Volunteer with Girls on the Run NYC for the end-of-season 5K Celebration!

The Girls on the Run NYC 5K celebrates our program participants and their 10-week season of learning about the importance of taking care of our emotional and physical health. As girls from across the city come together to achieve their goals on 5K day, they depend on volunteers like you to help them shine! All volunteers must complete a background check (paid for by GOTR NYC). 

7:30am Start: Arrival Ambassadors (Ages 21+)

Volunteers will be stationed near nearby train stations or park entrances to welcome participants, direct them to the 5K event area and answer basic event questions. All volunteers must complete a background check. All volunteers must complete a background check.

8:00am Start: Field  Setup Team (Ages 18+)

Field team volunteers set up and break down team site flags, manage our exciting start and finish line, and support program participants as they complete the 5K by guiding them safely back to their site flags. Heavy lifting of sandbags will be required. This is a critical role and we encourage you to join us early in the morning. All volunteers must complete a background check. 

8:00am Start: Bike/Safety Team –> Route Management (Ages 21+)

The bike/safety team plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of all participants on the course throughout the 5K. This team is typically made up of highly proficient cyclists who patrol the course, monitor for any incidents, and provide quick assistance when needed. They also lead the course setup and assist other event volunteers by making sure water stations, start/finish lines, or other key areas are running smoothly and safely. All volunteers must complete a background check.

8:00am Start: Runner/Coach Check-In and Day of Registration Support (Ages 18+)

Registration volunteers may be placed at coach, volunteer or runner check in. They may also be placed at day-of registration which consists of registering runners that did not preregister for the event. For day of registration, we will provide an Ipad to aid online registration and payments. After registration and check in are complete, volunteers will help with food support or the course when the 5K run/walk begins. All volunteers must complete a background check.

8:00am Start: Activity Station Teams (Ages 18+)

Activity station volunteers help generate excitement for the girls and families with fun activities before the 5K begins. They will oversee one of a variety of fun stations such as "Bling your Bib" or the Photo Booth. They may also oversee Bag Check or the GOTR Shop. If at GOTR Shop, they will use an Ipad to accept square payments, and manage the cash box. All activity station tables are open at 8:45am (the GOTR Shop and Bag Check re-opens at 10:50am). After activity stations are closed, volunteers will help break down their station and then offer support in another area or the course when the 5K run/walk begins. All volunteers must complete a background check.

8:30am Start: Course Marshals/Cheer Zone Teams (Ages 16+)

Course cheer zone teams serve as cheerleaders along the course as they support program participants and their running buddies! They also help to ensure the safety of all participants. As a Course Marshal, you can chalk inspirational messages, hold up cheer signs, or use a cowbell to make some noise on the course! In this role, you may need to walk up to 1.5 miles. All volunteers must complete a background check.

9:00am Start: Water Station Team (Ages 18+)

The water station team sets up cups of water at the water station before the run begins. They then pass out water to runners along the course. After the last runner passes, the team helps with cleanup of the station. All volunteers must complete a background check. 

9:30am Start: Sparkle Runners (Ages 18+)

Sparkle Runners are on-course volunteers who run, jog, or walk alongside Girls on the Run participants to provide encouragement and support. They help ensure every girl feels confident, celebrated, and never alone during the 5K.

Place Me Anywhere! (Ages 16+)

Any of the above roles sound great to you and you're willing to help out where we need you most! All volunteers must complete a background check.