Girls on the Run is Looking for Coaches in Maplewood!

Girls on the Run need’s strong women to help 3rd to 5th grade girls become strong young girls via such topics as: positive self-talk, bullying, peer pressure, emotional health, community service, positive body image and being yourself all while having fun.

Where and When? 10 weeks, September through mid-November

Clinton School: Wednesdays 2:45-4:00pm and Saturdays 8:45-10:00am

Jefferson School: Wednesdays 2:45- 4:00pm and Saturdays 9:30-10:45

Memorial Park: Mondays 4:00-5:15pm and Saturdays 9:30- 10:45am

Imagine the satisfaction and reward of helping not just one girl but 15 or 20 gain a stronger sense of identity, greater self-acceptance, a healthier body, and an understanding of what it means to be part of a team in just a couple of hours a week.

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program for girls in grades 3-5. The 10-week program meets twice a week and follows a national curriculum focused on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health with training for a 3.1 mile (5K) event.

Any questions about volunteering in Essex County, contact shannon@girlsontherunnj.org