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Breakthrough T1D Advocacy’s efforts help build and sustain critical support for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research funded by the Federal Government by raising awareness among Members of Congress of the financial, medical and emotional costs of the disease. We are looking for passionate individuals to join the Upstate NY Advocacy Team as an Advocacy Team Chair and District Captain(s). Please email us at upstateny@BreakthroughT1D.org<\/a> if you would like more information about these positions or getting involved with Breakthrough T1D Advocacy.<\/p>\n

Advocacy Team Chair (ATC)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Responsibilities Include:<\/span> The Advocacy Team Chair (ATC) is Breakthrough T1D Advocacy\u2019s lead volunteer organizer in each Chapter \/ Market. The ATC\u2019s role is to support the legislative and policy priorities set forth by Breakthrough T1D Advocacy by engaging and growing the local base of advocates, taking action on alerts, building relationships with Members of Congress, participating in virtual campaigns, and sharing information on social media.<\/p>\n

Skills \/ Experience Required:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Interest in advocating for issues that are important to the T1D community.
\n\u2022 Ability to delegate tasks and manage grassroots volunteers.
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving.
\n\u2022 Willingness to collaborate on task forces and working groups.<\/p>\n

Learn more about this position HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

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District Captain(s)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Responsibilities Include:<\/span> The District Captain serves as the ATC\u2019s primary contact within the Congressional District in which they are a constituent. The District Captain\u2019s role is to support the legislative and policy priorities set forth by Breakthrough T1D Advocacy by assisting the ATC with securing and leading meetings with their Member of Congress and helping to grow the local base of Breakthrough T1D Advocates.<\/p>\n

Skills \/ Experience Required:<\/span>
\n\u2022 Interest in advocating for issues that are important to the T1D community.
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills and creative problem-solving.
\n\u2022 Willingness to collaborate with fellow volunteers.
\n\u2022 While not required, it is ideal to have previously served as a volunteer with Breakthrough T1D Advocacy, or to have had some experience with grassroots mobilizing.<\/p>\n

Learn more about this position HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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