The impact Girls on the Run makes is dependent on dedicated volunteers like you, who are committed and passionate about our mission and vision.
Coaches are the heart of our program! Each season, two or more volunteer coaches inspire and guide a team through our tried-and-true curriculum. If you're ready to directly make an impact, then this role is for you.
Junior Coaches are needed to inspire the next generation! Our Junior Coach program is for high school girls aged 16 to 18. Beyond serving as a role model to program participants, Junior Coaches work alongside Coaches, strengthening their leadership skills and gaining a sense of belonging and purpose.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Survey Data Entry
Calling All Volunteers! Ready to make a diiference while having some fun? We're looking for awesome volunteers to help us with data input and we'd love for you to join us! Where? Our office in River North! 306 W Erie St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654. When? November 19th or December 9th. We have lots of surveys to input, and each one take less than 4 minutes! What's the deal? We’ve got paper surveys that need to be typed into our system so please bring your laptop. You’ll be helping collect vital info for our programs that make a real impact. I’ll show you the ropes with a tutorial and give you access to the survey site. But wait, there’s more! Snacks! 🍿🍪 (Because who doesn’t need snacks while working hard?) Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to Zoe via email at programs@gotrchicago.org or give her a call/text at 312-392-2586.Let’s make data entry fun together! 🎉
Fall 5K Series
Site-Based 5K:
A site-based 5K is an end-of-season celebration held at a team’s school or community location. Each site organizes their own 5K with support from Girls on the Run Chicago (GOTRC) . These events are smaller and more intimate . You’ll see participants running alongside their teammates, coaches, families, and community members. Volunteers help with setup, cheering, safety along the course, and making sure every girl has a joyful finish-line moment.
Volunteer duties may include but not limited to:
A volunteer shift is anticipated to be 2-3 hours depending on a site's needs.
CARA Go Run 5K
CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) hosts free community races called Go Runs throughout Chicago parks. Girls on the Run-Chicago partners with CARA by bringing teams to selected Go Runs so our girls can celebrate their season at a larger, public event. These events are free to all participants, coaches, running buddies and community members.
This season Girls on the Run Chicago will be participating at the following CARA Go Runs:
All volunteer shift have an arrival time of 7:45am and are anticipated to be 2-3 hours.
Are you part of a group or organization that wants to make an impact on our community? Girls on the Run would love to have you get involved with our program. Here are a few ways you can make a difference while working together.
Want to volunteer, but can't commit to a full season of coaching? Fill out our volunteer interest form and we’ll connect with you.