JDRF was founded by a group of moms hoping to find ways to give back to their type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. Now, more than 50 years later, JDRF is proud to call itself a volunteer-powered organization.

National Volunteer Week (NVW) was established to celebrate our outstanding volunteer partners who help bring us closer to cures every single day. During NVW and beyond, there are so many ways to join the movement that will turn Type One into Type None…

Fundraise to fund cures!

The One Walk is your chance to show the world that together, we can conquer T1D. One Walks are known as the biggest T1D parties in the world. Get involved with your local One Walk here!

The Ride to Cure Diabetes is about a global community committed to finding cures for T1D. The Ride is for all cyclists of all skill levels who are ready to make an impact on JDRF’s mission. Sign up for one of five 2024 destination Rides, or a virtual My Ride, here!

Game2Give is about making a difference, one video game at a time. It’s a community of gamers, streamers, developers, and publishers using gaming to fund research. Learn more here!

Have an idea for your own fundraiser? Your Way is about supporting JDRF anywhere, anytime. Learn more about how start your own fundraiser here!

Learn more about JDRF and T1D!

TypeOneNation Summits offer virtual educational sessions throughout the year to help you and your loved ones live a full life with T1D. Sign up for these free sessions here!

The No Limits Speakers Series offers pre-recorded videos throughout the year from medical experts and community members sharing information on important topics affecting life with T1D. This series is designed with the newly diagnosed individual, parent, and caregiver in mind. Sign up for these free videos here!

Advocate for awareness and funding!

JDRF Advocates help build and sustain critical support for T1D research funded by the federal government. Advocates use their voice to share their stories of life with T1D with members of local, state, and national governments. Sign up to take action here!

The Advocates in Action Council (AAC) is a group of young adults, ages 18 through 26, committed to taking on leadership roles within JDRF’s Advocacy efforts. Members of the AAC support initiatives in their local communities. Learn more about the application opening in September here!

Participate in a clinical trial!

For a T1D treatment, drug, or device to make it safely into the hands of those who need it, clinical trials are the first crucial step. The contribution of human participants is critical to advancing research now and into the future. Get matched to a clinical trial in just 60 seconds here!

Not sure what volunteer role suits you?

Fill out our general interest form to be contacted by someone from your Mountain West Chapter to learn more!