Girls on the Run of Nebraska

Agency

Agency name:

Address:

4008 South 81st Street

City:

Lincoln

State:

Nebraska

Zip:

68506

Phone:

610-5355/484-6831

Website:

http://www.GOTRNebraska.org

Mission:

Girls on the Run is a national nonprofit organization that combines exercise, education and mentoring to promote self-esteem, goal-setting and healthy living in 3rd- through 6th-grade girls.

Girls on the Run programs combine exercise, education and mentoring to promote self-confidence and healthy habits in girls in grades 3 through 6 in across Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Teams meet for 75-minutes hour after school for two times per week for 10 weeks to play interactive running games to train to walk/run a 5K. Lessons on teamwork, goal-setting, communication and health are incorporated with the physical games so girls get much more than exercise.

Contact

Contact name:

Amy Cyphers

Phone:

610-5355/484-6831

Email:

girlsontherun@neb.rr.com

Available projects

Projects:

12-25 folks needed for a 2-4 hour shift in October between October 20 and 30. Needed to pin race bib for our on-site team 5ks and put together 1,500 packets

Volunteer Coaches: Teams meet for 75 minutes twice a week for two months to play interactive running games and train for a 5K run/walk.

Lessons on goal-setting, health, communication, teamwork and self-respect are incorporated with the physical training, so girls get a well-rounded positive experience in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Must be female. Coaches don't have to be runners to participate. They need to be positive female role models who can create a supportive, noncompetitive environment to promote our own brand of "Girl Power" and a sense that these girls are capable of doing more than they think they can.

The overall time commitment for first-time coaches is about 32 hours. That includes up to 20 meetings with your team; three hours on 5K day; and coach training. The statewide GOTR 5K will be Saturday morning, May 12 in Lincoln.

5K Race Day volunteer: Seeking volunteers for a variety of duties during the State GOTR 5K May 11, 2013 in Lincoln. Duties include set-up, tear-down, course monitors, traffic control and more. Visit www.GOTRNebraska.org to register.

Preferred qualifications:

Female. Coaches don't have to be runners to participate. They need to be positive female role models who can create a supportive, noncompetitive environment to promote our own brand of "Girl Power" and a sense that these girls are capable of doing more than they think they can.

Length of commitment:

The total time commitment for first-time coaches is about 25 to 30 hours. That includes:

Hours/days per week:

Our greatest need right now is at schools with 3 p.m. start times on Tue/Thu.

Training orientation:

Coach training is fun and informal. We learn about the philosophy of the program and play some of the games the girls play. We do conduct a background check, so you'd need to bring your driver's license (and CPR card if you're certified).

Application process:

If you're interested, e-mail me to let me know:

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Girls on the Run of Nebraska

Current Undergraduates

Nebraska Wesleyan University