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Bike MS: Peach Ride, October 21 & 22 - MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
ORGANIZATION: National MS Society - Georgia
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The National MS Society is hosting our 31st Annual Bike MS: Peach Ride downtown LaGrange will be acting as our home-base throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, October 21 st our cyclist will be riding a loop Northwest/North of LaGrange and then on Sunday, October 22 nd our cyclist will be riding a loop Southeast/South of LaGrange.
The safety of our cyclist and volunteers are our number 1 priority throughout the weekend. We are looking for qualified individuals or groups that are certified medical professionals (EMTs/paramedics/nurses) to administer first aid at our rest stops, and at our start/finish line in LaGrange.
We are happy to work with you or your group on hours/locations that work best for you.
Are you a teacher and would like to have students gain medical hours please contact Sarah Patulo, Volunteer Manager at sarah.patulo@nmss.org.
What is required?
- Proof of License or Certification
- MUST have up to date CPR certification
Volunteers are the helping hands that make the event possible! When you join the Bike MS Volunteer Team, you become a part of Bike MS. Together we will provide support, raise money, have fun, and make a difference in the lives of people living with MS.
Along with our Medical Volunteer Team we have many additional opportunities for volunteers to get involved.
Additional Opportunities Include:
- Bike Storage Check-in/out
- Festival Area Support/Floaters
- Food & Hydration Areas on Festival Site
- Join the Movement Tent (Mission & Concierge)
- Massage Therapist (must be licensed or overseen by a teacher)
- Motorcycle Marshals (Requires motorcycle driving license, proof of insurance & safety training)
- HAM Radio - Net Control/Communications
- Photography/Videography (requires use of personal camera)
- Registration Team
- Rest Stops **TIMING WILL VARY DEPENDING ON REST STOP ASSIGNMENT**
- Safety & Gear Driver "SAG" (Requires driver’s license, proof of insurance & safety training)
- Spirit Crew
- Supply Truck/Cargo Van Driver (Requires driver’s license, proof of insurance & safety training, prefer drivers with commercial licenses)
- Volunteer Check-in
Thank you again for volunteering your time and for Joining the Movement to create a world free of MS!
For more information visit: www.BikeMSGeorgia.org or email Sarah at volunteersgeorgia@nmss.org or sarah.patulo@nmss.org
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About National MS Society - Georgia
Location:
1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite E101, Atlanta, GA 30338, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by 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, Walk MS and Challenge Walk MS. 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
200 Main StreetLaGrange, GA 30240
DATE POSTED
October 16, 2017
SKILLS
- EMT
- Healthcare
- First Aid / CPR
- Nursing
- Bicycling
- Physician
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training
- Commitment will vary on role
- Driver's License, Medical Certification, & Background Check needed for certain roles.