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Chicago Marathon Weekend Volunteers

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    October 10, 2026
    End Date:
    October 11, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays evenings, Weekends daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    An hour or five, one event or all weekend!
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, International Relations
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Transportation to event locations (carpool/ride-share may be available)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Chicago Marathon Weekend Volunteers

    Hi marathon and mental health enthusiasts! We’re looking for energetic and affable humans to join us for the Chicago Marathon weekend, October 9-11th in downtown Chicago and the Long Run 20 Miler in Lincoln Park. Volunteer opportunities include:

    • The Long Run 20 Miler, 9/19 (morning)
    • Chicago Marathon Expo, 10/9 & 10
    • Team NoStigmas Shakeout Run, 10/10 (morning)
    • Team NoStigmas Dinner, 10/10 (early evening)
    • Raceday Resort, 10/11 (early morning + afternoon)
    • Charity Row & Cheer Section, 10/11 (all day)

    Tasks may include:

    • Event setup/breakdown
    • Runner logistics & support
    • Information dissemination
    • Photography/videography
    • Social media/content creation
    • Cheering your heart out!

    A $50-100 stipend will be provided based on time and responsibilities. We’ll work with you to find the intersection of your interests, availability and the team’s needs.

    Organization

    NoStigmas is a Chicago-rooted 501c3 charity dedicated to ending mental health stigmas and empowering everyday people to be mental health advocates. Now entering our 15th year, we are an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon (5th year, 50 bibs for 2026), and run established fundraising teams for world-class events: Berlin, Tokyo, Paris, Sydney Marathons, plus the signature annual golf outing (5th year), endurance races, and community walks. Join a respected organization combining purpose, community, and impact.

    Location

    On-site
    Chicago, IL, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please complete our volunteer application form. Once submitted, you will be automatically redirected to our meeting scheduler to choose a time to meet our team so we can learn more about you. Thank you for your interest!

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