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| Last updated on September 16, 2008 |
The mission of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is to educate and build confidence in young girls through non-competitive, curriculum-based running programs in San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Marin and Contra Costa Counties.
Description:
Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is an after-school running program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade to build self esteem. Our 10-week curriculum meets twice per week for one hour at a school site and is taught by two women who volunteer their time and passion to their group of 16 girls. Our program combines training for a one-mile or 5K running race with uplifting workouts that encourage emotional, social, mental and physical development. We are not a typical track program as our curriculum contains 20 fun, active lessons dealing with issues such as drugs and alcohol, media images, gossiping, physical health, emotional health, cooperation and community. At the end of the 10-weeks the girls complete their first ever one-mile or 5K distance run.
History:
Girls on the Run was established in 1996 in Charlotte NC. The Bay Area chapter was started in 2002. We launched our first program in the fall 2002 with 5 girls and now serve over 500 girls a year. We continue to strengthen and expand our programs through the help of many wonderful volunteers!
Contact people:
Main office number: (415) 863-8942
Office fax number: (415) 863-8989
Address:
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The Women's Building
3543 18th Street #31
San Francisco, CA 94110
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Web Site: http://www.gotrbayarea.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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No others
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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None
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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Yes
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User Reflections
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Overall Experience 
Girls on the Run is So Much Fun!
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Girls on the Run San Francisco is a great organization to work with! Lead by Program Directory Susan Roberts, the volunteer coaches have an extensive support system. Susan is incredibly detail oriented and thorough, never leaving a missing link. As an office support volunteer, a former Running Buddy and a current Coach, I enjoy supporting a program that works with young girls at the prime of their vulnerable years to build their confidence and self-esteem. Working with these girls has also taught me to believe in myself more as they show me how young women are capable of achieving their goals. I'm truly impressed by Girls on the Run and how Susan manages to make it happen as smoothly as it does.
posted by lararafton on April 13, 2007 |
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