Just like the rest of us, FGCU students are busy! However, they are always seeking
great experiences in the community. Here are the two best ways to connect your needs
to their availability.
Community Partner Database
Once you have signed and returned the Letter of Engagement, you are encouraged to complete this form to add your nonprofit or government agency to the database used across campus by
students, faculty, and staff. Before adding your organization, please look here to see if your organization is already in the database. If your page simply needs
updated, please email servicelearning@fgcu.edu.
Specific Requests
If you have a specific service-learning request (one-time or recurring), please submit
it here. This form allows you to connect with students and/or faculty. Once the form is
submitted, your request is added to our service opportunities database for all to see. We also target market the opportunity across campus to the most
appropriate audiences. You will also notice that Sustainable Development Goals and
career readiness skills are highlighted within each service-learning opportunity.
Feel free to complete this form for each unique request you have. Example requests
might be a need for tutors each Monday from 1-4pm or a need for volunteers to help
with an annual fundraiser this Saturday from 5-10pm. Many times, these limited timeframe
opportunities are perfect ways for students to get a taste of what your organization
does and may lead to more regular FGCU engagement later on.
Service-Learning Events
To learn more and explore participation in a future event below, please contact Justin
Fitzgerald at jfitzgerald@fgcu.edu.
Service-Learning Fairs
Taking place within the first month of fall and spring semesters, our Service-Learning
Fairs are opportunities for nonprofits and government agencies to connect with FGCU
students regarding service-learning opportunities. The frameworks from which our
office operates (found under the About Us section) are deeply integrated into this
event as community partners are categorized by Sustainable Development Goals and career
readiness skills are highlighted within the service-learning opportunities. Since
COVID-19, this event has successfully taken place virtually with over 1,000 views.
The Fall 2020 event can be seen here.
Days of Service
Week of Welcome (WOW) Day of Service
WOW Day of Service introduces first-year students to FGCU’s cornerstone value of community
engagement while helping them quickly connect to the local community and each other
in meaningful ways. The day begins with a short kickoff followed by several hours
of impactful work for approximately 100 students serving at 10 nonprofit and government
agency sites across the region.
Make A Difference Day (MADD)
Aligned with the national Make A Difference Day, this annual FGCU tradition sends
approximately 200 students out to serve and learn at a variety of nonprofits and government
agencies. The day begins with a short kickoff followed by several hours of impactful
work for approximately 200 students serving at 20 nonprofit and government agency
sites across the region.