Are you ready to make a real impact for our ocean and your future? For years, FGCU students have been a driving force behind successful cleanups with Ocean Blue Project. Now, Ocean Blue is inviting bold, compassionate leaders and student organizations to step up as Ocean Blue Wavemakers! Wavemakers are fundraising champions dedicated to protecting our beaches and marine life. By joining as a Wavemaker, you’ll gain valuable leadership experience, expand your professional network, and power vital ocean cleanup and education efforts. This is your chance to stand out, develop in-demand skills, and make a difference for the planet, all while building your resume. Answer the call. Become an Ocean Blue Wavemaker today and inspire your campus to create a cleaner, brighter future for our ocean! A supportive Ocean Blue Team is ready to help you dive in.   To sign up for this opportunity, please email volunteer@oceanblueproject.org with "FGCU Wavemaker" in the subject line.    Students who complete this event gain skills in Oral/Written Communications, Digital Technology, Leadership. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation (6), Sustainable Cities and Communities (11), Responsible Consumption and Production (12), Life Below Water (14). This aligns with the following Academic Majors: Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Education, Biology.Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11345656

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. Volunteers will have a unique opportunity to contribute to programming through hands on experiences with students, staff, and the community, which supports students from undeserved communities, creating a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives. Volunteers will assist in various opportunities from stocking food in the food pantry to organizing and distributing clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies. This service benefits the students and provides volunteers with a sense of fulfillment, personal growth, and the rewarding experience of making a difference. The CPS team will accommodate any volunteer according to their availability. Hours are between 8:00am to 4:00pm   To sign up for this opportunity, please email Flora Sharp, Family and Community Engagement Manager, Fort Myers Middle, A Community Partnership School United Way Community Partnership School   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty (1), Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-being (3), Reduced Inequalities (10).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11294879

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

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

Switch4Good is galvanizing a worldwide movement, paving the way for a plant-rich food system without all the inequities, biases, and inefficiencies of the current legacy situation, starting with the most vulnerable animal food, dairy. Our vision is a world where compassion replaces exploitation, where animals and people thrive, free from profit-driven harm in our food system. Service learning projects with Switch4Good’s Campus Action Now can take many forms, with some options including recipe development, research and writing, argumentative writing, legislative advocacy, and educational outreach. All projects center around learning how moving away from dairy can push the world toward a more sustainable, just, and compassionate food environment. Service learners work toward deliverables that are used in Switch4Good’s advocacy and awareness campaigns, building professional skills and competencies that empower them to make tangible changes in their communities.   Volunteers are needed from 08/18/25-12/12/25. Students can serve at varying times within this range, but they will need to be able to serve for a substantial number of weeks (at least half of the term).   To sign up for this opportunity, please email lucyw@switch4good.org Swithch4Good   Students who complete this event gain skills in Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Professionalism/Work Ethic. This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger (2), Good Health and Well-being (3), Climate Action (13), Life on Land (15).Hosted by: Service-Learning OpportunitiesAdditional Information can be found at: https://getinvolved.fgcu.edu/event/11309092