JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER
The MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival could not be run without the support of an incredible team of volunteers.
Whether you're looking to make a difference in the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis, an opportunity to enhance your resume, give back to your local community or keen to meet new people, the MS Melbourne Run + Ride Festival has a wide variety of fun and interesting volunteer positions for you to choose from.
No experience is necessary, and we'd love for you to join this amazing cause. Have a look at the volunteer opportunities we have available on the day, there is something for everyone!
Why Volunteer?
Lending your time and skills to a good cause is incredibly rewarding
Meet new people and enjoy a day out supporting the community
Learn a new skill or build on existing experience
Gain key skills and knowledge about working in the events industry
Our Team Leader roles can help develop leadership and communication skills
Here’s what our volunteers have to say about volunteering and why YOU should get involved...
“Feeling great satisfaction in belonging to such a wonderful organisation who are supporting the fight against MS”
“Its a huge event and you work with some lovely people and the riders appreciate what you are doing as a volunteer.”
“Great ride and great to help riders”
“It’s so much fun!”
“It was super great to get out and cheer on the cyclists in support of a great cause!”
“Great opportunity to encourage & support people to ride & to help raise awareness & funds for MS.”
“It is incredibly rewarding and an amazing experience”
“I have been working as a volunteer in community events for 20 years. The MS Gong Ride is right up there in terms of organisation, volunteer involvement and interaction and fun on the day..”
“It’s fun, a whole lot of people working together to raise money for a worthwhile cause”
“Its an amazing experience for all involved.”
“You meet amazing people that share the same passion in raising awareness whilst having a fun day. “
“It is an awesome effort and everyone should be part of it.”
“It was great to be part of such a wonderful day.”
“It was great fun, met some lovely people and did something worthwhile.”
To check out photos from previous events, and keep up to date with volunteering opportunities, make sure you like our MS Event Volunteers Facebook Page
Would you like to be more involved in the operations of an event and improve your leadership skills? Try one of our Team Leader roles from supervising an area of the course, a rest site, or a marquee at the Event Village.
Being a Team Leader is a great way to improve your leadership and communication skills and will provide you with an insight to the operations of a large-scale fundraising event.
Team Leaders are responsible for supervising a team of volunteers, as well as ensuring a work area is set up/packed down and run smoothly. Team Leaders will also be required to effectively communicate with MS Event Staff and other operational staff.
All Team Leaders will be supported by a Volunteer Coordinator or Manager and will be sent all instructions pre event.
PLEASE NOTE: SOME TEAM LEADER ROLES REQUIRE A NATIONAL POLICE CHECK.
