Volunteer with Girls on the Run
Powering kids who achieve.
By volunteering with Girls on the Run, you're helping us forge a generation of confident girls who know they have what it takes to accomplish their goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer Commitments
Become a Head Coach:
This volunteer position requires prior experience working directly with boys or girls as well as an awareness of both their shared, and unique needs.
The Head Coach:
- Works closely with the assistant coaches to facilitate the curriculum.
- Coaches two practices per week, typically M/W or T/R from 3:30-5:00 pm, totaling 3+ volunteer hours per week. Coaches may not miss more than three practices throughout the duration of the season.
- Attends a mandatory first-year coaches training and completes CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must pass a background check.
Become an Assistant Coach:
This volunteer position supports the Head Coach and requires a strong commitment to empowering girls.
The Assistant Coach:
- Works closely with the head coach to help facilitate the curriculum.
- Attends one practice per week from ~3:30-5:00pm, totaling 1.5+ hours per week. Coaches may not miss more than three practices throughout the duration of the season.
- Attends mandatory first-year coaches training, and has the option of completing CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must pass a background check.
Become a Substitute Coach:
The substitute coach works closely with coaches to help facilitate the curriculum.
The Substitute Coach:
- Steps in when a Head or Assistant Coach cannot attend practice. Practices at each site typically take place from 3:30-5:00 pm.
- Attends a mandatory first-year coaches training and has the option of completing CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must pass a background check.
Become a Running Buddy
Running Buddies are matched with a participant for two events during the season; the practice 5K and the final 5K. The total time commitment for this volunteer position is approximately 3 hours.
- Must pass a background check.
How will you help Montana kids thrive?
Apply to be a Coach or Running Buddy
Head and assistant coaches are needed for our upcoming programs. Commitments range from 3 to 6 hours per week for the full 10-week season (GOTR).
Donate to Thrive
Help us get more girls up and running by providing a tax-deductible donation to the local GOTR chapter.
Be a Snack Superstar!
Provide healthy snacks for a practice so kids can stay fueled to meet their goals.
Upcoming Thrive Events
Thriving Parents: Parenting During the Elementary School Years
October 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Emily Dickinson Elementary School
Class Two: What about behavior? Learning about brain development, ages and stages, the power of sleep, and family contributions. There will be 5 classes total - register for and attend…
Mama Meetups: Willson Gym Fun
October 13 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Willson Gym
Hey, single moms! Want to meet other moms and have fun with your kids? Join us at the Willson School for indoor play on Thursday, Oct. 13th from 4:30-6:00 PM…
Circle of Security Parenting™
October 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Willson School
Learn what it means to be the "bigger, stronger, wiser, and kinder" caregiver in your child's life so they can feel emotionally secure in a world with so much uncertainty.…