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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Coach

Junior Coach

5K Volunteers

Project or Skill-Based Opportunities

Group Opportunities

Internships

One-Time Opportunities

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.

Learn More Coach Commitment Form

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Become a junior Coach

Junior Coaches are needed to inspire the next generation! Our Junior Coach program is for high school girls aged 16 to 18. Beyond serving as a role model to program participants, Junior Coaches work alongside Coaches, strengthening their leadership skills and gaining a sense of belonging and purpose.

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Additional Volunteer Opportunities

We have a role for you!

5K Volunteers

May 18th and May 19th we will be celebrating 16 years of empowering girls in our communities! There is nothing quite like a GOTR 5K. By volunteering you will witness our GOTR girls discovering their confidence through accomplishment and the pure joy that comes from crossing the finish line. If you are able to volunteer an hour or two of your time to make this the best race yet, click the link to your local 5K to sign up.

Woodstock 5K Volunteer

DeKalb 5K Volunteer

Rockford 5K Volunteer

Project or Skill-Based Opportunities

Our council is seeking volunteers who can support on a project-by-project basis. Our current needs are: graphic design, photography and videography.

Available Opportunities

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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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Internships

Our council can create internship opportunities on an individual basis, helping you get the most out of your experience. Focus areas: volunteer recruitment, program support, marketing, communications, social media, graphic design, videography, operations, special events and fundraising.

Internships