2010 RONA MS Bike Tour Volunteers!
The Ottawa-Kemptville RONA MS Bike Tour is just around the corner on Saturday, August 7 to Sunday, August 8. MS volunteers ensure the success of this event! We are expecting over 650 cyclists and have a goal of raising over $500,000 for local programs and services and research for MS. In order to accomplish our goals we need more than 200 volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering for the 2010 RONA MS Bike Tour please complete the volunteer application form and return it to the MS Society, Ottawa Chapter via:
email: nadene.lee@mssociety.ca
fax: 613-728-1583 ext.228
mailed: MS Society, Ottawa Chapter 1826 Woodward Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 0P7
Download the volunteer application form! word doc | pdf
We are still looking for volunteers. Please return your completed application ASAP.
Please ensure that you send us a completed volunteer application as soon as possible. If you are unable to send in a signed copy, feel free to e-mail a digital version and sign the form in person at the orientation session or on the day of your volunteer shift. |
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Under the age of 18?
Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST have the parental consent form filled out. If you are unable to send in a signed copy, please email back the form and a signed form can be brought to the orientation session or on the day of your volunteer shift.
Have a question?
If you have any questions about volunteering for the RONA MS Bike Tour, contact Nadene at nadene.lee@mssociety.ca or 613-728-1583 ext.228
2010 RONA MS Bike Tour Volunteer Positions
Positions are available at:
Carleton University, Kemptville College and at the MS Society Office .
Further details will be provided closer to the RONA MS Bike Tour date. If you have any questions, contact Nadene Lee at nadene.lee@mssociety.ca or 613-728-1583 ext 228
If the position you are interested in is located in more than one location you are not required to cover all locations. But feel free!!
Bike Storage – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location: Kemptville College. We require volunteers on all three days. Friday involves getting the storage barn ready for the bikes. Saturday will be spent greeting the cyclists, taking their bikes and placing them into the barn. Sunday will be spent assisting cyclists in retrieving their bikes and helping tear down the bike storage set-up.
Check-in Runners – Saturday
Location: Carleton University. Assist the check-in volunteers with prize allotment, photocopying this will include getting necessary t-shirt sizes etc for cyclists.
Check-in Tune Up Table - Saturday
Location: Carleton University. Assist the cyclists with getting all their necessary paperwork filled out properly before getting into the Check-in line.
Cheering Section – Saturday and Sunday
Location: Kemptville College on Saturday, Carleton University on Sunday This position involves cheering the cyclists as they arrive at Kemptville College on Saturday or on Sunday as they arrive at Carleton University. Some of these cyclists have biked over 180 km during the weekend, so the more energy and noise, the better. Please bring any items you wish such as: noise makers, signs, pom-poms etc
Corn Husker – Saturday
Location: Kemptville College. Assist with husking the corn for the corn roast and getting site ready for corn roast.
Event Clean up - Monday
Location: MS Society Office and/or Kemptville College. Assist with the organization and clean up of all items from the RONA MS Bike Tour. Organize items to stay at office, put them away, and load items into trucks. Some clean up will take place at Kemptville College. You will be provided with transportation to Kemptville College if needed.
Games Assistant - Saturday
Location: Kemptville College Provide instructions and encouragement for cyclists doing fun outdoor activities. These activities and games will be provided. Saturday afternoon in Kemptville
Garbage Patrol – Saturday, Sunday
Location: Carleton University and/or Kemptville College . Clearing off tables, picking up litter and replacing garbage bags to make the RONA MS Bike Tour clean and tidy!
Giveaway Table – Sunday
Location: Carleton University . Hand out items to cyclists that we have for give-a-ways. i.e.: shampoo, magazines
Greeters – Saturday
Location: Carleton University . Greet MS Cyclists as they come through the door and direct them to the appropriate location. Provide information, directions, answer questions and direct volunteers to volunteer check-in. Ensure the participant traffic keeps flowing through the gymnasium.
Luggage – Saturday and Sunday
Location: Carleton University and/or Kemptville College You will be assisting in loading luggage onto the trucks to be shipped to Kemptville College on Saturday. Once the luggage arrives at Kemptville volunteers will unload the truck, organize into rows then assist the cyclist in finding their luggage. On Sunday volunteers at Kemptville will take luggage and load onto the trucks. The volunteers will unload them at Carleton and assist cyclists in finding their luggage.
Organize and clean up - Monday
Location: MS Society Office and/or Kemptville Collage . Assist with the organization and clean up of all items from the RONA MS Bike Tour. Organize items to stay at office, put them away, and load items into trucks. You will be provided with transportation to Kemptville Collage
Parking - Saturday
Location: Carleton University . All parking volunteers MUST be 18 years or older. Ensure restricted parking is left open to MS Event vehicles etc and direct cyclists and volunteers to the correct parking lots.
Route Signage – Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Location: Carleton University/Route . On Friday you will travel with the Route Coordinator to put up signage along the route. For Saturday and Sunday you will travel with the coordinator to trouble shoot any issues with signage, ensure all signs are still in place and put up any additional signs. Once last cyclist has past you will be taking down all signs.
Silent Auction – Saturday
Location: Kemptville College . On Saturday you will set up the silent auction tables at Kemptville College. During the day and/or evening you will monitor the sheets and answer questions. Once auction is over gather all paperwork and pack everything up.
Site Set Up - Friday
Location: Kemptville College and/or Carleton University . This position involves assisting in setting up the event by putting up signage, setting up tables, unloading the truck and moving items to various areas at each campus. This position requires you to be able to lift 5-7 kg.
Site Take Down - Sunday
Location: Kemptville College and/or Carleton University . This position involves assisting in tearing down after the event at both locations. You will be loading up the trucks, removing signage, general clean-up. This position requires you to be able to lift 5-7 kg.
Starting Line – Saturday
Location: Carleton University . Assist at the Start Line to ensure appropriate and safe departures of cyclists at timed intervals. Organize the cyclists into groups of 50 for departure.
Team MS Table – Saturday
Location: Kemptville College. Assist at the TeamMS station, where teams will come to get their team photo taken and the team captain can receive his/her gift. You will also assist to determine the winners of the various team prizes.
Trade Show Tent Set-Up - Saturday
Location: Kemptville College. Assist with set-up of tables, signage and chairs. As companies arrive, help them bring their displays and supplies to the tent and assist with any set-up requirements they may need.
Trade Show Tent Greeter - Saturday
Location: Kemptville College. Welcome people as they enter the tent and answer any questions that companies may have.
