Hundreds of volunteers make a Girls
on the Run® season possible. Our volunteers are dynamic women and men who
share in our vision of transforming the lives of girls and women
everywhere.
Become a Coach
Coaches
are enthusiastic women over 18 who volunteer to motivate, educate and inspire Girls
on the Run® and Girls on Track® program participants
during a 12-week season. Coaches complete a daylong training to become certified to facilitate twice-weekly, 75 minute sessions that include a community impact project and training for the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K. Our coaches have one thing in common - a strong desire to make a positive difference in
girls’ lives by empowering them to make healthy choices now
and in the future. Click here to download a Fall 2010 Coach application!
The best part of being a coach is the connection with my girls. I love every single one of them, and honestly look forward to seeing them twice a week. They are an amazing group and bring so much into my life! - HOLLI, coach
I'll be honest, I joined GOTR as a coach for two very selfish reason - that it would be great for our then six year old daughter to see me, and it would help me be a better parent. After being a running buddy at one 5K and coach for two seasons, I realize that coaching helps me be a better person. I've been able to revisit my inner child by dancing, coloring on sidewalks, chasing girls in bunny ears and dressing up goofy while cheering girls on. GOTR helps me get in touch with a silliness that is both shocking and inspiring. Being a coach doesn't require on step of actual running. Instead we get to help the girls find a love and respect for running, themselves, their teammates and the world around them. -DAWN, coach
I enjoy being another
support person in the girls' lives. - NANCY, coach
I get the chance to connect with women and girls in my community. - KRISTEN,
coach
Become a Junior Coach
Junior
Coaches are high school girls who assist a Girls on the Run®
team by helping with the program at each session and serving as a
positive role model for younger girls. Like our Head and Assistant coaches, Junior
Coaches make a 12-week commitment to motivate, educate and inspire
program participants. Click here to download a Fall 2010 Junior Coach application here!
GOTR
always manages to energize me for the rest of my day. I love getting to
know the girls and seeing them grow as runners and people. - ALIDA,
coach
The success of the girls at the final 5K was probably the best part! - STACI, coach
Become a Running Buddy
A
Running Buddy is a fun, supportive woman who accompanies a girl during
the New Balance Girls on the Run 5K, encouraging her to do her best as she strives to
reach her goal. Over the course of the 12-week program, girls
increase their stamina and distance to prepare for running the
5K. At the 5K, a Running Buddy is with a girl from start to
finish as she experiences the exhilaration of accomplishing her goal!
Click here to download a Fall 2010 Running Buddy application!
Being a
running buddy has been a fantastic experience. It has motivated me to run and
to stop and think about all the wonderful role models I've had in my life. It's
nice to be able to put the spotlight in one special girl and support her as she
reaches for her own girls. -CARYN, running buddy
I loved how excited the girls were about the run, and my buddy kept referring
to it as "the big day!" Despite the weather not cooperating well,
there was an incredible energy at the event. -JACKI, running buddy
I never knew what fun being a buddy would be! My buddy plus her best friend and
HER buddy ran together and I was glad for the youth since I am older. It was a
blast for the girls to get us and each other through the run. It was great.
- PAT, running buddy
Become a New Balance GOTR 5K event volunteer
Each
November and May, we need hands-on, enthusiastic volunteers to help with
registration, goody bag distribution, water stops and much more. 5K
volunteers get the truly inspirational opportunity to watch hundreds of girls
cross the finish line of their first 5K. Contact us to become a 5K volunteer today!
Become a Site Coordinator Site Coordinators recognize a need for a Girls on the Run® program in their community, want to have a positive impact on girls lives, and then organize to make it happen! Site Coordinators partner with our organization to establish, promote, and coordinate a program season at a school, youth or community center, or other accessible location for girls. We provide Site Coordinators with the training, tools, and support for their site to host a successful season. Contact us to learn about becoming a Site Coordinator and establishing a new Girls on the Run® site.
Join SoleMates®, our charity running program, to raise money for a great cause
Use the power of running to make a difference girls' lives by joining our charity running program, SoleMates. As a member of SoleMates® you pursue an individual goal, such as running a half or full marathon, while raising money and awareness online for Girls on the Run.
Become an Intern
Interns
are studying public relations, marketing, education, health promotion, women's studies, sociology,
psychology or another field and want to gain
valuable professional experience with a life-changing organization.
Each internship opportunity uniquely blends the needs of Girls on the
Run with the Intern’s educational goals. Contact us today to explore becoming an Intern.
Sponsor a Girl Give the gift of a full season to a girl in need. When you sponsor a girl by making a online donation of $160 you ensure that a girl whose family cannot afford the program fee can benefit from Girls on the Run. Nearly half of the girls who register for our programs each season request a partial or full scholarship to participate. Help us reach our goal of ensuring all girls can be Girls on the Run
Fulfill a Wish List need
Donate needed program supplies like healthy snacks, markers, index cards, clip boards, stickers, plastic storage containers, construction paper, mailing labels, and envelopes. Wish List items change with the season so contact us to inquire about current needs.
Host a House Party or Special Event for Girls on the Run
Host a friend-raiser or fund-raiser with your circle of friends or group to learn more about and support Girls on the Run! A GOTR representative will attend to share more about our programs and ways individuals and groups can get involved. We might even make you have some fun with a GOTR lesson! Contact us to schedule your event.
Join a Committee
Individuals
interested in 5K planning, development, marketing and PR, or SoleMates,
our charity running program, can join a committee combining work and
fun! Contact us today to learn more about our Committees.
Join our Board of Directors
Experienced leaders with strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, public relations, event planning, business management, and/or finance skills are invited to apply to serve a two-year volunteer term helping Girls on the Run reach our goals. Download an application here.
Is volunteering with Girls on the Run right for you?
Our
organization honors its core values and seeks volunteers who strive to
live by them to serve as positive role models for girls and women.

We live our lives with gratitude.
We positively assert ourselves.
We live outside the "Girl Box."

We are honest.
We are open-minded.
We strive to improve our self-awareness.
We maintain balance in our lives.

We are tobacco and drug-free.
We seek the positive in life's challenges.
We make our best effort always.
We live with intention and appreciation in the present.
If your values align with those of Girls on the Run, please join us as a volunteer!
