We, the Whitaker Institute for STEM Education at FGCU, are involved with STEM outreach and education in the SWFL community. Each year, we host several GEMS events (Growing in Engineering, Math, and Science) for middle school students. The students attend two hands-on workshops led by STEM faculty during this half-day program. We are in need of FGCU student volunteers to assist the faculty member or external STEM professional in their activity. In each room, there are multiple FGCU student volunteers with a ratio of about 1 FGCU student to 2-3 middle school students. This ensures that the children will be able to progress through the lab activities while also providing them with another positive role model in STEM. PLEASE RSVP TO VOLUNTEER BY November 8th, 2025! Volunteers are expected to: *Attend November 14th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for orientation. *Arrive at 7:45am on November 15th, 2025 to help with set up. Activities end at 12:30pm.  Volunteers are expected to stay until 1:00pm to participate on a discussion about the activities and feedback. Lunch is provided for volunteers during this time.  For more info please contact Debbie: (e) Deboucher@fgcu.edu Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership, and Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 5: Quality Education, Gender Equality

We, the Whitaker Institute for STEM Education at FGCU, are involved with STEM outreach and education in the SWFL community. Each year, we host several GEMS events (Growing in Engineering, Math, and Science) for middle school students. The students attend two hands-on workshops led by STEM faculty during this half-day program. We are in need of FGCU student volunteers to assist the faculty member or external STEM professional in their activity. In each room, there are multiple FGCU student volunteers with a ratio of about 1 FGCU student to 2-3 middle school students. This ensures that the children will be able to progress through the lab activities while also providing them with another positive role model in STEM. PLEASE RSVP TO VOLUNTEER BY November 8th, 2025! Volunteers are expected to: *Attend November 14th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for orientation. *Arrive at 7:45am on November 15th, 2025 to help with set up. Activities end at 12:30pm.  Volunteers are expected to stay until 1:00pm to participate on a discussion about the activities and feedback. Lunch is provided for volunteers during this time.  For more info please contact Debbie: (e) Deboucher@fgcu.edu Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership, and Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 5: Quality Education, Gender Equality

The Rebel Riders Charities Inc is looking for FGCU students to may be interested in assisting them with this opportunity: What to Expect: Help with reception table, ticket sales, and general assistance Participate in a Bingo Night fundraiser for the Cantu Family, who lost everything in a house fire, including one of their dogs One-time event on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Location: Wings and Rings, 11751 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers   If you’re interested in this opportunity, please contact Thomas “Godfather” MacKenn at godfather@rebelriderscharities.org or call 239-223-9894.   Students who volunteer gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration and Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goal: Good Health and Well-being (3).

🌟 Day of Caring at Oasis Youth Shelter 🌟 Join us for a meaningful service trip as we support youth in need and help prep a safe space for positive change! The Oasis Youth Shelter of Lutheran Family Services in Fort Myers, FL is a temporary live-in shelter for youth ages 10 to 17 who are experiencing homelessness or family instability. Living on the streets exposes youth to serious risks—Oasis provides a safe alternative with a 98% family reunification rate when legally allowed.   📅 Date: Friday, October 17^th 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 🕗 Meeting Time: 8:20 AM | Departure: 8:30 AM | Return: 1:30 PM 📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop   🌍 Sustainable Development Goals: (1)No Poverty, (3)Good Health and Well-Being, (10)Reduced Inequalities, (11)Sustainable Cities and Communities 🎓 FGCU Majors connected to this trip: Social work, Psychology, Public Health, Health Administration, Sociology...and more! 👕 FGCU Free T-shirt provided to all volunteers!

We’re excited to invite you to the very first session of our new Housing & Residence Life Guest Lecture Series happening Wednesday, October 1 at 4:30 PM in Osprey Hall 3002. Our inaugural lecture, “Professors, Peers, and Possibilities”, will be led by faculty members Roberto Garcia and Miles Mancini. This engaging session will focus on the importance of building supportive relationships with faculty. It’s a great opportunity to connect with professors in a more informal learning environment – right here in the residence halls. Pizza will be served. Don’t miss this chance to kick off the series, learn from incredible faculty, and engage in meaningful conversations with peers.

🎉🍂 Help Volunteer with Skyline Elementary PTO for Fall Fest! 🍂🎉   Skyline Elementary is dedicated to making every school year productive, fun, and memorable for every child—and they need your help to make Fall Fest a success!   📅 Date: Friday, October 24th 🕘 Time: 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM 🕗 Meeting Time: 2:00 PM | Departure: 2:10 | Return: 9:15 PM 📍 Meeting Location: McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop   Volunteer Tasks: Set up the event space Assist with fun games and activities Join the cleanup crew to wrap up the night 🌍 Sustainable Development Goals: (3) Good Health & well-Being, (4) Quality Education, (17) Partnership for the Goals 🎓 FGCU Majors connected to this trip: Education, Early Childhood Development and Education, Social Work, Public Health...and more! 👕 FGCU Free T-shirt provided to all volunteers!