Gladiolus Food Pantry is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in assisting them with their food pantry every Wednesday. These end of Wednesday efforts begin at 3:00 PM and should be fully completed by 6:00pm.   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please contact Miriam Ortiz at info@gladiolusfoodpantry.org.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Global/Intercultural Fluency. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger (2).

🐾 Distractions on the Playground Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Location: Gulf Coast Playground (behind Ron Jon Surf Shop & south of Bass Pro Shop, 10040 Gulf Center Drive) Details: Volunteers will play, shout, and run around like kids again to help Dogs Inc. train dogs to ignore playground distractions. Volunteers will also handle dogs to help them get used to strangers. 👥 Volunteers Needed: 4   🐶 Shopping Distractions Training Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Location: Cape Coral Target (2430 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral) Details: Be a distraction while dogs train to focus in a real-world shopping environment. Activities include dropping items, making noise, and trying to get the dog's attention while they stay focused. 👥 Volunteers Needed: 4   ⚽ Soccer, Basketball & Snack Distractions Date & Time: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Fort Myers Library (2450 First Street, outside main entrance) Details: Bring a soccer ball and basketball to play near the dogs. Volunteers will also sit and snack around the dogs to help with distraction training. 👥 Volunteers Needed: 6   🎃 Halloween Parade with Dogs Inc. Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Location: Meet in costume outside Fort Myers Library (2450 First Street) Details: Dress up and walk with the dogs in the Halloween Parade downtown. Help introduce the group to the public and act as fun distractions. 👥 Volunteers Needed: 4   🎅 Dog Photos with Santa – Volunteer Distractions Date & Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Location: Bass Pro Shop, 10040 Gulf Center Drive (Gulf Coast Mall), Fort Myers Details: Volunteers will help keep the dogs focused during their Santa photo sessions by leading them through the store and acting as distractions. 👥 Volunteers Needed: 4   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please contact Sandra Terranova at sjterranova@sbcglobal.net.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Reduced Inequalities (10), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).

Project Access is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing on-site health, education, and employment services to families living in affordable housing communities. Our mission is to build stronger communities by supporting residents on their path to self-sufficiency. They are looking for FGCU students who may be interested in getting involved in assisting with youth programs (tutoring, homework help, enrichment), supporting adult workshops (health, financial literacy, job readiness), helping with community events, and providing program support. These opportunities give students hands-on experience in community engagement and nonprofit services.   This opportunity is available any weekday, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please email Linda Tran at Ltran@project-access.org with a resume and availability for the week.   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), Climate Action (13), Life Below Water (14), and Life on Land (15)

Join the Omicron Psi brothers for an evening of fun and relaxation! Enjoy line dancing, video games, and painting, all while connecting over music, snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Unified Play Day: Sand Volleyball October 4th, 2025, 10AM-1PM - Recreational Outdoor Complex (ROC) In partnership with Adaptive Services and Special Olympics Florida, University Recreation and Wellness will be hosting a Unified Play Day in partnership with Adaptive Rec Day! Come out to the Recreational Outdoor Complex (ROC) (near Alico Arena) sand volleyball courts for some competition, food and drinks, and fun!  For service learning inquiries regarding this event: Please email bhenderson@fgcu.edu

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity: FGCU Campus Food Pantry Manager Needed! 🌟 Looking to take on a leadership role and gain real-world management experience? 📋✨ The FGCU Campus Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to manage the daily operations for 2.5 weeks in October! 💚🥫 📅 Schedule (can be put into smaller shifts): Mondays & Fridays: ⏰ 12–5 PM Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: ⏰ 1–6 PM 👩‍🎓 Perfect for Social Work majors (or anyone seeking leadership experience in service & management)! ✅ Important details: Volunteers will run the daily operations (check in clients, manage and restock inventory, maintain a clean and friendly environment) This is a high-responsibility role 💪 Not guaranteed for all who sign up ✨ A brief interview & training with the current Food Pantry Manager is required before starting 🗣️📚   👉 Interested? Email Sam at slloyd@fgcu.edu 📩 to schedule a time to chat!   🌍 Give back to your Eagle community while building skills that last a lifetime. 💙🦅