Volunteer for the Ottawa MS Walk
The Ottawa MS Walk is just around the corner on Sunday, April 28, 2013. MS Walk volunteers ensure the success of this event - we couldn't do it without you!
Please click the link below to go to the appropriate section:
If you have any questions about volunteering for the MS Walk, please contact Michelle at 613-728-1583 ext.235 or michelle.davis@mssociety.ca
Please complete and send in a Volunteer application
with your requested positions identified.
Detailed information will be provided closer
to the event date. If you have any questions, please contact
Michelle Davis at michelle.davis@mssociety.ca
or 613-728-1583 ext. 235.
If you submit your application
and do not receive acknowledgement within one week, please contact
Michelle Davis to ensure your application was received.
To learn more about the MS Walk, please
click here.
Volunteer
Orientation
The Volunteer Orientation session will take
place on Wednesday, April 17th from 7:00 pm 8:00 pm.
The session will be held at the Ottawa Chapter at 1826 Woodward
Dr. There is lots of free parking at our location or take
OC Transpo bus #150. If you have not already done so please
RSVP your attendance. If you have submitted your application
and you have not been assigned your volunteer position please
contact us at info.ottawa@mssociety.ca
or 613-728-1583 ext. 235.
This orientation is highly recommended for
all new volunteers.
Training
Sessions
All volunteers in the following
positions must attend the orientation or a training session
prior to the event: Captain, Check-in Runners, Check-in, Greeters,
Runner Bib Pickup, Runner Recovery Station, Run Start Corral
Marshal and Water Station.
Event Day check-in
Please check-in on event day
at the Volunteer table 15 minutes prior to your scheduled volunteer
shift.
Under 18?
The MS Walk is a great way to complete your
volunteer hour requirement for school or to get involved in
a fun community event! Please ensure you have your parent or
guardian complete the parental consent section of the
volunteer application. If you are unable to submit
the signed form electronically, you can submit your application
form prior to this completion and bring your parental consent
on either the orientation date or the first day of your volunteering
shift.
Map of Location - View the
map for parking and directions
Site
Map: Word
Doc PDF
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Everyone benefits from your generosity and commitment!
When you volunteer with the MS Society,
you benefit not only yourself but also many others. Each MS
Society volunteer plays a vital role in helping to achieve our
mission. The many benefits of joining our team include:
- Support a cause that might have a special
meaning to you or someone you know.
- Acquire new skill sets and use the ones that
you already possess
- Discover something new about yourself and
meet new and interesting people.
- Gain new perspectives on a variety of life
issues.
- Make new personal contacts and friends.
- Build your resume or curriculum vitae. More
and more jobs and other professional programs in University
(i.e. medicine and grad school) require that you have many
hours of volunteer time. Volunteering with the MS Society
is a great way to acquire new skills and build your resume
while still helping out in a genuine way
- Gain personal satisfaction.
- Give back to your community.
There are a variety of reasons why a person
might want to volunteer with the MS Society, but even though
a person’s reasons are individual, the results of their
volunteerism are enjoyed by many.
All volunteers at the Ottawa MS Walk enjoy:
- a breakfast and lunch
- a great event volunteer t-shirt
- being part of an event that benefits the
lives of many
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Below are the descriptions of the
various volunteer jobs that may be available for the MS Walk.
Please click volunteer job titles to view the complete description
in PDF format.
Pre/Post event Assistance
MS
Society Office - 1826 Woodward Dr, Ottawa
Monday April 22
Thursday, April 25 10:00 am 3:00 pm
- FULL Pre-Event
Prep FULL
Assist at the Ottawa Chapter office the
week prior to the Walk to get everything ready for the event.
There are a number of jobs that need to be completed such
as photocopying, packing, sorting, cleaning Gatorade jugs,
TeamMS Signs etc.
- FULL MS
Office Pack-up Friday,
April 26 10:00 am – 4:00 pm FULL
Help out at the MS Society Ottawa Chapter
office. Sort and organize all the items for the Walk. Assist
with loading all Walk supplies onto the trucks.
- MS
Office Clean up Monday,
April 29 10:00 am 4:00 pm
Assist with the organization
and clean-up of all items from the Ottawa MS Walk at the MS
Society office. Organize items to stay at office, put them
away, and load items onto trucks that need to go to the offsite
storage location.
Jean Talon Building,
170 Tunney's Pasture
Saturday, April
27
- FULL Site
set-up 10:00 am 2:00
pmFULL
Assist staff in setting up for the indoor
portion of the event. This can include, but not limited to
arranging tables and chairs, hanging banners, organizing check-in
area and decorating Cafeteria. A staff member will be on-site
to help you determine what needs to be done.
Jean Talon Building,
170 Tunney's Pasture
Sunday, April
28
FULL Balloon
Inflator 7:00 am -
10:00 am FULL
You will be inflating helium balloons
for the balloon release to signify the start of the Walk. Over
500 balloons will be released to float above our Walkers as
they start.
Barricades
(Age 18+) 7:00 am
- 1:00 pm & 9:00 am - 11:00 am
You will be ensuring that vehicles do not enter
the MS Walk area. Orange safety vest is provided.
FULL Breakfast
6:30 am -10:30 am FULL
You will be getting the breakfast area ready for the Walkers
arrival. Preparing and setting out food items for our walkers.
FULL Captain
6:30 am 12:00 pm (18+) FULL
This is a leader of a team of volunteers. As
a captain you will be taking on a leadership role and required
to oversee several key responsibilities as you will be a leader
of a group. In addition to attending a mandatory training session,
learn the course route and be familiar with the proper coordination
and management of their specific stations and zones as assigned.
FULL Check-in
Runner 7:30 am - 10:30 am FULL
Assist check-in volunteers with getting necessary t-shirts and
elite feet wear sizes etc. as Walkers check-in.
Cheering
Section 10:00 am –
12:00 am
Help send off and welcome back MS Walkers. Please bring any
items you wish, such as noise makers, signs, pom-poms etc.
Floater
7:00 am -12:00 pm
Flexibility is your middle name! You will have the important
task of filling in wherever necessary!
FULL Garbage
Patrol 8:30 am - 2:00 pm FULL
Clearing off tables, picking up litter and replacing garbage
bags to make the MS Walk clean and tidy!
FULL Greeter
7:30 am - 10:30 am FULL
You will be greeting MS Walkers and volunteers as they arrive
at the site. These volunteers need to be outgoing and talkative.
You may also be assisting the Walkers complete all the necessary
paperwork prior to checking in. You will be the first point
of contact that can provide information, directions and answer
questions. Greeter must not be shy.
FULL Kids
Area 7:30 am - 1:00 pm FULL
Entertain the kids that attend the walk. There will products
supplied to paint faces, crayons and pictures to colour, bingo
games to play and balloons to blow up. Temporary tattoos may
also be provided. Ensure the safety of all children in the kid's
area.
FULL
Lunch
10:30 am - 2:30 pm FULL
Help prepare and serve lunch to the Walkers.
FULL MS
Boutique 7:30 am-1:00 pm
FULL
Help sell previous years MS merchandise. You will be provided
with a float and be able to accept cheques and credit cards.
Parking
(age 16+) 7:00 am - 10:30
am
Help direct MS Walkers to parking areas and traffic control
in parking areas. You will be ensuring that only vehicles or
authorized people will enter appropriate parking and drop-off
areas. Orange safety vest is provided.
FULL Photographer
8:00 am – 2:00 pm FULL
Capture the MS Walk digitally or on film. Take candid and portrait
shots of volunteers, site and Walkers. Please bring your camera.
Ramp
Monitor 8:00 am – 12:00
am
Monitor the accessible ramp to ensure safe access for individuals
using it.
FULL Rest
Stops 9:00 am - 2:00 pm FULL
Assisting at one of the rest stops along the route to ensure
MS Walkers get drinks, snacks and information (map routes, where
the washrooms are, etc)
FULL Route
Marshal 9:30 am – 12:00
pm FULL
Make sure the Walk route is safe, fun and no one gets lost!
Support and cheer on participants by directing them along the
course
FULL Runner
Bib Pickup 8:00
am 10:00 am FULL
You will be responsible for handing out the assigned race bibs
to the participants in the 5K or 10K run.
FULL Runner
Recovery Station 9:00
am 12:00 pm FULL
As the runners finish the race they will enter the recovery
area. At this area you will set up and ensure the runners have
water, drinks and snacks available to them.
FULL Run
Start Corral Marshal 9:00
am 10:00 am FULL
Key responsibilities will include marshaling the 5K and 10K
runners by dividing each start corral in groups while standing
in between the marked areas in front of the participants, and
making sure the participants are staying behind the rope.
Site
Set-up (Sunday, April 29) 6:00
am – 9:00 am
Assist staff to complete the final outdoor set up for the event.
This can include, but not limited to setting up tents, arranging
table and chairs, hanging banners, unloading food trucks. A
staff member will be on-site to assign tasks.
FULL Site
Take Down (Sunday,April 29) 11:30 pm - 3:00 pm FULL
Help tear down the walk site which can include but not limited
to taking down tents, tables, chairs, banners, and picking up
trash. Assist with loading of all supplies into trucks. Some
volunteers will be required to assist with unloading supplies
at our office.
FULL TeamMS
Photographer 8:00 am –
2:00 pm FULL
You will be helping to run our TeamMS table. Take pictures of
registered teams and give team captains their TeamMS Thank You
Gift. You will also be a key player in deciding which team will
win Walk awards! Please bring your camera.
FULL
Volunteer
Check-in 6:00 am 11:00
am or 11:00 am 2:00 pm FULL
Check-in all volunteers and direct them to their assigned area.
Give each volunteer their t-shirt, make sure they turn in the
volunteer application/waiver form if applicable and answer any
question volunteers have throughout the day. This location is
also the lost and found area for the Walk.
FULL Water
Station 9:00 am
12:00 pm FULL
This position involves the set-up of the water station for individuals
doing the 5 or 10 km run. Volunteers will distribute cups of
water and Gatorade to runners. Training for this position
is mandatory.
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Thank you
for your interest in volunteering with the Ottawa Chapter! Our
event could not be a success without you.
Please download
and submit the Ottawa MS Walk Volunteer Application
Microsoft
Word version
PDF
You can submit
your completed application by:
- email it to
info.ottawa@mssociety.ca
- fax it to 613-728-0342
- mail it to:
MS Society, Ottawa Chapter
MS Walk Volunteer Application
1826 Woodward Dr
Ottawa, ON K2C 0P7
Under
the age of 18?
The MS Walk is a great
way to complete your volunteer hour requirement for school or
to get involved in a fun community event! Please ensure you
have your parent or guardian complete the parental consent
section of the volunteer application. If you are unable
to submit the signed form electronically, you can submit your
application form prior to this completion and bring your parental
consent on either the orientation date or the first day of your
volunteering shift.
Please ensure that your application
is submitted as soon as possible so that you can be assigned
your volunteer position
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| Frequently
Asked Questions |
What time
does the MS Walk start?
What time should I arrive for my shift?
Where do I go when I arrive?
What do I get when I sign-in?
I am under 18 what do I need to bring?
If it rains or snows will the walk be cancelled?
Can I get volunteer hours for school?
What time does my position start?
Is there parking available?
I still have a question!
What time
does the MS Walk start?
Check-in begins at 8:00 am; the 5km and 10km Run starts at 10:00am
and the 2.5km, 5km and 10km Walk starts at 10:20am.
What
time should I arrive for my shift?
All volunteers need to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start
of their shift.
Where
do I go when I arrive?
All volunteers must go to volunteer check-in as soon as they
get to the site. Volunteer check-in will be located inside the
cafeteria to the right. All volunteers must sign in and sign
out.
What
do I get when I sign-in?
You will receive your volunteer t-shirt and your name tag when
you sign-in. You will also receive additional instructions for
your position if necessary.
I
am under 18. What do I need to bring?
All volunteers under 18 must submit a signed parental consent
form prior to volunteering. This can be submitted ahead of time
digitally, by fax or mail. Alternately, a signed form can be
brought to the orientation evening or first volunteer shift.
High school students also need to bring their form for signature
for your volunteer hours.
If
it rains or snows will the walk be cancelled?
No. The walk goes rain or shine. Please dress according to the
weather. If you are unable to attend on Walk day please call
613-407-1968.
Can
I get volunteer hours for school?
Yes, you can get your volunteer hours for school. Bring your
forms with you and they will be signed at the end of your shift.
What
time does my position start?
Go to the position descriptions above and click on the position
title to download the complete job description.
Is
there parking available?
Yes there is lots of parking available around the site. We encourage
you to take OC Transpo or car pool as there is limited parking.
Take any bus that goes on the Transit way and get off at the
Tunney’s Pasture stop.
I
still have a question.
Contact Michelle at 613-728-1583 ext. 235 or michelle.davis@mssociety.ca
if it is before Walk day OR look for Volunteer Leads with
green vest on Walk day
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