Welcome to the volunteer opportunities page for the ALS Association – Midwest.

Thank you for your interest in supporting events and programs that help individuals and families impacted by ALS throughout Iowa. Browse available volunteer opportunities below to get involved and make a difference in your community.

2026 Des Moines Walk to Defeat ALS
Kettlestone Commons Ponds
October 10, 2026
Available jobs: Cleanup & Tear DownOct 10th @ 11:30AMEvent SupportOct 10th @ 7:30AMGreetersOct 10th @ 8:30AMKids Fun ZoneOct 10th @ 8:30AMParking & Traffic TeamOct 10th @ 7:30AMPhotographyOct 10th @ 8:00AMRefreshmentsOct 10th @ 8:00AMRegistrationOct 10th @ 7:30AMSet UpOct 10th @ 6:45AMUnlock ALS & Advocacy TentOct 10th @ 8:00AMWalk RouteOct 10th @ 8:45AM
2026 La Crosse Walk to Defeat ALS
Riverside Park
Available jobs: Food Distribution VolunteerOct 10th @ 8:00AMKid Zone VolunteerOct 10th @ 8:00AMRegistration VolunteerOct 10th @ 7:30AMRoute VolunteerOct 10th @ 8:00AMSet Up VolunteerOct 10th @ 6:30AMTear Down VolunteerOct 10th @ 11:00AMUnlock ALS VolunteerOct 10th @ 7:30AMVolunteer FloaterOct 10th @ 7:30AM
Springfield Walk to Defeat ALS
Southwind Park (4965 S 2nd Street)
October 17, 2026
Available jobs: FloaterOct 17th @ 7:00AMPhotographyOct 17th @ 8:30AMPrize TentOct 17th @ 7:30AMRegistrationOct 17th @ 8:00AMSet UpOct 17th @ 6:30AMTear DownOct 17th @ 10:30AM
2026 Madison Walk to Defeat ALS
The ALS Association
Available jobs: Clean Up VolunteerOct 18th @ 11:00AMRoute VolunteerOct 18th @ 8:30AMSet Up VolunteerOct 18th @ 6:30AMVolunteer Check-InOct 18th @ 6:45AMVolunteer FloaterOct 18th @ 7:00AMWalk Registration VolunteerOct 18th @ 7:00AMWalk Volunteer PhotographerOct 18th @ 8:00AM
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