Opportunities From: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Clipper Pavillion

T-Shirt Distribution Team

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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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. Usually staffed with at least one Staff member.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Complete the Circle Display Greeters: 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. 

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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 available shifts for this volunteer opportunity:

Circles of Support Tent Volunteer: 8am-12pm

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

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser Area Greeters: Welcomes Top Fundraisers into the TFA Area, provides information, and able to answer general questions about the Society. 

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

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, then you can take candid photos around the area.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Top Fundraiser Food & Beverage Area 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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26

Floaters: 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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

Clipper Pavillion

Event Greeter:

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

 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 West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

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.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

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 and shot lists will be shared.

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

Spirit Team: 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(either pre-prepared or from home), or cheering swag (available at volunteer tent)

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

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

 GOLF CART ON SITE

Walk MS West Orange on Sunday, April 26th

Tear-Down Team: Cleaning up the event site, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables and chairs, and organizing and loading supplies on trucks (heavy lifting required ≤50lbs)