Youth Ambassadors

Pacific Northwest Chapter

We invite you to apply for the Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Program—a volunteer opportunity for youth living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This program is designed to help children and teens raise awareness of T1D in their communities and grow as leaders.

The Youth Ambassador Program is open to youth entering 2nd through 12th grade and will run from September 2025 through June 2026. Youth Ambassadors will gain confidence in sharing their T1D story, build leadership skills, and connect with peers while supporting the mission of Breakthrough T1D.

If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the application below by August 17th. Note: The application should be filled out by the Youth Ambassador, with parent support if needed. After all applications have been reviewed, we may reach out with follow-up questions.

If you have any questions, please contact Anna Schuetze at aschuetze@breakthrought1d.org.

Youth Ambassadors Requirements:
Youth Ambassadors are volunteers and leaders in the community. They are expected to participate by participating in a minimum of one activity for each of the 5 pillars throughout the year. Below are some examples of activities for each category:
  1. Fundraising
    • Breakthrough T1D Walk
    • Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D
    • Breakthrough T1D Ride
    • Breakthrough T1D Your Way (Host your own fundraiser!)
  2. Volunteering
    • Volunteer at a Breakthrough T1D Community Summit
    • Volunteer at a Breakthrough T1D Gala
    • Volunteer at a Breakthrough T1D Walk
    • Volunteer at a T1D Community Event (Family Fun Nights, Gingerbread Village, Camp, etc.)
    • Participate in a clinical trial
    • General volunteer support (Virtual or In Person)
  3. Stewardship
    • Visit local endo clinic and say thank you for their partnership
    • Visit national partner or sponsor to say thank you (Marshalls, Ford)
    • Write thank you cards
    • Create thank you videos
  4. Advocacy
    • Share your story on BT1D social media
    • Present on T1D to your class at school
    • Sign up to be an advocate
    • Join the Youth Advocacy Leader Program
    • Together We Can campaign (formerly Promise to Remember Me)
  5. Connecting with Youth Ambassador Team
    • Attend a National Virtual Youth Ambassador Meet-Up
    • Attend quarterly Pacific Northwest Youth Ambassador calls
    • Attend local meet ups
Apply to be a Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest Youth Ambassador