The 2024 Durham MS Walk is taking place Sunday May 26th 11:00am at Kiwanis Heydenshore Park and Pavilion in Whitby!

The MS Walk is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by Multiple Sclerosis as well as those who want to support our vision of creating a world free of MS. Tens of thousands of Canadians come together in their communities every May to participate, fundraise and volunteer in MS Walk to help find the cause and cure for this disease. These events would not be possible without the support of hundreds of dedicated volunteers given their time. 

There are various areas where volunteer help is needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly and participants have a great experience while they are walking to raise critical funds to support those effected by MS.

Event Set Up:
Unloading supplies and equipment
Helping set up tents, tables, chairs, banner & signs

Participant Check In Lead:
Oversee participant check-in area

Participant Check in:
Managing check in line ups and directing participants 
Provide event info to participants and answer any questions
Making a donation ask to participants who have not yet donated

Checkpoint:
Help load/unload event vehicles with supplies 
Set up and clean up checkpoint area 
Greet and cheer on participants

Route Marshal:
Help set up directional signage along route   
Alert participants at heavy traffic areas, hazards or changes on the route  
If needed, alert traffic that participants are crossing intersections. Route marshal should not attempt to stop oncoming traffic    
Cheer on participants    

Food & Beverage:
Set up food, beverage and supplies, restocking and cleaning away litter 
Help to clean up after event 

Start/Finish Line Cheer Squad:
Cheer participants as they head out on the route and as they return   

Volunteer Check In:
When volunteers arrive, check off name on volunteer attendance list   
Ensure volunteers have completed a volunteer information form   
Direct volunteers to their designated area     

Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for: 
Energizing and Positive Attitude. A friendly face helps create a fun atmosphere! 
Passion for supporting the MS Community and funding MS research 
Self-motivated and reliable; able to fulfill duties on time
Previous experience managing people is considered an asset