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Published 6/9/25 8:00PM

Coach with Girls on the Run - Role Models Needed!

Girls on the Run of NOVA
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fairfax, VA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    September 22, 2025
    End Date:
    November 24, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    2-3 hours per week for 8 weeks, with additional time required for training and the end-of-season 5K.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Coach with Girls on the Run - Role Models Needed!

    Transform lives with Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia!

    The impact of a Girls on the Run volunteer coach is as boundless as it is beautiful. Coaches work to support the Girls on the Run vision of a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

    So lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of participants to be strong, confident, and healthy! Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade that creatively integrates running and physical movement. Teams of volunteer coaches are trained to facilitate our easy-to-follow curriculum with small groups of participants twice a week over the course of a eight week season.

    You don't need to be a runner or a competitive athlete to coach! Successful coaches only need to serve as role models for girls by showing up prepared and on time, by listening attentively, and by demonstrating a positive attitude! GOTR NOVA encourages applications from minorities, people with disabilities, individuals who are bilingual and all other qualified applicants.

    Coaches are required to commit to 2-3 hours per week for the season, with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season ending 5K celebration. Practice schedules will vary based on team.

    GOTR’s Fall 2025 Season starts the week of September 22, 2025 and ends on November 24, 2025.

    To apply as a Fall 2025 Girls on the Run of NOVA coach, go to:

    https://www.pinwheel.us/volunteer/signup/NW04JYFPZ4UZVSS

    We have program sites at over 100 schools and community centers across the Northern Virginia region - so we are sure to find a location that works for you to volunteer!

    Learn more about volunteering with us at https://www.gotrnova.org/volunteer or email mfay@gotrnova.org.

    GOTR is such a rewarding, rich experience for both the girls and the coaches! We all learned a lot and laughed a lot! It was amazing to see the girls' progress in their bonding, confidence, and running - GOTR NOVA Coach

    Location

    On-site
    Over 100 Sites Across Northern Virginia!, Fairfax, Virginia, US

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