- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Girls on the Run 5K Race
ORGANIZATION: Girls on the Run Sedgwick County
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
Various volunteer opportunities including:
- Packet pickup on Friday, May 12th from 9:45 a.m. - 2:00 pm and/or 1:45 p.m - 6:00 p.m. at First Gear in downtown Wichita
- Multiple options including cheer stations, water stations, course marshals, pre-race activities, etc. on Saturday May 13 with varying times from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
With so many options, you can work with the volunteer coordinator to volunteer for a couple of hours or 10-12 hours depending on your desires.
More opportunities with Girls on the Run Sedgwick County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Girls on the Run Sedgwick County
Location:
PO Box 533, Maize, KS 67101, US
Mission Statement
To inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running About Us Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls age eight to thirteen years old. The programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.
Description
Our Program
Girls on the Run is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls' development - their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
Objectives
The objective of Girls on the Run is to educate and empower girls at an early age in order to prevent the display of at-risk activities in the future. At risk activities include substance/alcohol use, eating disorders, early onset of sexual activity, sedentary lifestyle, depression, suicide attempts and confrontations with the juvenile justice system.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
515 S. Wichita St. (Wichita Boathouse)Wichita Boathouse Downtown WichitaWichita, KS 67202
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Coaching
- Outdoor Recreation
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Varies from 2 hours to 10-12 depending on you