Celebrate the holiday season with a cause! On Friday, December 5th from 4:00–6:00 PM, join us at the beach for a special Ugly Sweater–themed Cleanup. Wear your funniest, tackiest, or coziest holiday sweater and help us spread cheer while making a difference for our shoreline. 📍 Location: Bowditch Beach 🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM No experience is needed—just bring yourself, your sweater spirit, and a willingness to give back. Let’s keep our beaches beautiful while celebrating the season together! 🌊✨ Hosted by: Love Blue FGCU Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11576903

Premier Mobile Health Services' nonprofit mission is to provide access to the highest quality healthcare services to the medically vulnerable and those who are most at risk of developing and experiencing long-term illnesses and hospitalization. Premier Mobile is dedicated to prevention through outreach and education, as well as opening access to the health services everyone deserves. We need FGCU students to :Help with event set upUnload toysSetting up barriersAssist with Directing cars in parkHelp with registrationHelp with health screeningsToys displayDistribution of toysOverseeing the distribution of toysSecure the bikes for raffleKids gamesBreak down Clean-up of park after event Shifts available: 7 am to 9 am - Set up9 am - Registration begins11:30 am - Bikes raffle12 pm to 1230 pm - Breakdown, clean up park. To sign up for this opportunity, please email Tina White at info@premiermobilehealth.org 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), Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Studies. Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11350444

❄️ Volunteer Opportunity: Snowfest at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025🕓 Time: One-day event (entire day)📍 Location: Paradise Coast Sports ComplexAddress: 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117🔗 Website: playparadisecoast.com 📧 Contact: Olivia Long – events@playparadisecoast.com 📞 Phone: 413-523-2674 ☃️ About the Event Join in the fun and help bring Snowfest to life at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex! This community celebration transforms Naples into a winter wonderland filled with activities, entertainment, and family fun. Volunteers will: Assist with registration and activity booths Help manage various event stations Support operational tasks alongside staff Provide excellent guest service and ensure a positive event experience This one-day event offers a great opportunity to develop professional skills while making a difference in the Southwest Florida community. 🌱 Mission The Paradise Coast Sports Complex is dedicated to providing a world-class experience for athletes, visitors, and residents. By hosting large-scale events like Snowfest, the complex strengthens the physical, social, and economic vitality of Southwest Florida through recreation, entertainment, and community engagement. 💼 NACE Career Competencies You’ll Develop: ✅ Teamwork/Collaboration – Work closely with staff, vendors, and fellow volunteers to deliver a seamless event.✅ Professionalism/Work Ethic – Build strong interpersonal, time management, and customer service skills in a professional event setting. 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Supported: 🌿 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Encouraging community recreation and wellness.💼 Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Supporting local economic activity and community engagement through event operations. 🎓 Aligned FGCU Majors This opportunity is ideal for students studying: Resort & Hospitality Management Exercise Science Management Marketing Communication ✍️ How to Sign Up To volunteer, email Olivia Long at events@playparadisecoast.comPlease include: Your full name That you’re an FGCU student Confirmation of your availability on December 6, 2025 Don’t miss this chance to gain hands-on event management experience while spreading holiday cheer in the community! 🎄 Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11819486

🌴✨ Coconut Point Holiday Guided Service Trip 🌴✨ Join us in assisting the Rotary Club of Estero during this special event! 📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th🕘 Time: 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM🕗 Meeting Time: 8:30 AM | Departure: 8:45 AM | Return: 1:15 PM📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop Volunteer Tasks: Directing traffic Taking funds at the entrance Selling coffee and donuts 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals:(8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (17) Partnerships for the Goals 🎓 FGCU Majors connected to this trip: Sociology, Public Health, Social Work, Intergrated Studies... and more! Hosted by: Service-Learning Opportunities Additional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11716411

🌻 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