Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Day of Service - Fall 2024 - MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND!!!

Join this exciting FGCU tradition and take part in Weeks of Welcome (WOW) Day of Service on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

There's no better way to make friends and get connected to FGCU and the SWFL community than by spending a morning together serving others.

Note:  If you would like to register as a SITE LEADER, do NOT register using this form.  Instead, click here to register as a site leader:  https://fgcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10176169 

 

TIMELINE OF THE DAY:

8:00am:  Check-in at the FGCU Student Plaza Bus Loop
8:30am:  Kickoff and depart on buses
9:00am:  Serve at sites across the SWFL community
12:00pm: Wrap-Up
12:15pm: Depart sites
12:45pm-1:00pm:  Arrive back at FGCU and have lunch together while reflecting on your day!

 

MANDATORY PRE-EVENT CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in prior to the morning of the event. You will be assigned to a site at this time (assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis!). Pre-event check-in will be open August 19-21 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in McTarnaghan Hall 229.  A list of sites can be found below.
IMPORTANT: Anyone under 18 MUST bring a signed copy of your waiver with you (signed by a parent or legal guardian). If we do not receive your waiver, you will not be able to participate in the event.

Please note that if you do not check-in by 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 21, your space will be released to students on the waitlist.

 

GROUPS: If you have friends (or a group) that you would like to serve with at the same site, each person must RSVP in Eagle Link and check-in at our office between August 19-21. Please arrange to pre-check-in as a group because site capacities are limited and we are unable to hold spaces.

 

TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be provided. We will meet in the FGCU Student Plaza/Bus Loop promptly at 8am. Buses depart at 8:30am.

 

IMPORTANT: Once you RSVP and pre-check-in, your community agency is fully counting on you to be there that morning, so please be 100% sure you can attend before committing!

 

ATTIRE AND WHAT TO BRING: Please wear either an FGCU shirt or blue and green to represent the university out in the community! Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide event-specific shirts this time as we have done in past years. Be sure to dress comfortably, wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. Don't forget to bring water!

 

Sites you will be able to choose from during site selection (8/19-8/21 in MCT 229):

Community Cooperative

I Will Mentorship Foundation Community Garden

IMAG History & Science Center

Midwest Food Bank

Quality Life Center

The Wonder Gardens

FGCU EH&S Sustainability Efforts (On Campus)

FGCU Food Forest (On Campus)