Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide on-site event day assistance with the coordination of set-up, and break down of selected special events and member programs.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous customer service skills by providing an upbeat, positive attitude, and enthusiastic approach to all staff and attendees at selected special events and member programs.
• Assist with check in process and maintain attendance records for member programs as needed.
• Answer attendee inquires on the Society programs, services, and events.

Qualifications:
• Must be over 21 years of age
• Knowledge of multiple sclerosis
• Event or customer service experience required
• Professionalism and outstanding people skills
• Skilled at organizing and maintaining paperwork
• Will to travel to event; events may take place in any of the five boroughs
• Capacity to lift and support materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• General knowledge of the mission of the National MS Society

This opportunity is sponsored by: National Multiple Sclerosis Society NYC Chapter This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Health & Mental Health People with Disabilities Other We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Contact Person: Sasha Wells, Volunteer Manager, (212) 453-3214, (email) View all organization contacts Address: 733 Third Avenue 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 (See a map) Directions: We are located on Third Avenue between East 45th and East 46th Streets. Convienient to the 4,5,6,7 and the shuttle to Grand Central Station. Leave the station using the Lexington Avenue exit. Walk east one block to Third Avenue, then north to 733 Third.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: See Directions,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: M101, M102, M103, 5 minute walk Web Site: http://www.msnyc.org Miscellaneous Information Borough Manhattan Volunteer Shifts Chapter Ambassadors will be expected to attend at least 2 Society functions per quarter, for a minimum of one year. Hourly commitments are flexible depending on event/member program/outreach event times and dates.