Youth Ambassadors
Youth Ambassadors living with T1D ages 5 to 18 will have year-round involvement in providing awareness to our community through advocacy, sharing their T1D story and volunteering their time to support Breakthrough T1D’s mission. Serving as a Youth Ambassador is an incredible opportunity for those who want to use their voice to make a difference in their local community.
Welcome to New Jersey Metro and Rockland County Chapter’s Youth Ambassador Program!
To be considered for the Youth Ambassador Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Between the ages of 5 – 18 years (Kindergarten – Grade 12)
- Living with T1D for at least one year
- Have a positive outlook on life and diabetes
- Commit to the annual term (January 1 – December 31)
- Volunteer a minimum of 5 hours to support Breakthrough T1D programs and / or events
- Attend and / or participate in a minimum of 4 Breakthrough T1D engagements:
- One of these events: TON Summit, Gala, Golf, Walk
- Three other Breakthrough T1D events
- Attend Youth Ambassador Orientation in January, as scheduled by the chapter
- Participate in one fundraising opportunity
Parents and / or guardians have a responsibility in ensuring their child’s success in the program:
- Review the application with their child
- Provide permission to participate
- Assist, as needed, with program support
- Provide transportation to Breakthrough T1D events and activities
Applications for the 2024 year have closed. If you are interested in receiving an application in November for the 2025 program, please fill out the YA Interest form. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Danielle Hunt at dhunt@BreakthroughT1D.org.
Current youth ambassadors please sign into the Youth Ambassador 2024 Hub for updates.