Type 1 Family Events give children and young people with type 1 diabetes—and their families—a chance to connect, build confidence, and feel supported. These events are only possible thanks to our amazing volunteers.
Volunteer with us on the day and you'll enhance your professional practice, gaining invaluable experience of being away from clinic in the field with type 1 diabetes management. You'll see how your time has a life-long impact, ensuring everyone leaves feeling more confident about living with and managing type 1.
Following a full review of our events programme, shaped by feedback from families, volunteers, and staff, we’re excited to pilot a new format in 2025: Type 1 Super Saturday—a one-day event for children aged 0–11 and their families.
Each Super Saturday includes:
- Tailored sessions for children, siblings, and parents/carers
- Time to connect, learn, and share
- A welcoming, supportive community
We’re now accepting volunteer applications for 2025 and 2026:
- For 2025, we’re prioritising local and nearby volunteers to help manage travel costs.
- 2026 details coming soon!
Volunteer Applications Now Open
We’re now accepting applications to volunteer at the 2025 and/or 2026 events.
- For 2025, we’re prioritising volunteers from the local region (and bordering areas) to help manage travel costs.
- For 2026, we’re still finalising plans and will share more details soon.
You can find out more including volunteer roles here.
If you haven’t done so already, you can sign up to receive our email updates here and you’ll receive announcements about updates to the service and any new events.
