Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is seeking FGCU students to volunteer for Trail Maintenance! Help prepare the beautiful trails at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center for the upcoming season. Volunteers will work alongside staff maintaining and readying the trails for public use, gaining hands-on experience in environmental stewardship and conservation. 📝 Tasks Include: Trail clearing and maintenance Assisting with environmental conservation efforts Collaborating with staff and other volunteers to protect local ecosystems 📅 Available Dates: October 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 27, 29, 2025⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (flexible arrival/departure within this window)📍 Location: Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113   If you're interested in this opportunity, please email Donna Young donna.young@floridadep.gov.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership, Career Management. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation (6), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Life Below Water (14).

Gulfside Church is seeking FGCU students to volunteer as Face Painters for their Trunk or Treat event! This is a great opportunity to showcase your artistic skills while supporting a community celebration. 📝 Tasks Include: Painting faces for kids and attendees Helping create a festive and welcoming atmosphere Engaging with the community in a friendly, supportive role 📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: 2125 De Navarra Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33909   If you're interested in this opportunity, please email Paige Navarro at Paige@gulfsidechurch.com.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:Good Health and Well-being (3), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16). Related Majors: Art

BelieveNBooks is looking for FGCU students who can read to children at Harlem Heights Community Charter School. 📝 Tasks Include: Reading stories to kids Encouraging literacy and a love of books Collaborating with fellow volunteers in a fun, educational environment 📅 Date: Wednesdays, starting on October 15, 2025⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM📍 Location: Harlem Heights Community Charter School   If you're interested in this opportunity, please text Aditi Maheshwari at 239-530-8085.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:Good Health and Well-being (3), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).

First Generation College Celebration is seeking volunteers to help make this event a success! 📝 Tasks Include: Assisting with event check-in Directing attendees to campus partner tables Helping set up and manage activities like cornhole and ring toss Supporting overall event setup and breakdown 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025⏰ Time: Blocks available from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (8-10, 10-12, 12-2, 2-3) — flexible to work around class schedules📍 Location: Library Lawn, FGCU   If you're interested in this opportunity, click here!   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:Quality Education (4). 

Join your RA for a fun night of football, snacks, and crafts! It’s the perfect way to relax, hang out with neighbors, and enjoy the game.

Stop by and learn tricks and tips about the journalism world from Gulf Coast News reporter Sarah Mankowitz. Mankowitz served as the ENTV director for Eagle Media from 2021-2022.   Learn about how to become involved in the journalism world and then transition from working in a college newsroom to a professional newsroom. The event will be held in the Eagle Media newsroom in McTarnaghan 201.