Volunteer Opportunities in Palm Beach County: October 24
We are actively recruiting volunteers for the Palm Beach Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Shifts run from early setup through teardown, most last a few hours, and no experience with type 1 diabetes is required.
Event details
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Location | John Prince Park — Eric Call Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461 |
| Site opens | 8:00 a.m. |
| T1D Parade line-up | 9:10 a.m. |
| Opening ceremony | 9:15 a.m. |
| Walk begins | 9:30 a.m., after the ribbon cutting |
| Site closes | 11:30 a.m. |
| Route | 5K, family-friendly, all ages and abilities |
| Parking | Free. Follow signage to the Eric Call Pavilion after entering off Congress Avenue — on the left past the first stop sign. |
Volunteer shifts are scheduled around this timeline. Most begin before the site opens to walkers.
Volunteer roles
Roles at the Walk fall into these categories:
- Setup and teardown — tents, tables, signage, route markers, and course breakdown
- Registration and welcome — checking in walkers, staffing the Welcome Tent, distributing T-shirts
- Route support — water and snack stations, course direction, cheer stations
- Family activities — games, crafts, and activity tables
- Parking and greeting — directing traffic and welcoming arrivals
Current openings, shift times, and any role-specific requirements are listed on the signup page.
Who we’re recruiting
Students needing community service hours. Our Southeast Florida chapter team can verify hours for school or graduation requirements.
Companies and community groups. Corporate volunteering in Palm Beach works well at this event! Businesses, service clubs, congregations, and student organizations are all welcome.
Individuals and families. No T1D connection needed. Several roles are suited to families volunteering together.
Please note: Anyone under the age of 18 years old must have an adult chaperone present during the duration of the volunteer service.
Why the Walk matters
- Approximately 8.7 million people worldwide live with type 1 diabetes, a condition that requires management every hour of every day.
- Breakthrough T1D has played a role in nearly every major T1D breakthrough in history, from the HbA1c test to today’s automated insulin delivery systems.
- There is no fundraising minimum for Walk participants; funds raised support research driving toward cures and programs that improve everyday life with T1D now.
As the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with type 1 diabetes better while driving toward cures.
How to sign up
Select a role and shift on the signup page: Volunteer at the Palm Beach Walk
For group coordination or questions about a specific role, contact [email protected].