Volunteers
The Wild West MS Walkabout would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of over 100 volunteers and crew members. They are at the very heart of the event. Volunteers contribute their time, expertise, and ideas to help make the Walkabout a success. From outreach and recruitment, to training and motivating participants, to event-day roles and responsibilities, there is a volunteer program to fit your skills and passions.
Crew members make a 3-Day commitment to the Walkabout and travel with the walkers during the event to provide SAG support, logistics assistance and to meet medical and other needs. Volunteers work behind the scenes all year long and during the event's Opening and Closing Ceremonies. If you can give us a few hours or a day, you should consider being a volunteer. If you can commit to the full three days of the event, you should register to be a Crew member. Medical professionals including physicians, PAs and nurses are also needed every day.To find out more or to get involved, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator: Maureen Stockover.
Crew members and volunteers are not required to pay a registration fee of meet the fundraising minimum. They do need to contact Maureen Stockover.
Volunteer Opportunities
Here is a list of the volunteer opportunities available. Please know you may volunteer for as little as 2-3 hours or all of 1 day, 2 days, or all 3 days. Some positions are only one day as noted, otherwise volunteers are needed each day at that position. We provide fabulous food, sports drinks, and water to all Volunteers throughout the day! If you can help please contact Maureen Stockover at STOCKOVER@aol.com
Pit Stop Volunteer: 2 Volunteers at each Pit Stop pass out water and encouragement to the Walkers.
Rest Stop Volunteer: 3 or 4 Volunteers pass out snacks, water, and encouragement to the Walkers. Volunteers can choose to decorate their Rest Stop or choose a theme. We provide all water and snacks.
Pit/Rest Stop Setup and Takedown: Setting up and taking down rest stops and pit stops through out the day.
Bike Support: On your bike, riding the route each day, providing water, bandaids, etc. to the Walkers.
Route Marshal: The Volunteer escorts Walkers across intersections and directs them along the route.
Volunteer Check-In: Check in Volunteers.
Floater: Able to assist where needed.
Cheerleader: Cheer for Walkers along the route and at the finish line each day.
Meal Volunteers: Help serve breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
Friday (August 22nd) Early Morning Setup: Help with last minute setup for breakfast and the opening ceremony.
Parking Attendant (Friday August 22nd): Help direct traffic the first morning of the Walk.
Sunday (August 24th) School Breakdown: Help breakdown the school where the Walk is headquartered.
Sunday (August 24th) Finish Line Setup: Help set up for the Finish Line Festival.
Sunday (August 24th) Finish Line Breakdown: A fancy way of saying cleaning up after the closing Festival!
We appreciate any time you are able to give. We have a lot of flexibility in the volunteer positions. If you have any questions about volunteering please contact Maureen.