Volunteer

The impact Girls on the Run makes is dependent on dedicated volunteers like you, who are committed and passionate about our mission and vision.

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Become a Coach

Coaches are the heart of our program! Each season, two or more volunteer coaches inspire and guide a team through our tried-and-true curriculum. If you're ready to directly make an impact, then this role is for you.

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Additional Volunteer Opportunities

We have a role for you!

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5K Volunteers

Our end of program 5K provides a tangible sense of accomplishment to participants. To celebrate and make the experience one to remember, there are many opportunities to get involved.

We need over 75 volunteers to help make our 5K Day a huge success! Thank you for your help.

SET-UP!  (10-15 people)  - 7:00 am - 9 am

  • Volunteers to help set the stage for a fun, safe & inspirational day! Setup tables, arches, tents, tables, school signs & chairs! 

 

REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP  (10-12 people) - 7:30 am - 10:30 am

  • Volunteers will help with processing registrations and sharing the GOTR spirit. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age.

 

PARKING LOT ATTENDANTS (2-3 people) - 8:30 am - 10 am

  • Volunteers will help with directing families and participants to parking. 

 

HAIRSPRAY & FACEPAINTING STATION (10-15 people) - 8:30 am - 10 am

  • Volunteers will help girls spray fun colors and apply facepainting. 

 

COURSE SAFETY & CHEER (as many people as we can get!) - 9:00 am - 12pm

  • Volunteers will share the joyful, fun and uplifting spirit of GOTR on the course while directing the participants. 

 

BIKE LEAD (1 person) - 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  • Set the pace, and safely lead our participants through the 5k course! Must be 18+.

 

COURSE SWEEPER (1 person) - 9:30 am - 12pm

  • Walk the course after the participants have taken off. Following the last person making sure no one is left behind.

 

HEALTHY FOOD & TREATS FOR POST 5K (3-5 people) -  9:30 am - 12pm

  • Volunteers will hand out fruit, snacks and water for finishers. 


WATER STATION & CHEER (2-3 people) -  9:00 am - 11:30 am

  • Volunteers will keep the participants hydrated and uplifting spirit of GOTR at water stations. 


MEDALS (4-5 people) - 9:30 am - 12pm 

  • Share your congratulations, the GOTR spirit and medal with all finishers under the age of 13. The finishers sense of accomplishment will be shining bright. 


CLEAN UP (10-12 people) - 11:30am - 1pm

  • Volunteers will help break down tents, tables, chairs, clean up the course, and help pack up our 5k bins. 
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Group Opportunities

Are you part of a group or organization that wants to make an impact on our community? Girls on the Run would love to have you get involved with our program. Here are few ways you can make a difference while working together.

  • Volunteer together at a Girl on the Run 5K event – from cheer teams to water stations to handing out medals at the finish line and more – there are numerous ways for you to help bring this joyful end of season celebration to life!
  • Support with one-day volunteer opportunities.
  • Volunteer for or financially support a team for a season. 
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