MS Walk Ottawa Committee - Sponsorship Coordinator

The 2026 Ottawa MS Walk is back on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, at Terry Fox Athletic Facility (2960 Riverside Dr, Ottawa, ON)!

MS Walk is a one-day event happening in over 50 in-person locations in Canada where people living with and/or affected by multiple sclerosis come together. Whether you live with MS or know someone who does, MS Walk is the best place to forge meaningful connections and build lifelong relationships that bring us closer toward a world free of MS.

As part of the MS Walk Committee, you will plan and execute an inclusive, engaging event to connect and empower the MS community in your region. MS impacts all Canadians, which is why we urge people to move forward together at MS Walk and help build awareness for the disease, raising much needed funds to allow us to continue to support people affected by MS. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community using your talent and time.

The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for stewarding the participation of local sponsors to enhance the event experience and keep event costs as low as possible. Through your work as the Sponsorship Coordinator, you will ensure more funds raised go directly to creating a world free of MS.

Responsibilities:

• Attend a sponsorship orientation session with the MS Canada team to learn about prospecting, sponsor benefits, available resources and more
• Create a local sponsor prospect list that includes past and potential sponsors to approach for support
• Carry out outreach to potential sponsors and steward them towards committing to a partnership
• Work with MS Walk coordinator to ensure sponsor benefits are fulfilled
• Greet sponsors attending the event
• Send a post event thank you to the sponsor
• Champion the Walk in your community by promoting the event and recruiting participants and day-of-event volunteers

Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Energized, positive attitude. A friendly face helps create a fun atmosphere
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and customer service skills
• Passion for supporting the MS Community and funding MS research
• Basic computer proficiency including email, internet searches, Word, Excel
• Self-motivated and reliable; able to fulfill duties on time
  

Time Commitment:

• Hours will vary based on the size of your community event. Hours will increase as the event approaches. We estimate these roles will take between 1 – 3 hours per month.
• Meet online via Teams once or twice a month
• Must be available to attend the event on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 for approximately 8 hours.

Why Volunteer?

• Gain valuable experience and skills by supporting the organization of a well-recognized signature event while working with experienced organizing team members and comprehensive resources
• Contribute your time to an important cause and see your impact on the organization.
• Obtain a reference letter
• Build a strong network and connect with the MS community

Sign up to volunteer today and help create positive change! For more detailed information please contact:

Maria Cecilia Saba
mariacecilia.saba@mscanada.ca
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MS Canada is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Our aim is to ensure that all those interested in joining our team are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

We are committed to accommodating applicants’ needs throughout the selection process. Please contact volunteer@mscanada.ca should you need accommodation.