The South Okanagan/Similkameen Chapter is now accepting applications from community members to sit on its BOARD of DIRECTORS. Elected terms are for two years. To apply or for more informatuion please contact Sandy at the office 250-493-6564. The Society is an active community service for those people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

The South Okanagan/Similkameen Chapter also has ongoing volunteer positions available.

Volunteer positions include fundraising activity support and special assignment/project support.

Please call Sandy at the office 250-493-6564 for more information and to discuss where your skills and availability may best find success.

2010 MS Scotiabank WALK – April 25, 2010

Scotiabank MS WALK Volunteer Positions Descriptions: 

Check In  Coordinator: Coordinates participant registration area ensuring that correct registration procedures are carefully followed.

Prize Coordinator: Coordinates participant prize area ensuring that correct prize distribution procedures are followed.

TeamMS Coordinator: Targets and recruits companies, groups and organizations to participate in the TeamMS program.  (Photography)

Food Coordinator: Ensures proper food and beverage service to participants and volunteers. Obtains donated food for breakfast and snacks.

Volunteer Coordinator: Ensures that day-of-event volunteers are signed in, have completed an information form, and are properly directed to assigned area. Troubleshoots no-shows and helps re-assign tasks as needed. Distributes volunteer recognition gifts.

Site Coordinator: Plans and oversees all aspects of site layout and setup/installation/access of tents, signage, banners, washrooms/port-a-potties, electrical supply, parking, and other necessary site equipment.

Route Coordinator: Ensures proper signage and route marshal coverage for the routes.

Rest Stop Coordinator: Ensures that proper signage, equipment, supplies and volunteer support are at each rest stop.

Entertainment Coordinator: Arranges entertainment at the site, and along the route if possible.

Start/Finish Line Coordinator: Ensures that volunteers are in place to cheer and

encourage participants at Start/Finish Line.

All Committee Volunteers also help with the following

. Event promotion and recruitment of individual participants and teams. . Recruitment of community sponsors and site donors.

. Planning of overall event logistics and weekend of event operations. . Recruitment, training and supervision or your area's volunteers.

Time Commitment

. Four to Five meetings before the event (1-2 hours each). . Completing action items between committee meetings.

. Weekend of Event (approx 4-6 hours to help set up on day before event and 4-8 hours on day of event).

. One post-event wrap-up/evaluation meeting.

HELP MAKE THE 2010 SCOTIA BANK MSWALK THE BIGGEST SUCCESS EVER AND JOIN IN THE FUN BY VOLUNTEERING.  Please call Event Coordinator, Sharon Lusch direct at 250.493.0627 or the MS Office at 250.493.6564. Email: sharon.lusch@mssociety.ca