Spring 2019 Girls on the Run of Central Ohio 5k Volunteer Opportunities

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About Girls on the Run Central Ohio

Location:

1145 Chesapeake Ave, Ste L, Columbus, OH 43212, US

Mission Statement

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Description

Girls on the Run of Central Ohio (GOTRCO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded in 2008 to empower girls in central Ohio as they face new challenges from middle childhood through adolescence, from 3 rd through 8 th grades. The curriculum is delivered by trained and supportive volunteers that act as mentors and role models as the girls are taught how to implement strategies to (1) Empower healthy choices, (2) Increase confidence and self-awareness, (3) Strengthen character, (4) Enhance life skills and competence, (5) Respond to themselves and peers with care and compassion, (6) Create positive social relationships with peers and adults, and (7) Strengthen community awareness and connectedness.