Come Run with Us… volunteer as a coach or GOTR team member!

Girls on the Run® South Hampton Roads is a non-profit, 100% volunteer-run organization. We are actively looking for volunteers to help each new season. If you love to run or just feel strongly about the physical and emotional health of girls, volunteer with Girls on the Run®! Check out our volunteer list below and get involved:

We are looking for people who are interested in the following:

Opportunity

Description

Additional Comments
Coaching Coach 8-15 girls (either 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade) twice a week right after school using the GOTR curriculum. Every site has a minimum of 2 coaches.Click here to learn more about coaching.

 

 The Fall 2013 season begins on September 23rd and goes until December 14thfor the end of season 5k.Training for new coaches will be Saturday, August 24th.

 

A background check is required.

 

Click here to sign up for the training.

 

Email Amy Georges at amy@gotrshr.org with any questions.
Team Adelaide Conduct 2 visits to one site during the season. The first visit is a “meet and greet” between the volunteer and the team.  The second visit, the Team Adelaide volunteers will complete a short, informal site evaluation checklist.Click here to learn more about Team Adelaide.

 

 

 The Fall 2013 season begins on September 23rd.Training for all Team Adelaide members will be Saturday, August 17th.

 

A background check is required.

 

Click here to sign up for the training.

 

Email Amy Georges at amy@gotrshr.org with any questions.
SoleMates Raise money for Girls on the Run® South Hampton Roads while you train for your individual goal, such as running a half marathon, full marathon or completing a triathlon. We are now beginning training for the Rock ‘n Roll Half marathon in Virginia Beach.Click here for more information about SoleMates.

 

Email Lei Dunn at solemates@gotrshr.org with any questions.
Board of Directors Girls on the Run® South Hampton Roads is looking for Board Members to help grow our program locally.  Board members meet monthly, are responsible for making key strategic and financial decisions regarding the implementation of the program locally and must meet minimum fundraising requirements. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for our cause and a willingness to commit time for meetings and special events.   Some specific skill needs are: Human Resources, Public Relations, Computer/Web, and Finance/Accounting.  Prior board-level experience is helpful, but not required.Click herefor detailed responsibilities and board application.Email Kim Schools at kbschools@cox.net with any questions.

 
Community Running Buddy Assigned individually to a team, where the coach will identify a girl or girls who might benefit from the extra encouragement and camaraderie Running Buddies will provide as they complete the 5k together.Click here to learn more about Running Buddies.

 

 The fall 5k will be on Saturday, December 14th.A background check is required.

 

Click here to sign up to be a running buddy.
5k Race Day Race set up and breakdown as well as race activities during the event.  Examples include course monitors, face painting, water stations, etc. The fall 5k will be on Saturday, December 14th.Sign up available in September.

 

 

 

 


Click here  to download a file of volunteer descriptions
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