We are so excited that you are interested in becoming an Athlete Mentor for ARC! You will have the opportunity to make an impact and empower women through running.
ARC was created to bring women of all shapes, sizes, and colors to running and assist them in pursuing health of the mind, body, and spirit. Our goal is to break barriers (racial, cultural, financial, preceived ability, access, etc.) to provide every woman with the opportunity to pursue her wellness goals. ARC provides an eight week program with components that include: online, individualized running coaching to help improve performance and provide structure; virtual physical therapy to prevent /treat injuries and pain symptoms and help participants stay strong, committed, and pain free; mentorship by a female athlete (maybe you!) to help participants stay motivated; mindfulness coaching to help participants set goals, stay present, and embrace grit/positivity. The program is free of charge for all applicants (we cover operational costs through grants and donations).
Your role as an Athlete Mentor is to support ARC participants (by answering questions, sharing your own journey as applicable, and providing encouragement) in their running journey and to be a source of positivity and motivation. We leave it up to you to determine the best way to support your athlete.
Responsibilities include 1-2 touch points with your athlete per week, which could be via text, IG message, email, or phone call. We also rely on you to communicate any needs you feel your athlete has to the rest of her team (i.e. if they are having pain reach out to the physical therapist, if they are overwhelmed with their training reach out to the coach, etc.). ARC will provide some prompts for these touch points. We want you to connect in the best way for you and your athlete!
As far as time commitment, it is what you want to make it... you can get it done in less than an hour a week per participant if needed. Thank you for your interest in volunteering to empower women by encouraging them through ARC!!
For more info on ARC, go to:
https://www.activeresoluteconnected.com/