Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on July 29, 2010

Coaching is one of the most rewarding ways to be involved with Girls on the Run. Coaches teach a team of 3rd-5th grade girls healthy lifestyle lessons while training them for the culminating Lollipop Family Fun Run 5k.

Who can coach? We encourage enthusiastic, dedicated, and positive women who are available in the after-school hours to apply for coaching. You do NOT need to be an athlete or have experience in coaching.

About Girls on the Run of the Bay Area

Girls on the Run is an after-school program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The curriculum covers important issues facing girls today such as why drugs hurt your chances of success, how to make healthy choices, the importance of community, media awareness regarding body image, and self-respect.

Program details:
• The ten-week fall program begins September 21 and ends December 5 at the Lollipop 5k.
• Coaches meet with their team of 10-16 girls twice a week for hour-long practices.
• Each program has a minimum of two coaches at every practice, and coaches share the responsibilities equally.
• Coaches should anticipate spending 5-6 hours a week preparing for the lessons, coaching, and commuting to and from practice.
• Lesson materials are provided by Girls on the Run, and all coaches will attend 4 hours of mandatory training on the curriculum.
• Coaches must attend the season-end Lollipop Run 5k with the girls.

Please visit www.gotrbayarea.org/volunteer/coach.asp to apply!

We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, responsible, and able to make a strong commitment and dedication to their work and their team. Volunteers should also be able to work well with girls of grade 3-5.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Girls On The Run Of The Bay Area

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Marya Kahan, Operations Manager, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

The Women's Building 3543 18th Street #31 San Francisco, CA 94110 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.gotrbayarea.org/volunteer/coach.asp

Last updated on July 29, 2010

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Girls on the Run is So Much Fun!

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