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.