Volunteers

We rely on our wonderful volunteers and generous donors to make our program happen!  There are lots of ways you can help change a girl's life through Girls on the Run of Greater Sacramento.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities for Community Races. We like to help support our local races and provide volunteer groups at several community events. Below are dates we are looking for volunteers to help be apart of the GOTR Race Volunteer Team.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are available and for more information.

April 1: Sactown 10 Miler

April 22: Capital City Classic

May 6: Bark 4 You

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We need volunteers to help at the Credit Union 10 Miler on April 1st in Downtown Sacramento. If you would like to help Girls on the Run at this local race, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and mention the SacTown 10Miler in the subject.

Race Committee: Volunteers are currently needed to help make our April 28th New Balance Girls on the Run 5K the best yet.  This involves working with our Race Director to finalize logistics, recruit sponsors, set up entertainment and make sure the event is special and memorable for everyone involved. If interested, please fill out a Volunteer Application on our websiteIf interested, please fill out a Volunteer Application and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Running Buddy
Be the inspiration to a young girl and help her cross the finish line of her first 5k road race! The job of a running buddy is to be by a girl's side for this fun and exciting experience. That means running or walking at her pace, encouraging her to do her best, but also recognizing and respecting her limits. The girls do a practice 5K at their program site, but we need you to help pace them through the main event.  This is a one-time volunteer commitment, for those who want to be part of GOTR on race day, but can’t dedicate regular hours during the season.  Running buddies must register and pay for the race in addition to filling out the Running Buddy Application.

Become a Coach or Co-Coach
This opportunity offers the most interaction with the incredible girls who make up our program. Each coach possesses great enthusiasm, strong character, and the joyful spirit necessary to serve girls effectively. All share the desire to work with girls from different races, cultures, and social and economic backgrounds, and to prepare each girl for a healthy adolescence and adulthood. Coaches participate in a thorough screening and training process, which includes a detailed application, and a criminal background check.  Coaches are trained and certified in CPR and First Aid. All coaches must attend a 4 hour GOTR training session and be available to attend bi-weekly workouts which last approximately one hour each, for the 12-week season.  We accept coaches who wish to start a new program at their school, or those who are open to coaching at any of our program schools.  If interested, please fill out a Volunteer Application.

Board of Directors
The members of our Board of Directors have a variety of experiences and talents, but all share the desire to help guide Girls of the Run of Greater Sacramento through each running season and to plan for the future of this program.  We meet once a month for one hour.  If interested, please fill out a Volunteer Application.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS
The following positions are currently available on our board of directors.

Fundraising Chair
The fundraising chair is responsible for attaining funds through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, donations, etc.  Key responsibilities include:

• Researching, selecting and presenting appropriate grants to board
• Helping to prepare submittal of grants along with council director and board chair
• Attaining corporate sponsorships (with help from all board members) and building long-term relationships with potential large donors
• Coordinating community partnerships
• Coordinating the annual donation/giving letter to go out in October
• Recruiting and coordinating committee members

Starting a Program
If you are interested in starting a Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5) or Girls on Track (Grades 6-8) program, please contact us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or click here to view our “bringing a program to you”.