Volunteer With Us

Find support, connect with others, and help change the future of T1D!

Volunteers Fuel Our Mission

Breakthrough T1D began over 50 years ago, driven by parent volunteers committed to creating a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D) for their children. Today, our volunteers are a critical part of our movement to make everyday life with T1D better while advancing toward cures. 

Breakthrough T1D volunteers

Ways to Volunteer

Breakthrough T1D has a role for everyone in our community:

  • Volunteer with your local chapter and connect with your local T1D community.
  • Work at an event and get hands-on to impact change.
  • Join a committee and collaborate to raise funds for research and advocacy.
  • Provide support by sharing your personal experiences and insights.

Volunteers Power Progress

From committee members and advocates, to youth ambassadors and team captains, our volunteers make T1D breakthroughs possible.

1,000,000

Breakthrough T1D volunteers across the U.S.

145+

International Board of Directors, Global Mission Board, Director Emeritus, and National Committee Members

1,600+

Chapter Board and Sustaining Board Members

This organization will meet you where you are. Whatever your talent, skills or experience, they will help you find a meaningful way to contribute and support you every step of the way.” 
James Pierce Minnesota and Dakotas Chapter Volunteer

Other Ways to Get Involved

Breakthrough T1D Advocates on Capitol Hill

Help advance treatments, influence policy, and improve access to care for everyone living with type 1 diabetes.

Breakthrough T1D Walk Team

Walk. Ride. Run. Gala. Golf. Play. Or create your own way!  Every dollar drives us closer to cures.

Medical care for patient with type 1 diabetes

Clinical trials advance treatments and care so people with T1D can live fuller, healthier lives.