Volunteer Voice

Take part in MS Awareness Week, March 12-18.
MS Awareness Week
 

During MS Awareness Week, March 12-18, people all over the nation will come together to share, educate and build awareness.
 
Click here for lots of ways you can get involved in spreading awareness.

 

Let us know how you plan to celebrate MS Awareness Week by emailing pae@nmss.org.
Volunteer Wish List
 
Scholarship volunteer
The scholarship volunteers will create an online resource guide for families that explains and provides links to resources to pay for college.
 
MS advocate
This is a dedicated group making its mark against MS by speaking to local service clubs and encouraging local media to raise awareness of the fight against the disease.
 
Reporting analyst
This volunteer will assist in pulling reports from the organization's databases and manipulating and formatting the data.

 

If you are interested in these or any other available position, please contact us at 215-271-1500.
Research Update
 
Small trial of patients' own adult stem cells appears safe and hints of benefit. Read more.
The events are coming
 

FriendraisersThe Greater Delaware Valley Chapter hosts major fundraising events every year. This would not be possible without the help of thousands of volunteers who donate their time to make these events fun and successful for our participants.

 
Visit our new website volunteerforMS.org to see all the ways you can get involved at events throughout the year. It's never too early to sign up.

 
Why not start with volunteering at a Walk MS event in your community? Click here to see the list of the 18 Walk MS sites and register to volunteer at one in your area. Help is needed with checking in walkers, handing out food and drinks and cheering them across the finish line. Contact Kristin Marnie for more details.

Partnership opportunities
 

The chapter's events allow us to fund vital research and provide programs and services that improve the quality of life for people living with MS in local communities. We work hard to keep our event supply costs down to ensure the majority of the funds raised directly benefit the MS community.

 

The chapter would like to create partnerships with local businesses that can donate some of these supplies. Having these items donated could save the Chapter up to $13,500. Some of the items in need are orange balloons, paper towels, cups, helium tanks, etc. Click here to review the full list of needs. If you are interested in giving, please email Lauren Trager.

Volunteers needed at WAMS Luncheon
 

WAMS logoThe Women Against MS (WAMS) Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This year's Women of Spririt honoree is Dr. Amy Gutmann, president of University of Pennsylvania.

 

Volunteers are needed from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. to help check in and greet guests and sell raffle tickets. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Maria Oberst.