Breakthrough T1D Oregon and Southwest Washington offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year where your time, skills, and passion can drive towards exciting advancements in T1D research. Whether you enjoy hands-on event set up or sharing knowledge to those in our community, we welcome volunteers with strengths and interest of all kinds. Click here to fill out a form to tell us a little about yourself and interests so we can connect you with opportunities where your impact will be felt most.
Check out some of our current volunteer opportunities below:
Walk Volunteers – Fall 2026
- Portland Walk
- October 11, 2026
- Tualatin Community Park, 8515 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062
- To learn about Portland Walk volunteer roles and sign up, click here
Walk or Gala Committee
- Have a skill or passion that could help make our events even better? Join us in shaping the event experience, or help to bring new families and sponsors to join us. There are plenty of ways to get involved, and you can reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
Become an Advocate
By using your voice, you can advance breakthroughs by championing federally-funded T1D research, drive progress by ensuring critical medical advancements and resources swiftly reach the T1D community, and improve everyday life with T1D by supporting policies that help prevent, manage, and treat T1D—while advancing toward cures. Click here to become an advocate!
Outreach Ambassadors
Outreach Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting the T1D community. These volunteers provide the first touchpoint to those new to T1D and those new to Breakthrough T1D as an organization. They offer first-hand perspective on life with T1D, educational and support resources, and an introduction to their local chapter. Outreach Ambassadors help Breakthrough T1D reach all Bag of Hope, Teen and Adult Care Pack recipients, ensuring everyone receives a personal and warm welcome to the Breakthrough T1D family, regardless of where they are in their T1D journey.
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more, please reach out to [email protected].