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 engage 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 (Cohen 247)   • Wednesday, October 22, from 11am-12pm (Cohen 247)   If you are interested, click here to RSVP today: https://fgcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11283064 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: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11283177

Engage in Fore The Future Junior Golf Challenge to mentor students (1st grade - 12th grade) of all skill levels and encourage them to enjoy a day of fun, mentorship, and prizes while supporting LARC’s programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hosted by LARC, this first-of-its-kind event funds lifechanging services for over 300 Southwest Florida residents each year. To sign up for this opportunity, please email Nickole at nickolehendra@larcleecounty.org This event is a youth golf challenge and golf students are needed at each hole to guide and mentor the golfers. This is a great opportunity to help our next generation of golfers.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, and Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:Good Health and Well-being (3), Gender Equality (5), and Reduced Inequalities (10).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11447470

Capture moments for Fore The Future Junior Golf Challenge, an event for students (1st grade - 12th grade) of all skill levels to enjoy a day of fun, mentorship, and prizes while supporting LARC’s programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hosted by LARC, this first-of-its-kind event funds lifechanging services for over 300 Southwest Florida residents each year. Photography students would capture incredible moments on and off the golf course of the youth golfers and the event for our commentative memory book that each golfer, donor and sponsor will receive.  To sign up for this opportunity, please email Nickole at nickolehendra@larcleecounty.org This is an amazing opportunity for photography students to help us create lasting memories for the youth golfers.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Digital Technology, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals:Good Health and Well-being (3), Gender Equality (5), Reduced Inequalities (10).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11447642

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM📍 Location: 11381 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, 33913 Our annual Trunk or Treat 🎃 event is one of our biggest and most exciting community events that brings in over 1000 community members for games, candy, popcorn, and festive fun — and we need YOUR help to make it all happen! 💪 Volunteer Roles Include:🎯 Running game booths🍿 Popping popcorn🍬 Resupplying trunks with candy⚙️ Event setup and cleanup🎉 Helping create a safe, fun space for all ages! 🙌 Skills You’ll Gain:Critical Thinking & Problem SolvingTeamwork & CollaborationProfessionalism & Work Ethic🌍 Sustainable Development Goals:Good Health & Well-beingQuality Education📝 Sign up here:👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AACA82BA7FD0-57585392-trunk#/ Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11371906

Weekly meeting with the Phi Mu executive committee. Hosted by: Phi Mu FraternityAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11368598

The Salvation Army of Collier County Youth Center is looking for FGCU students to volunteer as pottery/ceramics instructors for our after-school program. Our mission is to meet human needs without discrimination by offering programs that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. At the Youth Center, we provide a safe and supportive space where children can explore creativity, build new skills, and grow in confidence. Mondays on these specific days: August 25th, September 15th, October 6th, October 27th, November 17th from 3pm-5pm What We Need:FGCU students to lead a one-hour prep time and one-hour after-school pottery or ceramics session (3:00–5:00 PM) for elementary and middle school students. Volunteers will guide students through simple, beginner-friendly clay projects, foster creativity, and encourage hands-on learning in a fun, positive environment. No professional teaching experience is required—just a passion for working with youth and an interest in ceramics. NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4)   If you are interested in participating in this Service-Learning experience, please email Megan Francis at Megan.Francis@uss.salvationarmy.org with the subject line "FGCU Pottery Instructor – Youth Center". In your email, please include: Your full name Your availability A brief description of your pottery or ceramics experience (or interest) Once your email is received, we will follow up with more details and next steps.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11416193