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/11178352

Advance the Faith is seeking students to come serve with them on their annual summer mission trip to Cat Island, Bahamas to serve children. Every year, we host a camp for the children & youth in foster care from the Old Bight Mission Home on Cat Island, Bahamas. This camp consists of various activities to reinforce life-skills, personal-success skills, team-building, and faith-based content. Mission team members can help with leading activities, preaching messages, leading worship and devotionals, leading games, and preparing meals. We would get to know you, your gifts, your passions, and your personality to explore what areas you want to serve in on the trip! FGCU Trip Participants earn 40 Service-Learning Hours Trip Cost: $950 plus airfare cost (payments are due in increments) All participants are required to complete a trip application, background check, zoom training and have a passport that is valid through January 2026. Date: June 13th-20th (full days).   Those interested can reach out to rebecca@advancethefaith.org or visit https://advancethefaith.org/mission-trips/ for more information and begin the trip application process. Advance the Faith   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Global/Intercultural Fluency. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11294721

The FGCU STEM Academy improves students' prospects by exposing young minds to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and by helping them improve math skills. We seek enthusiastic, patient, and responsible individuals to join us as Camp Counselors. As a counselor, you will have the opportunity to have fun, gain valuable leadership experience, and earn service-learning hours. This opportunity will take place June 15th - 27th with shifts based on students availability.   If you would like to sign up, please email Jarvis Judge-Barnes at jjudgebarnes@fgcu.edu.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic. 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/11204342

Join Katie, your Guided Trip Leader and van driver, as we head out to Puschel Preserve to help with a beautification project in partnership with SCCF! 🚌 Transportation provided🥪 Lunch included🎉 Friends welcome 📍Meet at the FGCU bus loop at 7:15 AM📅 Return by 1:30 PM 💧 Bring: water bottle, closed toe shoes, bug spray & sunscreen! 💙 Earn service-learning hours while enjoying the outdoors and giving back! 🗓 Registration closes the day before the event. 📩 Questions? Email Shannon Coelho at scoelho@fgcu.edu Check out the amazing work SCCF does: sccf.orgHosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11271255

Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church needs assistance hosting their Vacation Bible School camp from June 16th-20th this summer. Volunteers will create a safe, educational and fun environment for the youth. Volunteers will be onsite 8:30am - 12:30pm every day. If you cannot serve each day, please reach out to jennifer@gtlc.org as arrangements can be made. To sign up for this opportunity please click here!   www.GTLC.org   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Reduced Inequalities (10)Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11100845

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/11211229