Volunteer with Girls on the Run or Let Me Run
Powering kids who achieve.
By volunteering with Girls on the Run or Let Me Run, you're helping us forge a generation of confident boys and 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) or 7-week season (Let Me Run).
Donate to Thrive
Help us get more girls up and running by providing a tax-deductible donation to the local GOTR and Let Me Run chapter.
Be a Snack Superstar!
Provide healthy snacks for a practice so kids can stay fueled to meet their goals.
Upcoming Thrive Events
Gym Days: Bozeman
February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Willson School
Gym Days is a free, weekly event designed for parents and toddlers to have a place to go, socialize and play on cold Montana winter days! The Parent Place provides plenty of riding toys, tunnels, and balls for the kids to play with. The Bozeman and Belgrade school districts each generously provide a space for use one…
Thriving Parents: Parenting the Love and Logic® Way @ BHS
February 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bozeman High School
Join Thrive's BHS & CJMS Parent Liaisons and other local parents for a 5-week course giving parents the opportunity to learn practical skills to use in their homes right away for issues like: improving communication, ending power struggles, promoting healthy technology use, and increasing personal responsibility. The Thriving Parents: Parenting the Love and Logic® Way approach to…
Thriving Parents: Parenting the Love & Logic® Way @ Hawthorne
February 23 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Elementary School
Join Thrive's Morning Star, Hawthorne & Irving Parent Liaisons and other local parents for a 2-day course giving parents the opportunity to learn practical skills to use in their homes right away for issues like: improving communication, ending power struggles, and using empathy to build a stronger relationship with your child. The Thriving Parents: Parenting…