Monday, October 13 – Friday, October 17, 2025
Submit anytime during the week to earn 2 service-learning hoursHosted by:The Healthy Earth OrganizationEvent Description:Are you passionate about sustainability, the environment, or climate action? 🌎 Join us for Sustainability Blog Submission Week, where voices from all walks of life come together to share insights, experiences, and ideas for a greener future.Whether you're a student, volunteer, eco-advocate, or simply inspired to share your thoughts—we want to hear from you!✍️ What You Need to Know:* Submission Dates: October 13 – Friday, October 17, 2025* Blog Length: 300–800 words* Topics Can Include:
✅ Environmental justice
✅ Sustainable living
✅ Youth activism✅ Food security
✅ Ocean conservation
✅ Nature-based learning
✅ Your personal eco story* All blog submissions will be published on our website to help raise awareness and celebrate diverse perspectives in the sustainability movement.💡 Why Participate?* Share your unique voice* Raise awareness on critical issues* Inspire others through storytelling* Be part of a growing network of changemakers 🌱📩 How to Submit: Register here for this opportunity. After registering, you’ll receive an email with where to send your completed blog, starting the Monday of that week.   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: Quality Education (4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Climate Action (13).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11448089

The Salvation Army of Collier County Youth Center is seeking FGCU students to volunteer as culinary 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 environment where children can develop new skills, build confidence, and explore creativity. What We Need:FGCU students to lead a one-hour prep time and one-hour after-school cooking class (3:00–5:00 PM) for elementary and middle school students. Volunteers will guide youth through simple, beginner-friendly recipes, promote healthy eating habits, and create a fun, hands-on learning experience. No professional cooking experience is required—just a passion for teaching and working with kids.  Mondays on the following dates from 4:00pm-5:00pm: September 1st, September 22nd, October 13th, and November 3rd Interested FGCU students should email Megan Francis at megan.francis@uss.salvationarmy.org with the subject line "FGCU Culinary Instructor – Youth Center". Please include in your email: - Full name - Availability - Brief description of your cooking experience or interest Once your email is received, we will follow up with more information and next steps.   NACE Career Competencies: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2)Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11427601

Community Cooperative strives to be the leader in alleviating hunger and homelessness in our community by addressing key root causes. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to our core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to us, and serves our clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity.   In order to make the Meals on Wheels program run smoothly, they are in need of volunteers to assist with packing grocery bags for their clients. These grocery bags help provide food security to our most vulnerable neighbors—the medically homebound—in between their regular meal deliveries. Small groups of 3-5 people are preferred!   Dates Available:Tuesday, July 15thTuesday, August 19thTuesday, September 16thTuesday, October 14thTuesday, November 18thTuesday, December 16thTo sign up for this opportunity, please email Kate Rose: Kate@CommunityCooperative.com   They also offer sponsorship opportunities for these grocery bags, allowing you to show your support in a meaningful way and help brighten our clients' day. If your group or organization is interested, please contact the Director of Development, Janelle, at Janelle@CommunityCooperative.com or 239-332-7687 x100.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Reduced Inequalities (10) . This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Public Health, Anthropology.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11355515

Volunteer with Hearts & Homes for Veterans! 🏡✨ Join us in giving back to the heroes in our community. Hearts and Homes for Veterans, Inc. is a Florida nonprofit corporation thats purpose is to support homeless veterans, and their families, who find themselves without the necessities of everyday life. 📅Date: Wednesday, October 15th⏰ Event Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop🚌 Meeting Time: 8:15 AM | Departure: 8:30 AM | Return: 1:30 PM ✨ Volunteer Tasks Include: -Sorting donations -Inventory organization for the donation center-Loading and moving furniture for veteran housing setups 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-Being, Zero hunger, Partnerships for the Goals 🎓 Majors Connected to This Experience: Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Intergrated Studies... and more!Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11411500

Date: 10/16/2025 from 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 5601 Division Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905 Midwest Food Bank is focused on providing other food bank organizations with food and other items. FGCU students will sort food, help agencies shop for food, etc. Skills Gained: Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger If interested, Sign up here: https://x.gldn.io/e/jmpPkUXwbVb Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11371434

Students will be assigned to a team (based on their skills/interests) - it might be helping supervise parking, staffing a game, face-painting, pumpkin decorating, Marching in the costume parade or helping with food and crowd management.   This event is targeted to children under the age of 10 so experience working with children would be preferable. We are also hoping to sponsor 10-20 foster families at this event to highlight the importance of, and need for, foster families. Costumes will be encouraged for all volunteers working directly with the children.   Volunteers are encouraged to stay the whole time from 9 AM-2 PM   To sign up for this opportunity, please email Mary Peabody: mlp4878@gmail.com Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers (UUCFM)   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Studies, Resort and Hospitality Administration.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11350359