08/01/2026
STEM, a couch-to-5k running program for those directly and indirectly impacted by DV/intimate partner violence, is looking for volunteers to serve as coaches/running mentors during the Fall of 2026. This program will be gender-inclusive, and we’re expanding our coaching/running mentor ranks to all genders. Interested in volunteering one night a week for 9 weeks?
Here’s what to know:
You don’t have to have coaching experience to join. We’re looking for runners of all speeds to run along with participants and provide encouragement during the couch-to-5K training sessions.
The volunteer commitment is one night per week (approximately an hour) for 9 weeks starting in early September, as well as the volunteer orientation and goal race (mid-November)
We’ll host a required volunteer training session via Zoom that will provide advice on coaching and information on DV/intimate partner violence. More details to come.
We don’t provide specifics on training times/dates/locations publicly to ensure the safety of participants, but the sessions will be held on weeknights (early evening) in Albany and Troy.
Volunteer coaches must agree to a background check.
For any questions feel free to message us or send an email to [email protected]. The next step is to fill out our volunteer application at this link: https://forms.gle/7Zf5MEiAULcfgqR5A
