Youth Ambassadors
The Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest Youth Ambassadors are leaders in the T1D community, ages 8-18, who have a positive outlook on life and T1D. They 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.
Breakthrough T1D Pacific Northwest Youth Ambassador expectations:
- Commit to the annual term July 1 – June 30
- Attend/volunteer at a minimum of one of these events:
- Local Community Summit (formerly Type One Nation)
- Volunteer at Gala
- Virtual Research Updates
- Virtual Advocacy Meetings
- Virtual Community Summits
- Promise to Remember Me Meetings
- Community Events (Family Fun Nights, etc.)
- Participate in a minimum of one fundraising opportunity (Breakthrough T1D Walk, Beat the Bridge, Breakthrough T1D Your Way)
- Complete a minimum of one Stewardship Opportunity (Thank You cards, etc.)
- Attend Quarterly Youth Ambassador Zoom Calls
- Attend Youth Ambassador Orientation in July, as scheduled by the chapter
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
Please contact Hannah Jilek, Breakthrough T1D Development Manager, with any questions at hjilek@BreakthroughT1D.org, 206-708-2237.
Current Youth Ambassadors:Youth Ambassador Hub