We need YOU!
Each year we rely on hundreds of
volunteers to breathe life into our programs from start to
finish. Whether it is by a long-term commitment or one day of
service, our volunteers make a positive and lasting impact on the
lives of local girls!
Following are a variety of ways that you can become more
involved with Girls on the Run®:
Coach: Two coaches are assigned to each group
of up to 15 girls. Coaches meet with the girls oftentimes
after school, two days a week for 90 minutes, for a 12-week
season. Please see the Head Coach and Assistant
Coach job descriptions for more information about our most
rewarding positions! If after reading these forms you are
interested in coaching, please submit a new coach or returning coach
application. Contact our Program Coordinator, Julie Rose, at
julie@gotrmc.org with questions.
Team Adelaide: Team Adelaide is a group of
trained volunteers who conduct program site visits during the
season as their schedule allows. During each visit, the Team
Adelaide volunteers complete a short, informal site evaluation
checklist. The site visits help GOTRMC ensure uniformity and
quality of program delivery and allow us to offer feedback and
support to coaches and teams. This is a great volunteer opportunity
for those who cannot commit enough time to coach but who want to be
a part of GOTRMC and see the program in action. Please submit an application if you are
interested in this opportunity. Contact our Program
Coordinator, Julie Rose, at julie@gotrmc.org with questions.
Serve as a Site Liaison: Site liaisons work
with the Program Coordinator to register, set up and coordinate
Girls on the Run® or Girls on Track® at their school/site. Please
see Bring the
Program to Your School for more information.
Register your Daughter: We welcome the
opportunity to involve more girls in the program! Please check out
our Locations
page for more information.
Sign up to be a Running Buddy: This is a great
opportunity for women who do not have the time to coach, but want
to spend time with the girls. Each Running Buddy is paired
with a Girls on the Run® participant and runs with her at the end
of season 5k. For more information please click here.
Become a SoleMate: SoleMates is the adult
charity running leg of Girls on the Run®. It is a team of aspiring
athletes who each pursue individual goals, such as completing a
marathon, triathlon or other athletic event to inspire, celebrate,
and be an example of self respect and healthy living. You can walk,
run or bike in any event of your choice and raise much needed
funding for Girls on the Run of Maricopa County. Join SoleMates -
Details Here.
Join the Girls on the Run Pace Team: Help keep
us running. Share your time and talents by joining this GOTRMC
committee. The committee typically meet about once a month,
and members make yearly commitments. The group supports planning
and implementation of events and programs such as the New Balance
Girls on the Run 5K, Sole to Soul Event, SoleMates, Marketing,
Outreach and Operations efforts. If you are interested in joining
the Girls on the Run Pace Team, please complete and submit a Committee Interest
Form.
Join the Board of Directors: From time to time
we look to fill vacant positions on our Board of Directors.
Selection is competetive and based on a number of factors.
Currently we are specifically seeking active community members with
non-profit financial experience, PR and marketing experience or
organizational experience in local elementary or middle schools or
at the disctrict level. If you fit one of these categories or
if you feel like you could make a meaningful impact in another way,
please complete a Board Member Interest
Form and return to Meagan Kukowski at meagan@gotrmc.org.
Various One-Time Volunteer Opportunities: We
frequently gather groups of volunteers to work aid stations or help
at local races or events. These opportunities are publicized
as details become available via our e-newsletter, website calendar and via
our Facebook
page.
Be an Advocate: Girls on the Run wants to
become a household name, and we would like to make the program
available at every school for EVERY girl who is interested in
participating. If you feel the same way, please spread the
word to family, friends, co-workers, running partners, etc.
Sign up as a fan of Girls on the Run of Maricopa County on Facebook
and invite others to do the same. Word of mouth can go a long
way and help us educate and prepare local girls for a lifetime of
self-respect and healthy living.
