🎄🐾 Volunteer Opportunity: Annual Caroling Howliday Puppy Parade with Dogs Inc. 🐾🎄 Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Fort Myers Library, 2450 1st St, Fort Myers, FL Event Coordinator Contact Information: Sandra Terranova – sjterranova@sbcglobal.net | 239-691-5994 Join Dogs Inc., a registered nonprofit, for a festive and heartwarming volunteer opportunity! FGCU students are invited to participate in the Annual Caroling Howliday Puppy Parade in downtown Fort Myers. Volunteers will help promote Dogs Inc. by caroling along the sidewalks, serving as joyful distractions for the dogs, and spreading holiday cheer through community engagement. 🎶🐶✨ This is a one-time opportunity — a perfect chance to give back during the holiday season, have fun with furry friends, and earn service-learning hours!   ✅ NACE Career Readiness Competencies:  Oral/Written Communication Teamwork/Collaboration   🌍 Aligned UN Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities Goal 15: Life on Land   🎓 FGCU Majors That Align Well with This Opportunity: Social Work Psychology Health Science Education Majors Communication Environmental Studies Public Health   This opportunity is ideal for students who love animals, enjoy engaging with the public, and want to make a difference in their community—while celebrating the holidays in a unique and memorable way!   **To sign up or learn more, email Sandra Terranova at sjterranova@sbcglobal.net . Let’s make spirits (and tails) bright this holiday season! 🐕🎄💚

🔗 Visit Their Website | 💻 Volunteer Portal 📧 Contact: Melissa Oien – moien@funtimeacademy.org | 📞 (239) 228-7363 📍 Location: Virtual | 🕒 Flexible scheduling | ✅ Recurring opportunities   Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is a registered nonprofit organization committed to providing high-quality early learning programs for children from working families in Collier County. Their goal is to ensure children are kindergarten-ready and positioned for long-term success through education, family engagement, and community support. By supporting their mission, students can gain real-world experience while contributing to a cause that promotes equity, education, and well-being. ✍️ Grant Writer Opportunity Description: Help secure funding to sustain and expand their programs! Students will learn how to write grant proposals, research opportunities, and collaborate on storytelling that communicates impact.   What You’ll Do: -Research and identify grant opportunities -Write proposals and letters of intent -Organize deadlines and submission timelines -Support impact storytelling and donor engagement   FGCU Majors Aligned: English, Communication, Political Science NACE Career Competencies: Oral/Written Communications, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-Being (3), Quality Education (4)                                                          🔍  Research Assistant Opportunity Description: Support their data-driven mission by collecting and analyzing research that improves early childhood education and program effectiveness. What You’ll Do: -Conduct research on early childhood education practices -Assist with surveys and data collection -Analyze data and summarize findings -Support documentation for reports and grants FGCU Majors Aligned: Psychology, Public Health, Early Childhood Education, Sociology NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-Being (3), Quality Education (4)   🎯 Why Join Fun Time? Hands-on experience in real nonprofit operations Flexible, virtual opportunities that work with your schedule Build a professional portfolio and gain service-learning hours Make a lasting impact on early childhood education in your community Great for students of any major interested in nonprofit work, education, and community engagement     📆 Days Available: Monday – Sunday (Flexible Scheduling) Location: Virtual For more information or to apply, visit: 🔗 https://funtimeacademy.org/volunteer

🔗 Visit Their Website | 💻 Volunteer Portal 📧 Contact: Melissa Oien – moien@funtimeacademy.org | 📞 (239) 228-7363 📍 Location: Virtual | 🕒 Flexible scheduling | ✅ Recurring opportunities   Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is a registered nonprofit organization committed to providing high-quality early learning programs for children from working families in Collier County. Their goal is to ensure children are kindergarten-ready and positioned for long-term success through education, family engagement, and community support. By supporting their mission, students can gain real-world experience while contributing to a cause that promotes equity, education, and well-being. 🌐Website Designer Description: Bring our digital presence to life! Collaborate with staff to redesign their website, improve user experience, and create visually engaging content. What You’ll Do: Redesign web pages for usability and aesthetics Add graphics, photos, and multimedia Test site responsiveness on mobile and desktop Suggest improvements in layout, messaging, and navigation   FGCU Majors Aligned: Digital Media Design, Computer Science, Marketing, Communication, Art NACE Career Competencies: Digital Technology, Oral/Written Communications, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-Being (3), Quality Education (4)   🎯 Why Join Fun Time? Hands-on experience in real nonprofit operations Flexible, virtual opportunities that work with your schedule Build a professional portfolio and gain service-learning hours Make a lasting impact on early childhood education in your community Great for students of any major interested in nonprofit work, education, and community engagement     📆 Days Available: Monday – Sunday (Flexible Scheduling) Location: Virtual For more information or to apply, visit: 🔗 https://funtimeacademy.org/volunteer

🔗 Visit Their Website | 💻 Volunteer Portal 📧 Contact: Melissa Oien – moien@funtimeacademy.org | 📞 (239) 228-7363 📍 Location: Virtual | 🕒 Flexible scheduling | ✅ Recurring opportunities   Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is a registered nonprofit organization committed to providing high-quality early learning programs for children from working families in Collier County. Their goal is to ensure children are kindergarten-ready and positioned for long-term success through education, family engagement, and community support. By supporting their mission, students can gain real-world experience while contributing to a cause that promotes equity, education, and well-being.   📢 3. Marketing & Communications Assistant   Description: Use your creativity to spread the word about Fun Time! Work on social media campaigns, newsletters, digital content, and branding to boost awareness and engagement.   What You’ll Do: -Create social media and newsletter content -Design graphics and promotional flyers -Track digital engagement and trends -Help plan campaigns and community outreach   FGCU Majors Aligned: Marketing, Communication, Digital Media Design, Journalism NACE Career Competencies: Digital Technology, Oral/Written Communications, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-Being (3), Quality Education (4)   🎯 Why Join Fun Time? Hands-on experience in real nonprofit operations Flexible, virtual opportunities that work with your schedule Build a professional portfolio and gain service-learning hours Make a lasting impact on early childhood education in your community Great for students of any major interested in nonprofit work, education, and community engagement     📆 Days Available: Monday – Sunday (Flexible Scheduling) Location: Virtual For more information or to apply, visit: 🔗 https://funtimeacademy.org/volunteer

🔗 Visit Their Website | 💻 Volunteer Portal 📧 Contact: Melissa Oien – moien@funtimeacademy.org | 📞 (239) 228-7363 📍 Location: Virtual | 🕒 Flexible scheduling | ✅ Recurring opportunities   Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is a registered nonprofit organization committed to providing high-quality early learning programs for children from working families in Collier County. Their goal is to ensure children are kindergarten-ready and positioned for long-term success through education, family engagement, and community support. By supporting their mission, students can gain real-world experience while contributing to a cause that promotes equity, education, and well-being.   🤝 5. Community Partnerships Assistant Description: Play a vital role in building relationships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations that support their mission and events.   What You’ll Do: -Identify and contact potential partners -Assist with planning and promoting events -Track partnership outcomes and engagement -Brainstorm ideas for future collaborations and fundraising   FGCU Majors Aligned: Business, Marketing, Communication, Management, Resort and Hospitality Administration NACE Career Competencies: Leadership, Oral/Written Communications, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (8), Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11)     🎯 Why Join Fun Time? Hands-on experience in real nonprofit operations Flexible, virtual opportunities that work with your schedule Build a professional portfolio and gain service-learning hours Make a lasting impact on early childhood education in your community Great for students of any major interested in nonprofit work, education, and community engagement     📆 Days Available: Monday – Sunday (Flexible Scheduling) Location: Virtual For more information or to apply, visit: 🔗 https://funtimeacademy.org/volunteer

Join RA Denisse and RA Gracie for a scary good time! Spooky themed trivia, free pizza and candy.