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/11274415

Advance the Faith is seeking students to come serve with them on their annual summer mission trip to Nassau, Bahamas to serve youth. Every year, we host a camp for the youth in foster care from Ranfurly Homes for Children & Elizabeth Estates Children's Home. This camp consists of workshops on various life-skills, personal-success skills, team-building games, and faith-based content. During this trip, we will also host a gathering for those who have aged out of foster care that have been a part of our programming and camps for several years. Mission team members can help with teaching workshops, preaching messages, leading worship and devotionals, leading games, and preparing meals. We would get to know you, your gifts, your passions, and your personality to explore what areas you want to serve in on the trip! FGCU Trip Participants earn 40 Service-Learning Hours Trip Cost: $950 plus airfare cost (payments are due in increments) All participants are required to complete a trip application, background check, zoom training and have a passport that is valid through February 2026. Date: August 9th - August 16th (full days).   For more information, or to receive the trip application, please contact Rebecca Clark at rebecca@advancethefaith.org.   Advance the Faith believes that every person has value & purpose in Christ, we mentor young adults and partner with children's homes in Haiti, the Bahamas, and U.S. to support the physical, emotional, & spiritual needs of vulnerable children giving them a hope for their future & ours. We have been serving in the Bahamas since 2009.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Quality Education (4), Reduced Inequalities (10).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/10872343

A Community Partnership School is both a physical place, as well as a set of partnerships between a school and community resources. A Community Partnership School utilizes four pillars- expanded learning, wellness supports, family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership- to focus its efforts in addressing barriers to success such as hunger, poverty, lack of access to adequate health care, lack of educational supports, and other challenges the community faces, as identified by the community. Through eliminating these barriers to resources for students, staff, families, and the community, the Community Partnership Schools’ goal is to increase the chances of student success and well-being.Fort Myers Middle School, A Community Partnership School, partnered with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades, is seeking passionate FGCU students to serve as mentors and academic tutors for Fort Myers Middle School students enrolled in our Before and Afterschool Program, led by the YMCA of Southwest Florida. FGCU volunteers will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in core subjects—particularly science and reading—while also serving as positive role models. In addition to academic support, volunteers will assist with a variety of enrichment activities, including student-led clubs, arts and crafts, sports, and games. These structured stations are designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and confidence among students. Volunteers will work closely with YMCA staff to ensure programming is inclusive, engaging, and aligned with the developmental needs of middle schoolers. This is a valuable opportunity for FGCU students to gain hands-on experience in youth mentorship, education, and community engagement—while making a lasting impact on our Fort Myers Middle School students.   Volunteers are needed from August 11th 2025-May 22nd 2026. There are two shifts available each day. Shift 1 is from 7:30 AM-9:15 AM, and Shift 2 is from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM.   To sign up for this opportunity, please email Kyleigh Moses, Expanded Learning Manager, at kyleigh@unitedwaylee.org. Upon initial contact, a subsequent process will need to be completed.   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Quality Education (4), Reduced Inequalities (10). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Studies, Communication.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11345610

We're hosting a "Gentlemen's Welcome" back to school day on the first day of school, Monday, August 11, 2025 at James Stephens Elementary! WE would love to have your support in waving and cheering students on as they enter the building at 7:00 am with the Mayor, FMPD, FMFD, LCEC, FGCU and 100 various community leaders and members. Please tell me that you all would love to continue to support and cover a positive story of community love! I've hosted this event in Lee County for over 8 year and I can promise you that our kids will never forget this moment!   We are asking each person or company to bring a pack of paper or school uniform for an elementary aged child. If you have any type of swag for giveaways or a way that you all can partner with us, please feel free to join us!   To sign up for this opportunity please email Tamara "Joy" Hunter: Tamarajh@leeschools.net.   "Be Kind for Someone is pretending it's Sunny on a Rainy day!" #ItTakesaVillage #FancyBrains   Achiever ~ Woo ~ Positivity ~ Input ~ Ideation   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Good Health and Well-being (3), Quality Education (4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11344630

🍽️ Service-Learning Trip: Community Cooperative – Help End Hunger & Homelessness! Looking for a powerful way to give back and earn service-learning hours? Join us on Monday, August 11th for a service-learning trip to Community Cooperative, where you'll play a hands-on role in supporting efforts to fight hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida. 📅 Date: Monday, August 11th🕙 Service Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM🚌 Transportation Provided!📍 Meet at McTarnaghan Hall Bus Loop at 9:15 AM – we’ll depart promptly at 9:30 AM⏰ Return to campus by 2:30 PM At the site, you’ll assist with a variety of tasks focused on helping neighbors in need. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact, work alongside peers, and see service in action. 👟 What to Wear:Closed-toe shoes (no Crocs or sandals)Weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing suitable for both indoor and outdoor tasksSpots are limited, so don’t wait — sign up today and be part of something meaningful!Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11318371

Students will help with day to day process in the public education school system. This can include a variety of duties.   School time is 7:25 am- 2:40 pm. Extracurricular opportunities are possible. Volunteers are needed from August 13th 2025- May 1st 2026.   To sign up for this opportunity please email Jennifer McCain: mcclainj@hendry-schools.net Labelle High School   Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education (4).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11344748