This is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers, designed to introduce them into the world of sports. The benefits to this program have been proven worldwide. First and foremost, these activities will help the children improve physically, cognitively and socially. This program will also raise awareness of the Special Olympics program and serve as an introduction to the resources and support available within Special Olympics Florida families, agencies and schools. Volunteers will act as play pals for children with/without disabilities for children between the ages of 2-7. The volunteers will need to be their 30 minutes before the start of the session for debrief, training and overview of the day. Volunteers will also need to stay 30 minutes after the session ends for clean up and reorganization. Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays of June from 2:30-4:30 PM (2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th) Volunteers are asked to serve the entire time!   To sign up for this opportunity please click HERE.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4)  Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11211231

The Scoop On Service-Learning is a pop-up event featured in Summer B, Weeks of Welcome designed to connect students to service opportunities over the Summer so they can make friends, get connected to FGCU and the SWFL community, and get a head start on earning service-learning hours for their graduation requirement. Featuring: Royal Scoop Ice Cream (while supplies last) Hosted by: The Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement, WOW (Weeks of Welcome)Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11259037

FGCU Department of Justice Studies is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in acting as role players in Police Academy scenarios. This is an ongoing opportunity offered at different LCSO facilities from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Shifts may be offered but all day is preferred. The location will depend on what date you sign up for.    For more information and to sign up, please email Jennifer Jacobi at jjacobi@fgcu.edu with the dates you are available.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic.  This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11178353

This is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers, designed to introduce them into the world of sports. The benefits to this program have been proven worldwide. First and foremost, these activities will help the children improve physically, cognitively and socially. This program will also raise awareness of the Special Olympics program and serve as an introduction to the resources and support available within Special Olympics Florida families, agencies and schools. Volunteers will act as play pals for children with/without disabilities for children between the ages of 2-7. The volunteers will need to be their 30 minutes before the start of the session for debrief, training and overview of the day. Volunteers will also need to stay 30 minutes after the session ends for clean up and reorganization. Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays of June from 2:30-4:30 PM (2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th) Volunteers are asked to serve the entire time!   To sign up for this opportunity please click HERE.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4)  Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11211232

Join Katie at Lovers Key State Park, select participants will shadow a park ranger while they conduct a sea turtle nesting survey. Please not that only a small handful of those who volunteer will get to shadow the park ranger, the rest will be conducting trail maintenance around the park. Participants are expected to wear walking shoes, weather appropriate attire, any sun protection they would like, and their own refillable water bottle.  Transportation will be provided so please arrive by 6:15 so we can depart on time!Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11284969

FGCU Department of Justice Studies is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in acting as role players in Police Academy scenarios. This is an ongoing opportunity offered at different LCSO facilities from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Shifts may be offered but all day is preferred. The location will depend on what date you sign up for.    For more information and to sign up, please email Jennifer Jacobi at jjacobi@fgcu.edu with the dates you are available.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic.  This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11178354