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ORGANIZATION: National MS Society, Upstate New York
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The National MS Society is looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming event - Bike MS: Buffalo’s Great Lake Escape, held on Saturday, August 5 at Evangola State Park.
Bike MS: Buffalo’s Great Lake Escape is a unique experience with views that range from shoreline height to breath-taking cliff-top vistas with views of Canada. More than 100 volunteers are needed to make this event a success!
Groups and individuals of all ages and abilities are invited to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, corporate and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events. There is only one requirement: a desire to end MS now!
If you are interested in volunteering, please review the positions below and register online here:
www.bikeMS.org
Bike MS: Buffalo’s Great Lake Escape - Volunteer Positions
Event Day Support Team:
Description: Volunteers will provide support to various participant areas including, but not limited to: Bike Parking, Top Fundraiser Lounge, Food & Beverage and more!
Photography Team:
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Description: Volunteers will take photos of participants and sponsors at the event
Rest Stop Support Team:
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Description: Volunteers will be assigned to one of the rest stops along the route to distribute water and cheer on walkers.
Rest Stop Locations
□ Wendt Beach
□ NYS Rest Area
□ Point Gratiot
□ Barcelona Harbor
□ Ripley Free Library
□ 21 Brix
□ Woodbury Winery
□ Brant Town Park
Site Set Up Team:
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Description: Volunteers will help with site set up the morning of the event. Heavy lifting is involved - no seated positions.
Site Breakdown Team:
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Description: Volunteers will help take down signs, break down tables and pack up event items. Heavy lifting is involved - no seated positions.
Spirit Team:
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Description: Volunteers will cheer for the participants as they cross the finish line. Volunteers are asked to bring lots of enthusiasm, spirit and cheer!
Volunteer Check-in:
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2017
Description: Volunteers will check-in volunteers and direct them to assigned locations.
If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah Vanderstouw - Administrative Associate at Sarah.Vanderstouw@nmss.org or 585-271-0801
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About National MS Society, Upstate New York
Location:
1000 Elmwood Ave., Suite 900, Rochester, NY 14620, US
Mission Statement
To help create a world free of MS.
Description
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, offers more services to people with MS, provides more professional education programs and advances more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. Through its home office and fifty-state network of chapters, the National MS Society provides assistance to over a million people annually in its continuing mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Seeking out and engaging volunteers to the MS cause is at the very core of our business. Each year the Society organizes a series of community events that provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic volunteer. The Society offers three key fundraising activities: The Bike MS Ride, Walk MS and Walk MS Challenge. The Society also engages volunteers to help influence law-makers at the federal, state and municipal levels toward legislation important to people with MS. The Society is looking for passionate volunteers with expertise in areas such as: marketing communications, public relations, corporate and donor development, medical, legal, administrative and organizational expertise.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Evangola State Park 10191 Old Lake Shore RoadIrving, NY 14081
DATE POSTED
July 27, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A