We will be having our fundraiser event for Urban Buzz Coffee from 2-6 PM on October 10th at the University Village Location. Come by to help support FGCU Pickleball Club! All proceeds earned will go towards equipment and travel fees.

The mission of Community Cooperative is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs.   Student volunteers are needed to help families shop for the food they need with dignity and care. Whether you're organizing groceries or assisting clients with their selections, your support brings nourishment and hope to our community.   Please wear closed-toed shoes and a shirt with sleeves — we’ll supply the smiles! Event runs Monday-Friday; Flexible shifts available; Student Volunteers highly needed for Afternoon shift!   Available Shifts: Morning Shift- 8:30AM-12:15PM Afternoon Shift- 12:45-3:45 Students can stay all day for more hours, lunch is included! Location: 3429 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers Fl 33916 The first step to joining our volunteer team is to create an account in our system. You can do that by clicking on the following link: https://communitycooperative.com/give-help/volunteer/ After scrolling down you will press “CLICK HERE” to get started! Once you have reached the site In the upper right corner, click on “Create An Account” to get started! After your application is received, we will conduct a background check. This process should only take 24-48 hours. Once complete, you will receive a notice that you are welcome to explore our calendar and sign up for open volunteer positions. NACE Career Competencies: Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Responsible Consumption and Production (12)

The mission of Community Cooperative is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs.   As a Flip Volunteer you will help design and plan arts and crafts activities based on the fruit or vegetable of the month. You will do amazing tasks such as reading a story about the highlighted food, help with arts and crafts, and even hand out snacks! Our Flip participants are always excited to have us in the classroom and they always enjoy crafts and a healthy snack. You will be working closely with our social worker Jeremy, who often sports a fruit or vegetable costume! If you have not volunteered with Community Cooperative before, all FLIP volunteers must conduct a phone interview with a staff member of volunteer services. This must be conducted BEFORE your first FLIP shift. FLIP Occurs on Wednesdays alternating, the shift is from 9am-10:30am. There are several locations including: 3713 Canal Street, Fort Myers, FL, USA 4650 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL, USA More locations coming soon! NACE Career Competencies: Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Zero Hunger (2), Quality Education (4), Reduced Inequalities (10) How to Sign Up: The first step to joining our volunteer team is to create an account in our system. You can do that by clicking on the following link: https://communitycooperative.com/give-help/volunteer/ After scrolling down you will press “CLICK HERE” to get started! Once you have reached the site In the upper right corner, click on “Create An Account” to get started! After your application is received, we will conduct a background check. This process should only take 24-48 hours. Once complete, you will receive a notice that you are welcome to explore our calendar and sign up for open volunteer positions. Please email: brooke@communitycooperative.com  if you are interested in this opportunity.

The mission of Community Cooperative is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs.   As a Flip Volunteer you will help design and plan arts and crafts activities based on the fruit or vegetable of the month. You will do amazing tasks such as reading a story about the highlighted food, help with arts and crafts, and even hand out snacks! Our Flip participants are always excited to have us in the classroom and they always enjoy crafts and a healthy snack. You will be working closely with our social worker Jeremy, who often sports a fruit or vegetable costume! If you have not volunteered with Community Cooperative before, all FLIP volunteers must conduct a phone interview with a staff member of volunteer services. This must be conducted BEFORE your first FLIP shift. FLIP Occurs on Wednesdays alternating, the shift is from 9am-10:30am. There are several locations including: 3713 Canal Street, Fort Myers, FL, USA 4650 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL, USA More locations coming soon! NACE Career Competencies: Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Zero Hunger (2), Quality Education (4), Reduced Inequalities (10) How to Sign Up: The first step to joining our volunteer team is to create an account in our system. You can do that by clicking on the following link: https://communitycooperative.com/give-help/volunteer/ After scrolling down you will press “CLICK HERE” to get started! Once you have reached the site In the upper right corner, click on “Create An Account” to get started! After your application is received, we will conduct a background check. This process should only take 24-48 hours. Once complete, you will receive a notice that you are welcome to explore our calendar and sign up for open volunteer positions. Please email: brooke@communitycooperative.com  if you are interested in this opportunity.

Our campus team lead from Circle of Sisterhood will be making a presentation to raise awareness of Circle of Sisterhood.

The mission of Community Cooperative is to eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs. Assist in preparing warm and well balanced meals for our community through our soup kitchen shift. The soup kitchen will open from 10:30 AM to 12 PM and then we have a family meal. Family meal takes place from 12:20-12:50 in Sam's Community Café and Kitchen and invites all Community Cooperative Staff & Volunteers to share a meal together. Directions Upon Arrival: Please enter the gate at the side entrance next to a sign on the wall that says Welcome. If the gate is locked there is a doorbell on the wall inside of the gate on the left. The kitchen door is the first on the left and see a kitchen staff member or volunteer for an assignment. If this is your first shift please ask for a tour. If you would like a tour of the whole facility please contact Kate/ Brooke to set that up at Brooke@Communitycooperative.com or Kater@communitycooperative.com. Please sign in and out at the sign up sheet across from the food serving station. *Close-toed shoes, hat or hair net are required. Crocs are not permitted How to Sign Up: First Step: create an account in our system. You can do that by clicking on the following link: https://communitycooperative.com/give-help/volunteer/ After scrolling down you will press “CLICK HERE” to get started! Once you have reached the site In the upper right corner, click on “Create An Account” to get started! After your application is received, we will conduct a background check. This process should only take 24-48 hours. Once complete, you will receive a notice that you are welcome to explore our calendar and sign up for open volunteer positions. **Shifts are 9AM-12PM, Monday-Wednesday** Location: 3429 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers Fl NACE Career Competencies: Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2)