Open Applications for Youth Ambassador Program

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We are so excited to announce that applications open on August 3rd for our 2026-2027 Youth Ambassador Program!

Youth Ambassadors are kids and teens living with T1D who commit to a school year of volunteer service and dedicate themselves to engaging in community activities, gaining confidence in speaking publicly about T1D, developing leadership skills, connecting and collaborating with peers with T1D, enhancing story-telling skills, and working with Virginia chapter staff members and T1D leaders while advancing the mission of Breakthrough T1D for a world without T1D.

To be considered for the Youth Ambassador Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Between the ages of 5-18 years (Kindergarten – Grade 12)
• Diagnosed with T1D
• Have a positive outlook on life and diabetes
• Commit to the program for the entire school-year (September-June)

Program Expectations for Youth Ambassadors program 2026-2027:

• Commit to volunteer a minimum of five hours to support Breakthrough T1D programs and/or events
• Commit to attend and/or participate in a minimum of four Breakthrough T1D engagements or events

• Participate in at least one fundraising opportunity and commit to raising a minimum of $100 (Breakthrough T1D Walk, Breakthrough T1D Your Way, Breakthrough T1D Ride)
• Complete a minimum of one Stewardship Opportunity (Thank You Cards, Breakthrough T1D Walk new family letter writing, in-store thank you’s for retail campaigns, etc.)
• Attend Quarterly Youth Ambassador Zoom Calls
• Attend Youth Ambassador Orientation in September as scheduled by the chapter

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, September 8th. Click the button on this page to see additional application information and apply.