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
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