Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, introduces the G.O.A.L. program to encourage players to give back to their community with off-field volunteer efforts in community service. Over the years several teams have stepped up to assist with volunteer projects that they found both rewarding and a teambuilding opportunity. RRDSC is committed to the G.O.A.L. program because it helps our members understand that they can make a difference. Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it. It brings people together, provides physical and mental rewards, strengthens your community, and promotes personal growth.
RRDSC is planning to host these volunteer club initiatives:
- Service, Soccer & Socks - a one day club wide service project where give back to the 9R School District by doing volunteer work at the schools.
- After School Soccer - a six week program that provides free after school soccer at Animas Valley Elementary.
- TOPSoccer - a one day event for adults and children with disabilities. Participants will spend the afternoon with Fort Lewis College and RRDSC athletes participating is a variety of soccer-related activities. Program was developed by US Youth Soccer Association.
- Recycling - plastic recycling program at the Durango Shootout Soccer tournament
- Suggest a cause - teams or individuals can suggest a volunteer activity that benefits the community