🌻 Soul Flowers Community Service at the Southwest Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center 🌻 Soul Flowers is honored to bring compassion, connection, and positivity to the Southwest Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center. During this community service event, our team will engage with the youth through meaningful conversations and interactive activities designed to inspire hope, encourage personal growth, and foster resilience. By creating a safe and supportive space, we aim to remind each participant of their value, potential, and ability to make positive changes in their lives. Through dialogue and shared experiences, Soul Flowers strives to cultivate understanding, empowerment, and a renewed sense of community. This initiative reflects our mission to spread light and kindness where it is needed most, reminding others that they are seen, heard, and not alone. 🌼💛 Hosted by: Soulflowers Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11743982

🎄 Cookie Decorating & Destress Before Finals! 🍪✨ Take a sweet break before finals and join us for a relaxing afternoon of cookie decorating, holiday music, and good vibes! Come unwind with both students & seniors, get creative with frosting and sprinkles, and enjoy some festive treats to recharge your mind before exam week. 🗓 Date: Saturday, December 6 📍 Location: 8100 Arbor Court, Fort Myers, Florida 33908 ⏰ Time: 1pm-3pm All supplies and cookies are provided — just bring your creativity and holiday spirit! 🎅🏼 Hosted by: Students and Seniors Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11817666

Girls on the Run SWFL is looking for FGCU students who can assist them with their 5k Run! Volunteers will help set up, cheer on runners, assist with registration and water stations, and help wrap up this unforgettable event. 📝 Tasks Include: Assisting with event set-up and clean-up Handing out medals and water Supporting runners at the finish line Spreading positivity and encouragement throughout the event 📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913 If you're interested in this opportunity, 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). Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11759969

Weekly meeting with the Phi Mu executive committee. Hosted by: Phi Mu Fraternity Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11368604

The Healthy Earth Organization is looking for student volunteers for their Sustainability Blog Submission Week: Sustainability Blog Submission - December 8-12, 2025 📅 Dates: Monday, December 8 – Friday, December 12, 2025⏰ Time: 7 AM – 5 PM (Virtual)🌍 Organization: The Healthy Earth Organization👤 Contact: Falon Tabares | falon@thehealthyearth.org| 239-537-6436🔗 Register on Eventbrite Your voice matters! Submit your sustainability blog on topics like environmental justice and food security and earn service learning hours. Students who complete this event gain skills in: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Leadership This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Climate Action (SDG 13) Majors that Align with this opportunity:  CHealth Science, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Social Work Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11561980

🏈 Volunteer Opportunity: AYF National Football Tournament at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 📅 Dates: December 8–13, 2025 (Monday–Saturday)📍 Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117🔗 Website: playparadisecoast.com 📧 Contact: Olivia Long – events@playparadisecoast.com 📞 Phone: 413-523-2674 ⏰ Shifts: Multiple shifts available throughout each day 🏆 About the Opportunity Join the Paradise Coast Sports Complex team for the AYF National Football Tournament, a premier youth football event drawing teams from across the country! Volunteers will assist with key event operations to ensure a smooth and successful tournament experience for players, coaches, and guests. Volunteer Responsibilities Include: Supporting registration and check-in for teams and attendees Assisting with field and facility operations Providing customer service and crowd guidance Collaborating with event staff to ensure games run efficiently This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, hospitality, and sports management while contributing to a nationally recognized event in Southwest Florida. 🌱 Mission The Paradise Coast Sports Complex is dedicated to providing a world-class experience for athletes of all levels by offering top-quality sports, recreation, and entertainment options. As a hub for major tournaments, the complex promotes the physical, social, and economic growth of the Southwest Florida community. 💼 NACE Career Competencies Developed: ✅ Teamwork/Collaboration – Work effectively with staff, coaches, and volunteers to manage a large-scale tournament.✅ Professionalism/Work Ethic – Demonstrate reliability, communication, and organizational skills in a professional sports environment. 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supported: 🌿 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting youth participation in sports and active lifestyles.💼 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Supporting local economic activity through sports tourism and events. 🎓 Aligned FGCU Majors: This experience is ideal for students pursuing degrees in: Resort & Hospitality Management Management Marketing Communication Exercise Science Health Science ✍️ How to Sign Up To volunteer, email Olivia Long at events@playparadisecoast.com Please include: Your full name That you’re an FGCU student interested in volunteering for the AYF National Football Tournament Your availability during the event dates (December 8–13, 2025) Sign up early to gain real-world experience in sports and event operations while supporting youth athletics in Southwest Florida! 🏟️ Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11819511