JDRF relies on hundreds of volunteers to pursue our mission of curing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications through the support of research. These dedicated individuals, families, and companies commit time, money, service, and energy to the search for a cure. We couldn't do it without them!

Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of skill sets and experiences to JDRF. Whatever your talents, we need you! Please consider becoming a JDRF volunteer. We truly appreciate your time.

The 2018 #JDRFWalk to Cure Diabetes is a collective rally that brings together thousands of people whose lives are touched by T1D every day.

If you would like to join the rally, by lending a helping hand on event day, there are lots of great volunteer opportunities, including:

Traffic Management
Monitor and ensure that participants arrive at the march on time.
Lead participants as needed.
Crowd Control
Monitor and ensure participants enter the Walk Area at the correct time.
Provide direction to the participants, as necessary.
Food & Refreshment Area
Ensure all Walkers and volunteers receive food and snacks throughout the day.
Monitor and restock food and snacks.
Fundraising Rewards Area
Verification and distribution of fundraising rewards to Walk participants.
Operations Area
Oversee event volunteers when they sign in.
Operate the information booth for participants.
Photography
Bring your camera and take photographs throughout the event of individual teams, key individuals and special Walk elements (cheque presentations, etc.).
Registration
Process participant pledge forms.
Runner
Report top Walker and team results to the Staging Area on the hour throughout the day.
Set-Up and Take-Down
Assist JDRF in the set-up of this event either the day before or early morning of the event.
Tear down includes packing up the event and reloading the truck with materials and props.