To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

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2008 GOTR 5K FUN RUN, NOVEMBER 22!

Get Involved…Volunteer!

 

Our volunteers are a dynamic group of people, including parents, teachers, athletes and business community members who are all committed to preparing and empowering girls for a healthy and happy adolescence and adulthood.  Volunteer opportunities with Girls on the Run of Greater Lynchburg include coaching, assistant coaching, mentoring, planning, and assisting with our bi-annual 5K Celebration Runs.

 

If you would like to  get involved and help to make a difference with young girls throughout the area, simply fill out our volunteer questionnaire and send us your completed application.  All new volunteers will be thoroughly screened and trained before beginning to work with our girls.

 

Start a site!

The first step in starting a new site is to identify a location to host the program.  Most of our programs are run at schools, neighborhood clubs, recreation centers or other such similar venues.  The program location is responsible for providing:

 

· A contact person at the site to coordinate with GOTR of Greater Lynchburg the distribution of registration material, scheduling of coaches and communication.

· A safe place for running.  This does not have to be a track; a park, playground or gym is acceptable.  However, it is necessary to measure off part of that area on occasions when lessons require running a certain distance .  

· A place to meet in case of inclement weather

· A pick-up/drop-off place

· Two coaches to be trained by GOTR Greater Lynchburg.  Coaches must also have CPR and 1st Aid Certification.

 

For more information on starting a site, please contact Mary Hansen at 434-944-1465 or gotrgreaterlynchburg@comcast.net.

 

Support our Mission!

We are a non-profit organization whose income is dependent on grants, corporate and individual  donations and fees charged for the program.  Over 50% of our participants receive some level of scholarship and we are dedicated to never turning a girls away due to financial limitations.  Any level of support is greatly appreciated as we face the challenge of growing and reaching more girls.

 

Donate now by sending your tax deductible contributions to:

GOTR Greater Lynchburg, 2125 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24501

Or donate online: www.active.com/donate/gotrgreaterlynchburg