The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County is seeking student volunteers for Lights on Afterschool, a nationwide celebration showcasing the impact of afterschool programs through STEM, Fine Arts, and more. Volunteers will assist in welcoming guests and assisting with activities to helping with light setup/tear down. Volunteers play a vital role in bringing this celebration to life. 🎨🔬 📍 Location:7500 Davis Boulevard, Naples, FL 34104 📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Volunteers must stay the entire time)   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please email Martha Perez at mperez@bgccc.com with your full name, phone number, and email address.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3) Quality Education (4), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (11).

🏌️‍♂️The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County is looking for energetic volunteers to support their Golf Tournament on November 1st at Fiddler’s Creek! Volunteers will assist with registration, light set-up and tear down, and providing support during the auction. Training will be provided, so you’ll feel confident and prepared to help. 📍 Location:3150 Arboretum Drive, Naples, FL 34114 📅 Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Volunteers can choose a shift or serve both)   If you're interested, please email Martha Perez at mperez@bgccc.com with your full name, phone number, and email address.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3) and Quality Education (4).

Paradise Coast Sport Complex is seeking volunteers for their Fall Festival on October 26th! Volunteers will assist with running festival stations and activities, as well as help with operational tasks throughout the day. 📍 Location:Paradise Coast Sport Complex3940 City Gate Blvd N., Naples, FL 34117 📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Volunteers must stay the entire time)   If you are interested in this opportunity, please email events@playparadisecoast.com.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Decent Work and Economic Growth (8).

👻 Scare Actors and Operation Assistants Needed at Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium! Get ready for a spooky night of fun! Students can volunteer as scare actors dressed in scary costumes or all black and get “gore-iffied” with buckets of blood to scare visitors on the decorated trails. Students can also volunteer as an operations assistant, helping with directions, flashlights, first-aid kits, and walkie-talkies. 📍 Location:3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 📅 Dates: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, October 3 – October 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:15 PM – 11:15 PM (Volunteers must serve the entire time. Sign up for as many nights as you like!) 🔗 Sign up here: Volunteer Registration✉️ Questions? Email volunteer@calusanature.org   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Climate Action (13). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Art, Theatre, Management, or Environmental Science.

Mr. Breen currently serves as a Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in their Everglades Restoration Program based out of Vero Beach, Florida.  He and his staff are responsible for producing and reviewing documents related to south Florida water resource projects, primarily in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Endangered Species Act, and other policies and procedures under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and related issues affecting fish and wildlife.  Mr. Breen has been working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 18 years, of which seven years were spent at field offices in New Mexico and Texas.  Mr. Breen worked as a wildlife biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for 10 years before leaving the state of Florida to begin his federal career as an ecologist for the National Park Service in Missouri.  He has a master’s degree in biology from Georgia Southern University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from St. Louis University.

The Paradise Coast Sport Complex needs volunteers to maintain and run activities and events occurring during the festival alongside members of the organization's staff. Paradise Coast Sport Complex aims to provide the highest quality recreational and competitive sports, entertainment, and dining options for athletes of all levels, giving them the opportunity to reach their peak potential both on and off the field. They look to foster a community through both sport and non sporting events. Students will need to volunteer for the entirety of the event.   Location: Paradise Coast Sport Complex 3940 City Gate Blvd N. Naples, FL 34117 Date and Time:  Saturday October 11th, 2025; 6-9pm   To sign up, email them directly at events@playparadisecoast.com   NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Decent Work and Economic Growth (8), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11) Majors that Align with this opportunity: Exercise Science, Health Science, PGA Golf Management