Join Landry as you shadow a park ranger while they perform a sea turtle nesting survey! Please know spots are extremely limited and only a small handful of volunteers will be able to shadow the park ranger. The rest will be doing trail maintenance at the park. It will be June in Florida so please dress accordingly, bring walking shoes, sun protection, and refillable water bottles.  Transportation is provided, please meet at the campus loop at 6:15 so we can depart on time!Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11284889

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! You don’t have to do it alone—bring friends!  Looking for a fun and exciting way to give back? Volunteer for  Pathways to Opportunities Strides for Inclusion! A 5K run and untimed walk dedicated to promoting opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Join us as we take strides toward a more inclusive community! Landry will be your Guided Trip Leader and van driver, she will be by your side all day!  Event Details: 📅 Saturday, June 7th 📍 Babcock Ranch - 42911 Lake Babcock Drive, Punta Gorda, FL ⏰ 7:00 AM 🎉 Bonus: It’s more fun with friends! Grab a buddy (or two!), Transportation is provided!   📍 Volunteer Roles:✅ Registration Table✅ Water Station✅ Cheerleaders✅ Kids Station 🚨 REMINDER: Wear comfortable shoes – and don't forget a water bottle and sun block!  Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity—sign up with friends, have fun, and earn service-learning hours all at once!  The event registration closes the day prior to the event but if you have any questions, please contact our Guided Trip Coordinator, Shannon Coelho: (e) scoelho@fgcu.eduHosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11247224

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our upcoming 5K a success! Volunteers will assist with water stations, check-in, course direction, or cheering on runners. It's a great way to support your community and be part of a fun, high-energy event.   To sign up for this opportunity please click HERE to fill out the form! Volunteers are encouraged to stay the entire time, but if you are unable to serve the entire time please email Kari Lehman: klehman@ccmcnet.com Babcock Ranch Living   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Affordable and Clean Energy (7), Life on Land (15).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11288432

This is an innovative sports play program for children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities and their peers, designed to introduce them into the world of sports. The benefits to this program have been proven worldwide. First and foremost, these activities will help the children improve physically, cognitively and socially. This program will also raise awareness of the Special Olympics program and serve as an introduction to the resources and support available within Special Olympics Florida families, agencies and schools. Volunteers will act as play pals for children with/without disabilities for children between the ages of 2-7. The volunteers will need to be their 30 minutes before the start of the session for debrief, training and overview of the day. Volunteers will also need to stay 30 minutes after the session ends for clean up and reorganization. Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays of June from 2:30-4:30 PM (2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th) Volunteers are asked to serve the entire time!   To sign up for this opportunity please click HERE.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration. 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/11211227

Senate meets biweekly via Zoom during the summer at 6:30 PM.Hosted by: Student GovernmentAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11274411

FGCU Department of Justice Studies is looking for FGCU students who may be interested in acting as role players in Police Academy scenarios. This is an ongoing opportunity offered at different LCSO facilities from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Shifts may be offered but all day is preferred. The location will depend on what date you sign up for.    For more information and to sign up, please email Jennifer Jacobi at jjacobi@fgcu.edu with the dates you are available.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic.  This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11178351