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Volunteer Center

We welcome your help.

Your involvement as an American Diabetes Association volunteer – whether on a local or national level – will help us expand our community outreach and impact, inspire healthy living, intensify our advocacy efforts, raise critical dollars to fund our mission, and uphold our reputation as the moving force and trusted leader in the diabetes community.

Find volunteer opportunities in our area through the Volunteer Center.

Thank you for your efforts in support of our newly launched Volunteer Center!

New ‘Do-It-Yourself Fundraising’

Volunteers want to create your own fundraiser and have the proceeds go to the Association. Our ‘Do-It-Yourself Fundraising’ page provides descriptions and links for Team Diabetes, Create a Local Fundraiser (personal fundraising), and Always and Forever Tributes. Learn more about Do-It-Yourself Fundraising.

For more information on volunteer opportunities please call (904) 730-7200 Extension 3064 or email Missy Harper (mharper@diabetes.org).

Where Do You Want to Go with Us?

Whether you are a young professional, a busy parent juggling family and work, someone who’s well established within your field, or a retiree - if you are passionate about the diabetes cause, we will help you find a place with the American Diabetes Association that fits your life.

Event Volunteers

Special Events activities represent a significant segment of the Association's overall fundraising plan. They also serve to introduce the Association's mission and vision to communities throughout the country, while providing enhanced visibility to businesses and corporations that participate in or sponsor events. These events include Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, The Cure Ball, and our Tour de Cure cycling event.

Individuals who are committed and willing to lend their time, talent, skills, and smiles are encouraged to volunteer on the day of an event or join our various groups to help plan, organize, set up and prepare for our various events throughout the year. We encourage community groups, clubs, organizations, employers, and family members to start a group and volunteer together. It’s a great way to improve your community and to get acquainted with others who share you passion to help us in our fight to stop diabetes.

Health Fair Volunteers

Individuals who are able to commit their time and willing to share their passion to educate others about diabetes are encouraged to participate in our Health Fairs. Volunteers travel to various health fairs and staff our tables. Responsibilities include setting up displays and disseminating diabetes pamphlets. Health Fairs are held during weekdays, weeknights and weekends.

Internships

Internship opportunities are available through our Special Events departments. Special event interns focus their efforts on various fundraising including the “Tour de Cure” bicycle ride, “Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes and Cure Ball Gala. This unpaid internship can provide school credit and offers valuable experience in the non-profit and event planning industries. Hours are part-time and the schedule can be flexible.

Candidates must be energetic, team players, results-oriented and dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. This internship requires candidates with confidence interpersonal communication, comfort with phone cultivation and a passion for making a difference in the lives of people with and affected by diabetes.