Needs From: sjvolunteers

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Site Set Up: Duties include unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, and more. This volunteer role is easy to pair with others if you are interested in being involved for the whole day because set up duties are fulfilled once event time rolls around. We ask that most volunteers for this team be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Key Responsibilities Include: 

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Key Responsibilities Include!

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

T-Shirt Distribution: Assist in handing out participant t-shirts. Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service.  

Key Responsibilities Include!

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Route marking volunteers arrive early to mark the route with directional arrows, usually on a bicycle or with two people in a car. Routes are marked at all intersections and at all turns. Some walks offer two routes and arrows will be different colors. Volunteers should be familiar with the area and able to follow written directions and route map. Route marking volunteers will then remove the arrows at the end of the walk, unless otherwise noted. 

Event Greeters: First impressions are important! Greet walkers and welcome participants as they arrive, answer basic questions about the walk site and event (materials will be provided), and help direct walker traffic to appropriate areas (registration area, team tents, rest rooms, etc.). 

Spirit Team: You are here to motivate, encourage, and congratulate participants on their achievements! Using provided supplies (or your own), cheer on participants at the start, finish, and along the route. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

Route Unmarking Assistant: Unmarking 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. 

Tear Down Team: These volunteers come in fresh near the end of the event to help the tired staff team clean up the event site. Responsibilities include picking up trash, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, and anything else needed to ensure the walk site is cleaned and cleared. Heavy lifting up to 50lbs may be necessary, but non-heavy lifting tasks are also available. 

Site Set Up: Duties include unloading trucks and distributing supplies, setting up tents, tables, and chairs, hanging banners and signage, decorating tents and tables, and more. This volunteer role is easy to pair with others if you are interested in being involved for the whole day because set up duties are fulfilled once event time rolls around. We ask that most volunteers for this team be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down

T-Shirt Distribution: Assist in handing out participant t-shirts. Organizing supplies and shirts by size and type, handing out shirts to qualifying participants, keeping area tidy, providing excellent customer service.  

Key Responsibilities Include:

*All volunteers are expected to assist in set up and break down*

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. 

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.  

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 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

Route marking volunteers arrive early to mark the route with directional arrows, usually on a bicycle or with two people in a car. Routes are marked at all intersections and at all turns. Some walks offer two routes and arrows will be different colors. Volunteers should be familiar with the area and able to follow written directions and route map. Route marking volunteers will then remove the arrows at the end of the walk, unless otherwise noted. 

Event Greeters: First impressions are important! Greet walkers and welcome participants as they arrive, answer basic questions about the walk site and event (materials will be provided), and help direct walker traffic to appropriate areas (registration area, team tents, rest rooms, etc.). 

Spirit Team: You are here to motivate, encourage, and congratulate participants on their achievements! Using provided supplies (or your own), cheer on participants at the start, finish, and along the route. 

Hydration Station key responsibilities include setting up and taking down the site, distributing water to walk participants, providing excellent customer service, cheering for and encouraging participants as they pass by, and performing occasional lifting; this role is also well suited for small groups. 

Route Unmarking Assistant: Unmarking 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. 

Tear Down Team: These volunteers come in fresh near the end of the event to help the tired staff team clean up the event site. Responsibilities include picking up trash, taking down decorations, signage and banners, breaking down tents, tables, and chairs, organizing and loading supplies, and anything else needed to ensure the walk site is cleaned and cleared. Heavy lifting up to 50lbs may be necessary, but non-heavy lifting tasks are also available. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Help check volunteers in

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Help check in cyclists and accept donations. 

*This opportunity requires a background check

Key Responsibilities Include:

Distribute food and beverages to cyclists

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-Guide cyclists and families to correct lots and festival area

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Help load luggage on trucks

Standing or sitting at the start line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event.

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Help direct and release cyclists at the start line

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

*Basic and safe food preparation and handling is required and volunteers will be provided handwashing station/gloves, etc. 

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Guide cyclists and families to correct lots and festival area

Loading/Unloading bikes from truck(s), organizing bikes by rider number in bike compound area, checking bikes in/out of secured area, providing great customer service to cyclists (lifting required ≤ 25 lbs.).

Key Responsibilities Include:

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, and providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)  

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Loading/Unloading bikes from truck(s), organizing bikes by rider number in bike compound area, checking bikes in/out of secured area, providing great customer service to cyclists (lifting required ≤ 25 lbs.).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with filling attendees water bottles
Ensure the station is stocked with water & ice throughout the event
Communicate with staff and other key volunteers if ice & water need replenishing.

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Standing or sitting at the start/finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals, often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event. Late shifts may be asked to help clear up as the event draws to a close.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting our I ride with MS participants with their bikes post-ride

• Directing cyclists in bike parking
• Confirming that bikes match the number on the participant’s bib

This is one of our most popular tents—where cyclists who raised $300 or more stop to receive their commemorative T-shirt and medal. Volunteers will help celebrate our cyclists’ amazing accomplishments while handing out well-earned gear and big congratulations!

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities Include:

Setting up/taking down the site, running hydration/fruit stations, serving food and beverages to participants, and providing excellent customer service. (Occasional lifting may be required)  

Key responsibilities include:

*Basic and safe food preparation and handling is required and volunteers will be provided handwashing station/gloves, etc. 

Key responsibilities include:

Key responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Distribute food and beverages to cyclists

This is one of our most popular tents—where cyclists who raised $300 or more stop to receive their commemorative T-shirt and medal. Volunteers will help celebrate our cyclists’ amazing accomplishments while handing out well-earned gear and big congratulations!

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Help load luggage on trucks

Key Responsibilities Include:

-Supporting finish line chute, directing cyclists to festival area

Standing or sitting at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals, often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs or cheering swag from home to the event.