Athletic Trainers/Physical Therapists

Health professional crew members are needed to assist with morning stretches and overall health and safety on the event.

These crew members will be stationed at rest stops along the walk route and at the start and finish lines.

Requirements: Basic first aid knowledge or greater; athletic training experience.

Bicycle Route Support

Provide support to the walkers along the Challenge route. Provide support, encouragement, and safety. Help monitor Challenge Walk MS until all participants who have crossed the finish line.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, have own bicycle, and ability to ride 60 miles or more a day.

Check-in

Assist in setting up area and provide check-in services for Walkers, Super Crew and Crew.

Cheering Squad

Organize groups to cheer the walkers on along the route and at the start and finish lines.

Finish Line Fun & Festivities

Decorate the Challenge Walk MS event site and route to provide a festive and exciting atmosphere for volunteers and participants. Ensure that walkers feel a strong emotional impact as they cross the finish line so that they will feel their efforts have been worthwhile. Ensure that the property we are using is attractive, decorated, well maintained during the event and left in good order.

General Activities

Assist with execution of weekend activities. Positions may include: staffing the information table at the Headquarters Hotel, pre-event set up at the Headquarters Hotel, stewarding the silent auction, coordinating half-day bag supplies, etc.

Ham Radio Operators

Ham Radio Operators provide critical communication from check points and along route.

Requirements: Appropriate equipment and certification

Labor

Set up and breakdown of all tents, tables, chairs and supplies for each area of the Challenge Walk MS, providing participants with an enjoyable experience. Ensure the property that we are using is left in good order.

Massage Therapists

Help soothe the aching muscles and feet of the hundreds of walkers who are putting their bodies to the test. Massage therapists are at rest stops and at finish each day.

Medical/First Aid

Trained medical professionals are needed at the start, finish, on the route and at rest stops to monitor injuries and well-being of walkers.

Requirements: Paramedic, EMT, Nurse (LPN or RN), Doctor, Nurse Practitioner

Motorcycle Escort

Do you own your own motorcycle? Take it out on a 30-mile journey that you'll never forget. Assist with route support by patrolling the route and assisting where needed.

Requirements: Must be over 21 and provide copy of driver's license and motorcycle insurance.

Office Support

Volunteer at the National MS Society office and help prepare, organize and distribute Challenge Walk MS materials.

Photographers

Use your photography skills to capture moments of challenge and triumph. Must provide own camera. National MS Society provides film.

Requirements: Strong photographic skills needed. 35mm preferred.

Rest Stops

Provide transportation and support to walkers who need assistance along the route. Basic supplies will be provided for rest stops, but we encourage all rest stop volunteers/crew members to go the extra mile! Decorations, themed rest stops, candy, music, etc. are a big hit at rest stops...and remember, all rest stops are judged by the walkers and a daily winning rest stop will be announced each night!

Requirements: Must be 21 years or older to drive an event vehicle (or with someone that qualifies). Must provide a copy of valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Must have own vehicle.

SAG (Support & Gear) Drivers

Provide transportation and support to walkers who need assistance along the route.

Requirements: Must be 21 years or older to drive an event vehicle. Must provide a copy of valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Must have own vehicle.