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Volunteer
Gear up this summer and volunteer at one of the RONA MS Bike Tours 2011 in Ontario!
Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions, and we'll find something to fit your interests, skills, abilities, and schedule, both on site and on route. Be part of the excitement this year as participants pedal their way to the finish line!
If you wish to volunteer at the Grand Bend to London Bike Tour (September 23, 24), please contact Stacy Medley at stacy.medley@mssociety.ca or 519‑680‑7878 or 1‑888‑510‑7777 ext. 3205
If you wish to volunteer at the Ottawa to Kemptville Bike Tour (August 6, 7) please click here for more information.
See below for information about volunteering at the following Bike Tours:
August 13/14 - Acton to Waterloo
August 21 - Niagara Region
September 11 - Toronto
Contact: Nicole Dube, Coordinator Volunteer Resources
Phone: (416) 922-6600 or 1-800-268-7582 ext. 3107
E-mail: msvolunteers@mssociety.ca
Check-In
| Date: |
August 13, August 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Morning |
| Description: |
Receive participant's donations, give out rider information, distribute t-shirts and club prizes or greet and give directions. |
| Special Considerations: |
Some check-in volunteers will be seated at all times. |
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Finish Line - Cheering
| Date: |
August 13, 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
University of Waterloo, Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
10:30am - 4pm |
| Description: |
Stand or sit at finish line to cheer on cyclists. |
| Special Considerations: |
Rain or shine outdoors. |
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Finish Line - Food Station
| Date: |
August 13, 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
University of Waterloo, Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
All day (Various times available) |
| Description: |
Assist in preparing food and assist cyclists with food and beverages. |
| Special Considerations: |
May be standing for an extended period of time. |
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Finish Line - Gift Bag Distribution
| Date: |
August 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
10am - 3pm |
| Description: |
Hand out gift bags to riders as they arrive. |
| Special Considerations: |
Position involves standing for most of the shift on August 21 in Niagara & September 11 in Toronto. |
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Finish Line - Massage Check-In
| Date: |
August 13, 14 |
| Location: |
University of Waterloo, Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
11am - 5pm |
| Description: |
Keep the massage area organized by maintaining a waiting line of participants for available massage therapists. |
| Special Considerations: |
Position involves sitting for most of the shift. |
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Finish Line - MS Bike Boutique
| Date: |
August 13, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Various |
| Description: |
Assist in selling MS Bike merchandise. |
| Special Considerations: |
Salesmanship and experience working with money an asset. |
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Logistics
| Date: |
August 13, 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Along the route for Acton/Waterloo, Niagara, & Toronto Tours. |
| Time: |
All Day |
| Description: |
Ride along the route with logistic truck drivers and assist in dropping off and picking up supplies at checkpoints. |
| Special Considerations: |
Physical labour is involved for these positions. |
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Luggage Handler
| Date: |
August 13, 14 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), University of Waterloo |
| Time: |
Morning & Afternoon shifts available |
| Description: |
Load & unload luggage on and off truck as directed. Unload and arrange luggage as directed at finish lines. |
| Special Considerations: |
This position involves medium/heavy lifting and standing/walking for extended periods of time. |
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Parking
| Date: |
August 13, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
6:30am - 8:30am [Toronto (September 11) is 7:45am - 10:30am] |
| Description: |
Direct traffic to parking spots. |
| Special Considerations: |
Standing outside rain or shine. |
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Passport Station
| Date: |
August 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Daytime |
| Description: |
Hand out passports to each participant and volunteers (separate passports for volunteers and cyclists). Stamp each passport with the applicable stamps. |
| Special Considerations: |
Position may involve standing for an extended period of time or sitting on a folding chair. |
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Photographer
| Date: |
August 13 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Along Routes |
| Time: |
All Day |
| Description: |
Taking photographs of cyclists at start, along route and at finish. |
| Special Considerations: |
Must have own digital camera to use. |
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Pre Check-In
| Date: |
August 21 |
| Location: |
Brock University |
| Time: |
6:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Description: |
Receive participant's donations, give out rider information, distribute t-shirts and club prizes or greet and give directions. |
| Special Considerations: |
Some check-in volunteers will be seated at all times. |
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Rest Stops
| Date: |
August 13, 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Various locations along routes |
| Time: |
Daytime |
| Description: |
Cut fruit, display beverages and greet riders as they arrive. |
| Special Considerations: |
Must bring your own lawn chair. Some standing required. |
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Route Marshall
| Date: |
August 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Along Routes |
| Time: |
All Day |
| Description: |
Cheering participants along the route. |
| Special Considerations: |
Standing outside rain or shine. |
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Route Signage Take Down
| Date: |
August 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Along Routes |
| Time: |
Daytime |
| Description: |
Take down the route signs from posts along the route. |
| Special Considerations: |
Being able to use your own vehicle August 14 is an asset. A bike and back pack is an asset for August 21 (Niagara) and September 11 (Toronto). Physical labour is involved. |
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Scrambler and Silent Auction
| Date: |
August 13, August 21, or September 11 |
| Location: |
University of Waterloo, Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Afternoon |
| Description: |
Set up donated items for cyclists to see. Answer questions and encourage cyclists to participate. |
| Special Considerations: |
Position involves long periods of standing. |
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Site Strike
| Date: |
August 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kingsbridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Afternoon |
| Description: |
Assisting in loading trucks, taking down tents, taking down fences and banners, collecting and disposing of garbage. |
| Special Considerations: |
Physical labour is involved. |
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Start Line - Breakfast
| Date: |
August 13, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Morning |
| Description: |
Cut fruit and bagels, display beverages and greet riders as they arrive. |
| Special Considerations: |
Standing required. |
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Start Line - TeamMS
| Date: |
August 13, 21, or September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Morning |
| Description: |
Welcome, congratulate and thank the Top Fund Raisers and Team Captains, assist with photos of teams, registration of teams, etc. |
| Special Considerations: |
May be standing for an extended period of time |
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Support and Gear Drivers
| Date: |
August 13, 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Along Route |
| Time: |
All day |
| Description: |
Drive with a partner along the route and pick up cyclist who needs transportation. |
| Special Considerations: |
Must have a valid drivers license (vehicle supplied). Certification in First Aid is an asset. |
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Top Fundraiser Prizes
| Date: |
August 13, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Morning |
| Description: |
Distribute prizes to Top Fundraisers |
| Special Considerations: |
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T-Shirt Distribution
| Date: |
August 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Prospect Park (Acton), Kings Bridge Park (Niagara), Centennial Park (Toronto) |
| Time: |
Afternoon |
| Description: |
Give out T-Shirts to cyclists. |
| Special Considerations: |
This position involves long periods of standing. |
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Volunteer Floater
| Date: |
August 13, 14, 21, September 11 |
| Location: |
Various |
| Time: |
Various |
| Description: |
Available for all roles on the day of the event. |
| Special Considerations: |
Varies |
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Welcome Station
| Date: |
August 13 |
| Location: |
University of Waterloo |
| Time: |
Afternoon |
| Description: |
Give out nametags and greet riders as they arrive. |
| Special Considerations: |
This position involves long periods of standing. |
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