Girls on the Run of Gaston County

learn. dream. live. run.

Volunteer


At the heart of Girls on the Run are amazing volunteers whose commitment and passion change the lives of thousands of girls each year. Our volunteers are dynamic role models dedicated to empowering girls to become healthy and confident young women. Whether you have just a couple of hours a year, a season or a month to help our cause, we would love to hear from you.
 
Volunteer opportunities include:
  • Head, Assistant or Junior Coach
  • Site Coordinator
  • 5K Committee Member
  • Race Day Volunteer
  • Running Buddy
  • Advisory Board Member
  • Committee Member
  • Office Volunteer
To register as a volunteer, please complete the online Volunteer application.

Coach

 
Warm-up your spirit fingers, lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong and healthy. Teams of volunteer coaches facilitate our easy-to-follow curriculum with groups of 8-15 girls over the course of 12 weeks. Amidst the conversation, laughter, hugs and energy awards, you will witness transformational change in the girls, and don’t be surprised if you realize that you are positively changing as well! The program may end in 12 weeks, but for our coaches and girls, the finish line is just the beginning. Ready to make a difference and encourage girls to realize their full potential? The first step is signing up. Ready, Set, Coach!

 
 
To register as a new coach, please complete both the online New Coach Application Part One and the New Coach Application Part Two.
 
 
 
 

Girls on the Run of Gaston County is blessed to have dedicated coaches who return season after season as volunteers. To register as a returning coach, please complete the online Returning Coach Application.
 
 
 

Background Checks

All Head and Assistant Coaches who are not Gaston County School employees must submit to a background check before they are eligible to coach. Girls on the Run of Gaston County pays for all background checks. Background checks are valid for two years. For instructions for applying online for a background check through Unique Background Solutions, click here.
 
 
 
 

 
Coaches' Trainings

All new coaches or any coach who has not attended a formal training must attend a training.

Saturday, January 25th, 9 AM - 3 PM

Tuesday, February 4th, 4 - 9 PM

or

Monday, February 10th, 4 - 9 PM
 
One coach team for each team must be First Aid - CPR Trained. Girls on the Run of Gaston County provides this training free of charge to volunteers.
 
First Aid - CPR Training
 
Tuesday, February 4th, 5 - 7 PM
 
Monday, February 10th, 6 -8 PM

 



Gaston County Health Department
 
Register online to attend.