Hancock Creek Elementary is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in assisting them with organizing and running their holiday Wonderland Gift Shoppe. The Wonderland Gift Shoppe gives their Pre-K through 5th grade students an opportunity to give back to their families for the holidays. It allows students to be thoughtful and considerate gift givers just before the holidays. The service includes setting up the shop, operating the shop on a daily basis and assisting students as they navigate budgeting and selecting purchases.    This opportunity will be available starting on December 5th, 2025 and continue through December 13th, 2025. There will be shifts that students can volunteer to work ranging from 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM.    If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please email Jessica Conley at jessicac@leeschools.net.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications and Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education (4). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Elementary Education. 

LCOB School of Resort & Hospitality Management is looking for FGCU students who can assist them with set up of event, making sure employers get to their assigned area, setting up refreshments, handing out fliers, and tearing down the event. Date & Time: Wednesday, October 1st at 9:00 AM.   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, click here!   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Career Management. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education (4), Gender Equality (5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (8), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (9).

Southwest Florida Library Network is looking for FGCU students who are tech savvy to assist them at the Makerpalooza event on Friday, September 12th from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Need assistance especially from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM). This event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton at Bell Tower in Fort Myers.   Volunteer responsibilities will include: Tech Playground Support (1:30–2:30 PM): Demonstrating and assisting attendees with various hands-on technology tools such as drones, 3D pens, button makers, Sphero robots, and more. Volunteers will help facilitate engagement and guide participants through using the equipment. General Event Support (Beginning at 8:30 AM): Assisting with check-in and registration, Handing out materials to attendees. Supporting presenters and helping troubleshoot minor issues (with assistance from SWFLN staff) Helping ensure the event runs smoothly overall.   If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please contact Melissa Lanzilotta at melissa@swfln.org.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Digital Technology. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education (4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (8), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (9), Reduced Inequalities (10). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Marketing, Digital Media Design, Entrepreneurship, or Communication. 

Stop by to play some Volleyball and other sports, see tables from campus organizations, do some arts-&-crafts, and get free hamburgers grilled by the Groves' Resident Director Matt! 

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).