Community Engagement Opportunities

Whatever your connection is to T1D, we have some great community engagement opportunities available for all ages!  From fundraising to volunteering to kids activities, there is something for everyone.

Glass Art Project

Children of all ages and their families are invited to help create a one of kind glass art piece to be auctioned off during the live auction at our 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 29.  This is also a great opportunity to connect with other families affected by T1D.

Saturday, March 11 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | GRT Glass Design | 6400 S. Brookville Rd. | Indianapolis, IN 46219

RSVP to Becca Kendrick at rkendrick@jdrf.org


Indy Fuel Hockey Game

Help us sell 100+ tickets and JDRF will receive 100% of the ticket sales purchased using the link below.

Sunday, March 12 | 3:05 p.m. | Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

Purchase tickets here:  https://fuel.isportstix.com/order/group/JDRF17/


Rusted Window Shopping Fundraiser

Enjoy complimentary wine and small bites while you shop!  10% of total sales up to $1,000, or 20% of total sales over $1000 will be donated to JDRF.  Want to extend the night of giving? Book a private workshop for 5-10 people. 10% of the workshop fees and 10% of any purchases made during the workshop will be donated to JDRF as well.

Thursday, March 23 | 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Rusted Window | 99 E. Carmel Dr. Suite 140 | Carmel, IN 46032

Please visit the Facebook event page for more details.


Ride to Cure Diabetes

The JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes is a charitable bike ride that to date has raised over $38 million for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The Ride gives cyclists of all ages and skill levels the opportunity fundraise for JDRF, the global leader in T1D research.

The JDRF Ride isn’t just a bike ride: it’s where hundreds of riders come together from all over the world to make new friendships, experience the unparalleled camaraderie of the Ride community and raise money to find a cure for T1D.

Contact Megan Yates to learn more about riding with our local team.

Megan Yates | 317.308.4925 | myates@jdrf.org


Office Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

The Indiana State Chapter is looking for individuals dedicated to our cause who have interest and daytime availability to volunteer in the office.  Internships are also available (college credit is an option if applicable).

For more information about these positions, please contact Joyce Lawson at 317.308.4933 or jlawson@jdrf.org