Join us for our weekly Eagle News meeting!Hosted by: Eagle MediaAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11572671

My Autism Connection (MAC) is a nonprofit organization that supports autistic adults through social connection, life skills development, and community involvement. They're hosting a fun, sensory-considerate Halloween party for their members — and they need your help! They're looking for student volunteers to assist with planning activities, setting up, leading stations, engaging with members, and cleaning up. Help them to create a welcoming, inclusive celebration where everyone can enjoy the holiday! In-person & Virtual opportunity for students: There will be virtual aspects- the preplanning of the event, the party itself is in person This event will occur on 10/24/2025 and students will need to be there from 4pm-8pm Pizza will be provided! NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork, Leadership Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Good Health and Well-being (3) Majors that align with this opportunity: Psychology, Digital Media Design, Social Work, Sociology Contact of event Coordinator: Name: Lindsay Issa Email: lindsay@myautismconnection.net Sign up for this opportunity through their Google Form: https://forms.gle/oxC7X5ekqUH3vmTj7     Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11513665

Thank you for your interest! We are seeking FGCU students to assist with our upcoming event, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Southwest Florida, scheduled for October 26, 2025. Students can support by volunteering on event day (set-up, registration, water stations, cheering participants) or helping in the weeks leading up to the event with outreach, logistics, and awareness efforts. This event is hosted by the American Cancer Society, a nationwide, community-based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Our mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Funds raised support groundbreaking research, free patient programs, and access to lifesaving screenings and care. We would love to partner with FGCU students who are passionate about community service and making a meaningful impact. Students are welcome to attend when they can—there are no required shifts, and they do not need to stay for the entire event. Any time they’re able to volunteer is appreciated.   To sign up for this opportunity, please email wendy.rivera@cancer.org for more information. Making Strides SWFL   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), Reduced Inequalities (10).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11294582

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida is excited to invite FGCU students to support our annual Walk for Wishes event, happening on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Southwest Florida! This inspiring event raises critical funds to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses right here in our community.We are looking for dedicated student volunteers to assist before and during the event. Opportunities include:• Pre-event support: Help us secure in-kind donations and vendor partnerships by reaching out to local businesses and community partners.• Day-of event support: Assist with registration, set-up/tear-down, cheering on walkers, staffing water stations, and directing participants during the walk.Whether you’re looking to earn service hours, gain event planning experience, or support a powerful cause, this is a meaningful way to make a difference.About Make-A-Wish Southern FloridaOur mission is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. A wish gives kids the strength to fight, the courage to dream, and the hope to keep going. Every wish granted is a step closer to restoring childhood and lifting the spirits of the children and families we serve.Join us in bringing hope and joy to local kids; we can’t do it without you! Interested? Email pmoore@sfla.wish.orgHosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11325899

Join us and help lead fellow Eagles at our 2025 Make a Difference Day October 25, 2025! Give back to the community.  Get service-learning hours. Develop your leadership skills.Be a Make A Difference Day Site Leader! The FGCU Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement is in need of students to serve as site leaders during the annual Make A Difference Day morning of service. Site leaders will help lead a service trip with roughly 25 student participants per site.  You will work together with one or two additional site leaders to lead your site location. Locations will vary. Learn more about the Day of Service event here.  The event runs 8am-1pm.  However, we ask site leaders to arrive at 7am to help with setup and plan to stay until 2pm to help with any teardown that may be needed.  You will engaged in 7 hours of service-learning toward your graduation requirement.     You must attend a short training session. There are two options (you only need to pick one): • Tuesday, October 21, from 1:30-2:30pm in Cohen 247 • Wednesday, October 22, from 11am-12pm in Cohen 247   If you are interested, RSVP on this event page and a staff member from our office will reach out to you as the event gets closer with further details.   Questions? Contact us: (e) scoelho@fgcu.edu (p) (239) 590-7227   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3); Quality Education (4)    Hosted by: The Office of Service-Learning and Civic EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11283064

Put your photography skills to use! We are looking for a volunteer photographer for our golf tournament. Must bring your own equipment and provide your own transportation. We prefer that the student serve for the entire tournament.   Warrior Homes provides healthy and safe living environments for veterans in need of a hand up and not a handout. Warrior Homes started in early 2018 as the result of our community coming together to address the homeless issues faced by local veterans.   To sign up for this opportunity, please email Jisel Alonso at jisel@wwcollier.org   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Digital Technology, Professionalism/Work Ethic   This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Good Health and Well-Being (3), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11)Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11339500