Do you have family, friends or co-workers that want to participate in the Bike MS: Louisiana Ride but don't feel they can ride? Volunteering would be right up their alley! Bike MS: Louisiana Ride needs volunteers to ensure a successful event.
Below is a list of some of the volunteer opportunities that are available during this event. We can’t do this without you! For more information, please call at 1-800-344-4867 or (504) 832-4013 or via email at louisianachapter@nmss.org
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Medical Volunteers - Health care professionals are needed to administer first aid throughout the entire course of the bike tour. You must have EMT, RN or MD certifications to volunteer for the medical volunteer positions.
Massage Therapists - After the ride, some cyclists enjoy a good massage. Certified massage therapists are needed to help provide that service.
Support and Gear (SAG) Vans - SAG drivers patrol the bike route providing assistance to cyclists in need of a lift due to bike troubles or fatigue. They also mark any hazards on the route. This is a volunteer job that lasts all weekend beginning by picking up your SAG van on Friday afternoon. You must be a licensed, insured driver 25 years or older.
Motorcycle Escorts - These volunteers will patrol the bike route providing assistance to cyclists in need of a support to bike troubles or fatigue. They will have water, administer first aid, look for signs for dehydration and treat, summon help through the use of HAM, CB and cell phones in the case of emergencies along with marking any hazards on the route. Additionally, you will be informed how far the next rest stop is, any traffic problems and overall moral support.
Supply Truck Drivers - Licensed, insured drivers over the age of 25 who have experience with trucks are needed to distribute food, water and ice along the route. This position is essential to the safety and success of our tour. It requires the ability to lift 50 pounds. This is an all-weekend volunteer job, from Friday night to Sunday night.
Truck Driver Buddies - On the route truck driver "buddies" are needed to travel with the truck drivers to help load and unload trucks at rest stops, lunch stops and keep truck drivers company.
Registration - Registration volunteers are needed Friday night and early Saturday morning to check cyclists in and distribute registration packets.
Parking - Able bodies are needed Friday night and the early hours of Saturday and Sunday morning to direct traffic to proper parking spots.
Rest Stops - Rest stops are situated about every 10 miles along the route, supplying food, beverages and encouragement to cyclists. Using provided materials, volunteers assemble sandwiches, cut fruit and pour drinks. Specialized volunteers at each rest stop provide medical and communications support.
Lunch Stops - Lunch volunteers prepare and stock the cold-food buffet that recharges our cyclists.
Finish Line - Cyclists report that the people cheering them on at the finish line are one of the best aspects of the tour. Join the crowd at the finish line and cheer on the people who've riden all day to help find a cure for MS.
Site Closing - After the tour, help us clean up and pack the materials to head back to Metairie.