Join the national tradition and take part in FGCU's 14th annual Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 25, between 8:00am - 1:00pm!There's no better way to make friends and get connected to FGCU and the SWFL community than by spending a morning together serving others.   TIMELINE OF THE DAY 8:00am:  Check-in at the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop 8:20am: Kickoff 8:30am:  Depart on buses 8:45am:  Serve at sites across the SWFL Community 12:15pm: Wrap-Up and Depart 12:30pm-1:00pm:  Arrive back to the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop and have lunch together while reflecting on your day!   MANDATORY PRE-EVENT CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in prior to the morning of the event to confirm their spot. Pre-event check-in will be open October 20-22, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in McTarnaghan Hall 229. IMPORTANT: Anyone under 18 MUST bring a signed copy of your waiver with you to the pre-event check-in in MCT 229. GROUPS: If you have friends (or a group) that you would like to serve with, you must each RSVP individually in Eagle Link then all pre-check-in as a group together at the same time between Oct 20-22 in MCT 229 to have the best chance of serving at the same site.  Total group participation numbers are limited to site capacities and site availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.   TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be provided for most service sites. We will meet in the FGCU Student Plaza/Bus Loop promptly at 8am. Buses depart at 8:30am.   Important: Once you RSVP, your community agency is fully counting on you to be there that morning, so please be 100% sure you can attend before committing.    ATTIRE AND WHAT TO BRING: Please wear either an FGCU shirt or blue and green to represent the university out in the community! Be sure to dress comfortably, wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Don't forget to bring water!     For questions, concerns, and reasonable accommodations, please contact the Office of Service-Learning & Civic Engagement at servicelearning@fgcu.edu.Hosted by: The Office of Service-Learning and Civic EngagementAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11283013