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Volunteering opportunities

Become part of our events crew or share your professional expertise. If you don’t see a role that fits your skills or motivations, let us know and we can discuss a unique opportunity for you.
Content last reviewed and updated: 22.09.2026

Current Opportunities

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Scientific Advisory Council member: Clinical researcher

Apply by 14 October 2026

We’re recruiting for a research-active clinician or trialist to join our Scientific Advisory Council.

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Scientific Advisory Council member: Dietitian

Apply by 14 October 2026

We’re recruiting for a dietitian healthcare professional to join the Scientific Advisory Council.

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Connect Immune Research Support Volunteer

New role – recruiting now

Support the coordination of monthly communications across the Connect Immune Research partnership.

Event crew

Our Event Crew is a team of volunteers working together at Breakthrough T1D events to help make them run like clockwork and raise as much awareness and money for life-changing research that they can.

Our events vary from large-scale outdoor events like marathons and our flagship Breakthrough T1D One Walks, to indoor special events like fundraising galas and our Type 1 Discovery Days. Each event is different, but the type of roles you can expect to be involved in are:

  • helping us set up before events begin
  • providing a warm welcome to event participants
  • making lots of noise to motivate runners and cyclists
  • representing Breakthrough T1D and sharing information about what we do.

If you’re friendly, enthusiastic, organised and want to be part of a flexible and lively team, this could be perfect for you!

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Get in touch

If you’d like more information about any of our roles, or would like to discuss how and when you can get involved, please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

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Taking part in research is one way you can help us cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes, whether it’s by answering questionnaires, taking part in interviews or joining a clinical trial.

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