Our mission | We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. |
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Girls on the Run Rhode Island
Ways to help | CoachGirls on the Run coaches are trained volunteers who lead a team of participants through a season of powerful and fun lessons. You do not need to be a runner; you simply need to have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give.SoleMatesSoleMates is a community made up of passionate people. As a SoleMate, you will train for a physical activity challenge of your choice while raising critical funds to support more girls in our community. Dream up a challenge that works for you and commit to go the distance. As a SoleMate, you’ll have access to: A personalized online fundraising page, Resources to help you be a superstar fundraiser, One-on-one support from our Girls on the Run staff, Branded SoleMates apparel and more!Junior CoachServing as a Junior Coach is a fun and rewarding way to get involved with Girls on the Run! This volunteer position is for high school girls aged 16-18 years old who want to grow their leadership skills. Paired with a Mentor Coach, Junior Coaches receive support to develop their own skills while serving as role models to program participants. |
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How you help | Our volunteer coaches/mentors can be male or female and they are truly the key to our organizations success. In total, our volunteers provided over 7,120 hours in a year facilitating dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity practices in small teams of 8-20 girls. We also have lots of one time volunteer opportunities that help us support local races and female empowerment events. The impact Girls on the Run makes is dependent on dedicated volunteers, who are committed and passionate about our mission and vision. |
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About us | Founded in 2012, our council has served 5,000 girls at over 100 sites across RI & Bristol County MA. We are a star power network of volunteers and supporters that serves participants of all abilities and we warmly welcome the participation of any child who identifies as girl, non-binary, or gender expansive. We are dedicated to providing access to our programs to all participants, no matter their circumstances, ability, or background, and offer financial assistance to more than half of our participants. Our community inspires girls to strengthen their confidence, find their voice, make healthy choices, build positive relationships, and learn how to make in impact in their community. |
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