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Published 2/18/26 1:59PM
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Walk MS: Itasca

National MS Society, Greater Illinois - Indiana
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Itasca, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Various volunteer opportunities are available with shift times posted for each.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    65
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Sports & Recreation
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteers make Walk MS happen, and are the foundation of why Walk MS is the largest walking fundraising event in the country. Thank you for your consideration in volunteering to help end MS forever.

    Join us for Walk MS: Itasca

    Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

    Location: Hamilton Lakes

    Volunteer Specialist Contact Information: Wren Dahlfors, Wren.Dahlfors@nmss.org, 949-878-6323

    Scroll down to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

    IMPORTANT:

    • **All volunteers under 18 must bring a completed volunteer consent form with guardian signature to the event. Please visit our

    Youth Volunteers page to download our current Volunteer Consent Form.***

    • **Final confirmations with full details will be sent to you the week of the event***

    https://nmss.galaxydigital.com/need/?s=1&need_init_id=15108

    Location

    On-site

    Hamilton Lakes

    400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143, USA
    Directions

    Our Festival Site and Parking is over by the Westin Itasca + Hamilton Lakes Athletic Club

    Coming from North / Driving South on 290

      • Use the right lane to take exit 5 for Illinois 390 W
      • Use the right lane to take the exit toward Hamilton Lakes Dr/Park Blvd
      • Turn left onto Park Blvd.
      • You will pass the parking lot Festival site to your right, and then a 2 level parking garage, turn right after the garage. Follow the parking garage to the end, then turn right.. You will see the entrance to the parking garage top floor on your right about halfway down.
      • ADA drop off at this spot as well
      • Parking is free

    Coming from South / Driving North on 290 / 355

      • Use the right lane to take exit 5 for Illinois Rte 390 E
      • Use the right lane to take the ramp to Hamilton Lakes Dr/Park Blvd
      • Turn left onto Park Blvd.
      • You will pass the parking lot Festival site to your right, and then a 2 level parking garage, turn right after the garage. Follow the parking garage to the end, then turn right.. You will see the entrance to the parking garage top floor on your right about halfway down.
      • ADA drop off at this spot as well
      • Parking is free

    Coming from West / Driving East on 390

      • On IL 390
      • Take Exit 11 for Meacham Road
      • Use the middle lane to take the IL - 53 / Rohlwing Rd/ IL-390 E ramp
      • Turn Right onto W. Devon Ave
      • Turn Right onto Park Blvd.
      • Turn Right into the Westin Chicago Northwest parking / front entrance. Follow the parking lot straight until you see the 2 level parking garage
      • You will see the entrance to the parking garage top floor on your right about halfway down.
      • ADA drop off at this spot as well
      • Parking is free

    Coming from East / Driving West on 390

      • On IL 390
      • Use the right lane to take the IL -53 / Rohling Rd. Ramp
      • Turn right onto IL - 53N/N Rohling Road
      • Turn Right onto W. Devon Ave
      • Turn Right onto Park Blvd.
      • Turn Right into the Westin Chicago Northwest parking / front entrance. Follow the parking lot straight until you see the 2 level parking garage
      • You will see the entrance to the parking garage top floor on your right about halfway down.
      • ADA drop off at this spot as well
      • Parking is free

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please use link to view various volunteer opportunities and shifts available. Thank you!

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