Calling all Central PA T1D teens! Are you interested in being more involved with the type 1 community and JDRF? Would you like more community events catered to teens? Are you interested in helping to plan and execute events with JDRF? Then Central PA’s Teen Task Force is perfect for you!

What is a “Teen Task Force”?

In short, a Teen Task Force is a body of young, type 1 diabetic individuals (ages 13-18), from the Central Pennsylvania area, who provide counsel and support to the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of JDRF, participate in a variety of projects and community initiatives.

Why create a “Teen Task Force”?

Here at JDRF, we value the ideas and opinions of our youth, and to better serve and engage the type 1 youth community, we feel it is imperative that a task force is created, so the voices of this community can be heard and considered.

JDRF will look to benefit our youth and help prepare them for future successes. We feel that this program can help increase the feeling of empowerment, build confidence and help cultivate important life and communication skills.

If you or someone you know may be interested in joining JDRF Central PA’s Teen Task Force please see the Teen Task Force Information Sheet to learn more. If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be on Central PA’s Teen Task Force please complete the Teen Task Force Application and submit it to Lauren Wilcox, Development Coordinator at lwilcox@jdrf.org or via fax at 717.901.6573.