Get Involved - Volunteer
Girls on the Run® sessions operate twice a year, in the Spring (February-May) and in the Fall (September-
December), with each session being 12 weeks in length. Over the 12-week period the girls meet twice a
week for one hour and fifteen minutes per lesson. There are at least two Coaches per site.
Our commitment to our volunteers:
- A welcoming environment
- Support both on and off the track
- A Coaches’ Box (containing curriculum and all required materials)
- A full day Coaches’ Training session
- CPR/First Aid Training
- Paid Police Screening
- Your requirements as a Head or Co-Coach:
- Complete a full day Coaches’ Training session
- Successfully complete a Police Screening
- Successfully complete CPR/First Aid Training
- Attend pre-season Coaches’ Meeting, plus two additional meetings spaced throughout the season
- Prepare for and supervise 18 – 1 hour and 15 minute long lessons in a manner consistent with the
- GOTR curriculum and philosophy
- Assist with the planning of the 5k walk/run celebration
- Participate in the 5k walk/run event
- Be reliable and dedicated
- Be committed to the Girls on the Run® mission and philosophy
Your requirements as a Assistant Coach:
- Complete a one-day Coaches’ Training session
- Successfully complete a Police Screening
- Successfully complete CPR/First Aid Training
- Assist with the planning of the 5k walk/run celebration
- Participate in the 5k walk/run event
- Attend workouts and serve as the number one encourager, cheer leader, finish line greeter
- Assist Head or Co-Coach in lesson preparation
- Be reliable and dedicated
- Be committed to the Girls on the Run® mission and philosophy
Click here for a volunteer application.
