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Kate B.

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Review for Girls on the Run - DC, Washington, DC, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have been a GOTR coach for three years and I love it! The girls learn to be confident with who they are. The lessons and runs during practice teach important life skills. Running the 5 K at the end of the season is an amazing way to celebrate all that the girls have accomplished. I love watching the girls dye their hair, cheer each other on, and blot over the finish line. They are still smiling days after the race. Today I held practice and here are a few comments the girls made:
- I wrote my running goal in my journal, so it is serious. I need to accomplish it.
- The rubber bands from practice yesterday reminded me I was beautiful all day.
- You are five times beautiful.
I'm constantly hearing remarks like this from the girls. This program empowers them.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I teach fourth grade and coach the girls in grades 3-5 at my school. I love seeing the positive impact that GOTR has on my students that participate. I have noticed that by the end of the season the girls are more comfortable with their bodies, more willing to take risks, better at solving social problems, good at setting goals, and build stronger friendships. This is evident in the classroom, on the playground, and at practice.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

allow a more flexible practice schedule. I would also change the number of coaches required. We have four coaches on our team, which is not necessary.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Definitely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

Life-changing

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Very Well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)

I love getting to know my students as a coach and not just in the classroom.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Volunteer & coached a GOTR team .
 
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