Each year we rely on hundreds of volunteers to breathe life into our programs from start to finish.  There are many ways to become involved!  To sign up as a volunteer, please review the volunteer requirements and then click on the link below for the volunteer form. If you are interested but, but not sure where you fit in, let us know - we have a place for you!

All volunteers are required to sign a waiver and consent to a background check.  This is a requirement due to the fact that we work with young girls.  The cost to us is $10 per person.  If you are able to help by paying for your background check, please mail in a check for $10 with your signed background check form and waiver.  If not, just check the box on the mail in form that you are requesting GOTR to cover your fee and we will do so.  Your volunteer application will not be complete until the form (and check if you are able to pay) are received in our office.  Volunteers over the age of 18 will need to enter their social security number on the form so that we can do the required background check.  Thank you!

Click here to download the volunteer information and background check form.  This is for race volunteers and others who don't intend to coach.

If you are interested in BECOMING A COACH, our process is slightly differnent and we will do your background check via LiveScan at Coach Training.  Click here to fill out the coach application and visit our "starting a new program" page if you would like to bring the program to your school.

head coach

• Must be at least 21 years old, CPR and First Aid certified
• Complete one-day coach training session
• Attend pre-season coaches' meeting and two meetings throughout the season
• Prepare for and supervise 20 twice-weekly lessons with GOTR curricula
• Plan and coordinate community service project and end-of-season celebration
• Participate with the girls in end-of-season 5k
• Head coaches do not have to be runners, but should be interested in health and wellness

assistant coach

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Complete one-day coach training session
• Assist head coach with delivery of program during after-school practices
• Assist head coach with preparation and delivery of games and lessons
• Participate in games and lessons with the girls
• Attend the end-of-season 5k
• Assistant coaches do not have to be runners, but should be interested in health and wellness

GOTR 5k race day volunteer

• Must be a high school student or older
• Help set-up, facilitate, clean-up 5k event
• Pass our water at aid stations, help with course control, registration, get creative with "Happy Hair", pass our mardi gras beads and more!
• Encourage and cheer for race participants!

GOTR 5k race committee member

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Attend monthly 5k race planning meetings (generally in the evenings)
• Assist with end-of-season GOTR 5k planning, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, donations and publicity
• Attend Saturday morning end-of-season 5k
• Help set-up, facilitate, and clean-up 5k event

general support in another way

• Must be a high school student or older
• Come with enthusiasm to help the girls in our community!

corporate or group opportunities

• Looking for a way to get your employees or group engaged in a good cause?  We have inspiring opportunities for your team!  We are always looking for energetic groups to help us on the day of our GOTR 5k, to cheer on our SoleMate charity runners, to adopt a team, serve as volunteer coaches, help with event staffing and more.  Contact us for more information and ideas about how your company or group can become more involved with Girls on the Run of Silicon Valley!

want to make a difference by making a donation?

Girls on the Run programs are funded in part by program registration fees, but we rely on sponsorship, grants and donations to keep our fees as low as possible for ALL girls and to offer scholarships to girls in need.  We are a non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible.  Please click HERE to donate online, or HERE for a mail in form to pay by check.  We appreciate your support!