not required to be affiliated with a fire department or EMS service, but some pre-hospital experience is preferred. EMS will carry BLS as well as BSI items. Communication is via cell phone to the ride's Command Center/Net Control.

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, volunteers are encouraged
to bring signs or cheering swag from home to the event

Ride Marshals are registered cyclists who act as both Good-Will and Safety Ambassadors for Bike
MS. Ride Marshal applicants must be 18 years of age, be passionate and knowledgeable about safe cycling, and be willing to work with fellow cyclists to promote safe cycling. Ride Marshals must have completed at least one Bike MS event within five years.

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 start line, rest stops, lunch, overnight, and finish sites. Shift times will be based on location. *This volunteer position is not a bike-riding position.

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Assists on site volunteer engagement staff with 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 (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs).

Ensuring luggage is properly tagged, checking participants' luggage
in/out of secured area, lifting, and moving duffle bags, tents, coolers, and luggage cases, providing excellent customer service.

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Setting up and organizing food service area (in partnership with catering where applicable),
handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. Most items are single serve.
General sanitation protocols are in place (i.e., hand sanitizer, gloves, etc.)

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)

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants using noise makers, pom poms, signs, etc.  Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, and answering questions. Volunteers are encouraged to bring signs or cheer swag from home to the event. Ensure each finishing cyclist receives a medal in the safest way possible.

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line
photos, route photos, & festival area photos. Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind within 2 weeks of the event. All day commitment is preferred but not required

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

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

Loading bikes into truck(s), organizing bikes by rider number, providing customer service to
cyclists (lifting required ≤ 25 lbs.)

Loading and distributing supplies, tearing down tents, tables, and chairs. (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Volunteer massage therapists must provide a digital copy of their massage licensure and insurance. If the team of therapists are all covered under one insurance umbrella (a company, etc.) then a copy of that policy will suffice. Massage therapists use touch to treat and alleviate participants’ injuries and fatigue as well as promote general wellness.

Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, and answering questions.

Welcoming participants, ensuring luggage is properly tagged, checking participants' luggage
in/out of secured area, lifting, and moving duffle bags, tents, coolers, and luggage cases, providing excellent customer service. (Lifting required ≤ 20 lbs.)

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Assists on site volunteer engagement staff with 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 (heavy lifting required ≤ 50lbs) 

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants using noise makers, pom poms, signs, etc.  Welcoming participants, looking-up participant name, confirming information, and answering questions. Volunteers are encouraged to bring signs or cheer swag from home to the event. Ensure each finishing cyclist receives a medal in the safest way possible.

Using personal photography equipment, capture event including team photos, start & finish line
photos, route photos, & festival area photos. Photographers are expected to share full rights to digital media with the MS Society in-kind within 2 weeks of the event. All day commitment is preferred but not required

Volunteer duties 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)

**Rest stop location to come.**

Setting up and organizing food service area (in partnership with catering where applicable),
handing out food to participants, cleaning up area and putting away supplies. Most items are single serve.
General sanitation protocols are in place (i.e., hand sanitizer, gloves, etc.)

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)

Loading bikes and luggage into truck(s), organizing by rider number, providing customer service to
cyclists (lifting required ≤ 25 lbs.)

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, volunteers are encouraged
to bring signs or cheering swag from home to the event

Loading and distributing supplies, tearing down tents, tables, and chairs. (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)

Volunteer massage therapists must provide a digital copy of their massage licensure and insurance. If the team of therapists are all covered under one insurance umbrella (a company, etc.) then a copy of that policy will suffice. Massage therapists use touch to treat and alleviate participants’ injuries and fatigue as well as promote general wellness.