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Event Volunteers NEEDED! Walk MS: Naperville 2025

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ORGANIZATION: National MS Society, Greater Illinois

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Join one of the largest MS fundraisers in the country on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at our Annual MS Walk in downtown Chicago to fund important research and services for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois.

Families, corporate groups, and individuals of all ages and abilities are invited to volunteer. We are always looking for youth clubs, corporate, and service-oriented community groups to lend a hand before, during, and after our events.

Positions include:

  • Set up
  • Registration
  • Greeters
  • Rest stop
  • Photography
  • Medical support
  • Tear down
  • ...And more!

Reach out to Amy Stock, Sr. Event Volunteer Engagement Specialist at amy.stock@nmss.org if you have questions or would like to help on our planning committee.

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About National MS Society, Greater Illinois

Location:

525 W Monroe St, Suite 1510, Chicago, IL 60661, US

Mission Statement

People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. The National MS Society's vision: A World Free of MS.

Description

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, offers more services to people with MS, provides more professional education programs and advances more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. Through its home office and fifty-state network of chapters, the National MS Society provides assistance to over a million people annually in its continuing mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.

Seeking out and engaging volunteers to the MS cause is at the very core of our business. Each year the Society organizes a series of community events that provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic volunteer. In Greater Illinois we have many different opportunities throughout the year in which you can volunteer such as:

  • Walk MS
  • Bike MS
  • Muckfest MS
  • Half Court Classic
  • Slugfest
  • Women on the Move
  • Soiree & Summer Social
  • Peer Support Groups
  • Office Volunteers & Internship Opportunities
  • and many more....
The Society also engages volunteers to help influence law-makers at the federal, state and municipal levels toward legislation important to people with MS. The Society is looking for passionate volunteers with expertise in areas such as: marketing communications, public relations, corporate and donor development, medical, legal, administrative and organizational expertise.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Community, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Sun May 04, 2025
06:45 AM - 02:30 PM

WHERE

Grand Pavilion River WalkJackson Ave. & VFW Dr.Naperville, IL 60540

(41.76063,-88.14378)
 

DATE POSTED

January 16, 2025

SKILLS

  • Event Planning / Management
  • Fundraising
  • Community Outreach
  • Outdoor Recreation

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 14
  • Flexible

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • No Donation

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