Get Involved
Want to volunteer as a coach, assistant coach or running buddy?
All volunteers will be required to provide a background check (approx. $10 fee). Click here to download the background check form.
GOTR Volunteer Requirements
Head Coach
- Must be at least 21 years old, CPR and First Aid certified
- Complete one-day coaches’ training
- Attend pre-season coaches’ meeting and two meetings throughout the year
- Prepare and supervise 24 twice-weekly lessons with GOTR curricula
- Plan and coordinate community service project and end-of-season celebration
- Participate with the girls in the end-of-season 5k
- Head coaches do not have to be runners, but should be interested in health and wellness
Assistant Coach
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Complete one-day coaches’ training
- Assist head coach with delivery of program during after-school practices
- Assist head coach with set up/break down of games and lessons
- Participate in games and workouts with the girls
- Attend the end-of-season 5k
- Assistant coaches do not have to be runners, but should be interested in health and wellness
Practice Volunteer
- Must be a high school student or older
- Assist coaches during after-school practices
- Encourage and support girls at practices and 5ks
- Practice volunteers do not have to run with girls
- Practice volunteers do not have to attend every practice. Volunteer schedule is based on availability.
5k Running Buddy
- Must be a high school student or older
- Attend and complete the mid-season, after-school practice 5k with assigned girl and then pace and encourage the same girl at the end-of-season Saturday morning 5k event
- Attending at least one additional after-school practice is encouraged, but not required
- Running buddies are welcome at all different skill levels and do not need to be expert or seasoned runners
GOTR 5k Committee Member
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Assist with end-of-season GOTR 5k planning, fundraising, recruitment, and publicity
- Attend Saturday morning end-of-season 5k
- Help set-up, facilitate, and clean-up 5k event
