Members on the planning team are responsible for assisting with event logistics, marketing, sponsorships, volunteer coordination and day of implementation. Each walk is an event that is fully developed and executed by committed, enthusiastic volunteers who believe in the National MS Society’s mission to create a world free of MS.

Responsibilities:

• Design a safe, accessible and scenic route
• Organize rentals and in-kind donations
• Promote Walk MS by distributing materials/posters and working with local media
• Recruit, assign and train volunteers for day of event
• Set up/tear down, execute event, network with participants, volunteers and sponsors
• Attend monthly planning meeting

Time Commitment: 2-5 hours per week (more during month leading up to the event)

Skills:

• Work independently and as a team member
• Leadership abilities
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving