Volunteer

The impact Girls on the Run makes is dependent on dedicated volunteers like you, who are committed and passionate about our mission and vision.

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Coach
Junior Coach
5K Volunteers & Running Buddies
Start a Team
Group Opportunities
Skill-Based Opportunities
Board & Junior Board

Become a Coach

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.

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Girls on the Run coach is smiling at one of the program participant outdoors

Become a junior Coach

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.

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Additional Volunteer Opportunities

We have a role for you!

Three Girls on the Run 5K volunteers jumping at the race finish line

5K Volunteers & Running Buddies

Volunteers make our 5K celebration possible and help make the day memorable for every girl! The 5K will be at Sugar House Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Registration
  • Hydration Stations
  • Cheer Squads
  • Setup & Cleanup
  • Running Buddies

Community Running Buddies are 5K participants who would like to run with a program participant who doesn't have a Running Buddy.

  • Running Buddies are 5K participants who must register for the race online. The $35 fee includes a shirt, swag bag, race bib, and finisher medal.
  • Community Running Buddies will be contacted before the 5K and placed with a team.
  • Community Running Buddies must be 18 years or older and complete a background check.

Please note that all 5K volunteers appointed through our council will undergo a background check paid for by Girls on the Run Utah. If you have questions, please contact us at brooke@girlsontherunutah.org.

5K Volunteer Sign Up 5K Running Buddy Registration

Start a Team

Ready to inspire the next generation to be joyful, healthy and confident? This spring, Girls on the Run will begin in March and end with a 5K celebration at the end of May. Learn how you can start a team at a or community facility near you!

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Two Girls on the Run participants smile while working with a volunteer

Group Opportunities

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! Here are few ways you can make a difference while working together.

  • Volunteer at our 5K together. From cheer squads and water stations to handing out medals at the finish line, help bring this celebration to life.
  • Support with one-day volunteer opportunities.
  • Coach or financially support a team for a season. 
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Skill-Based Opportunities

Our council is seeking volunteers who can support on a project-by-project basis. Our current needs are translating services, graphic design, photography, and videography.

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Board and junior board members

Board & Junior Board

Our board members are a cohort of caring individuals who help bring Girls on the Run programming to life! The board of directors is for professionals who can give a 2-year commitment, while the  junior board is for individuals ages 21+ who are looking to gain more experience.

Board of Directors Interest Junior Board Application