Youth Advocacy Leader program
About the Youth Advocacy Leader program
The Breakthrough T1D Youth Advocacy Leader (YAL) program aims to inspire budding advocates to share their personal stories and use their voices on behalf of the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to advance issues that are important to those impacted by the condition.
The YAL program is open to youth ages 17 and under.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Joining YAL meetings, hosted by the Breakthrough T1D advocacy team, to stay up-to-date on advocacy priorities and activities.
- Helping out at your nearest Breakthrough T1D chapter’s local advocacy activities, including volunteering at Breakthrough T1D Walks, Community Summits, and other events.
- Participating in both in-person and virtual grassroots campaigns initiated by Breakthrough T1D, including the Together We Can campaign (formerly Promise to Remember Me), and the New Member Outreach Initiative.
- Acting on Breakthrough T1D advocacy’s time-sensitive alerts and sharing them with your friends and family.
- Spreading awareness of the YAL program and recruiting potential new members.
- Have a sibling and/or family member with T1D? You (and they!) are welcome to join!
Interested? Get involved!
Interested in joining the Youth Advocacy Leader program? Complete five advocacy challenges to get started!
Youth ages 17 and under are eligible to apply.
What we’re advocating for
Until there are cures for T1D, we advocate for the millions impacted by the condition. Learn exactly what we’re fighting for.
