There are many ways to get involved with Girls on the Run Sonoma County.  Our volunteers are a dynamic group of men and women committed to empowering girls to become healthy and happy young women. 

Whether you have just a couple of hours in a year, a quarter, a month to help our cause, we would love to hear from you! 

Please contact Catrina Dierke with questions.   

Special thanks to all GOTR Sonoma County volunteers.  We can not operate our program without you!! 


Coaches:

Would you like to make a BIG difference and lead girls in a fun, empowering program?  If you would like to mentor a small team of girls, we'd love to hear from you! 

Our Girls on the Run coaches are a dynamic group of enthusiastic, passionate women, including: mothers (or girls and boys), non-mothers, athletes, runners and non-runners, teachers, administrators, community members, and any kind-hearted, positive and encouraging woman who is willing to share three hours of her week with a small team of girls.  You don't have to be a "runner" to be a coach!

Coach Spotlight:
     Kelly Cooper

To apply as a Coach, CLICK HERE.  


Running Buddies:

If you don't have the time to coach but want to help Girls on the Run, join us at our finale 5k. You will be teamed one-on-one with a young girl. Running Buddies run (and sometimes walk) the 5k (3.1 mile) course, which is the final phase of our 12-week program.

As a Running Buddy, you have the opportunity to positively encourage and to be a mentor to girls running (or walking) the event, and at the end, help celebrate their accomplishment of completing a 5k!

Running Buddy registration is hosted by Jill B. Nimble/Nimble Training. 

Committees:

Our council is brought to life by eight planning committees:

Audit Committee - ensures corporate and accounting compliance
    
Events Committee - provides event logistics
    - provides set-up/take-down at every event
    - provides people to staff the event

Finance Committee - provides fiduciary control
    - developes fiscal budget
    - provides monthly reports & fiscal recommendations
    - oversees annual tax preparation

Fundraising Committee - generates program funding
     - developes and executes the Fundraising Plan
     - nurtures sponsros, partners & affiliates
   
Outreach Committee - recruits council volunteers
    - developes public relations, marketing & web presence

Programs Committee - delivers quality programs
    - approves sites & coaches
    - delivers mid-season site reviews

Scholarship Committee - provides scholarship funding
    - developes & manages scholarship policy
    - reviews qualified candidates

Volunteer Committee - retains volunteers
    - developes volunteer recognition & retention plan

If you'd like to get involved, please contact Catrina Dierke.  If you're interested in serving on our board, please review the Board Member Prospect Packet. 

We look forward to hearing from you!