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Discover a Social Issue You Care About

Continuing along the Active Citizen Continuum, students can find many ways to learn more about the social issue they are focused on while volunteering. We encourage students to dive more deeply into the why behind the issue. For example, if you volunteer at a food bank every Saturday, this stage should encourage students to ask questions such as, "Why does our community need a food bank," or "What would need to happen to ensure families never need a food bank?"

Which issues do you care most deeply about?

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Don’t miss the chance to show how your service connects to your career goals and sets you apart in a competitive job market.

Service-learning isn’t just a university requirement — it’s a powerful way to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network, and apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings. By including your service-learning projects on your résumé and LinkedIn profile, you highlight key skills like leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving — all of which employers are actively seeking. Make sure your impact stands out and tells the story of who you are as both a student and a future professional.

View a Community Engaged Sample Résumé HERE or review resources provided by FGCU Career Development Services to craft a résumé tailored to you and your professional journey!