Summer of Service

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This series features local organizations that help the community overcome a variety of challenges. 

Each weekly workshop includes a short presentation, followed by breakout group discussions and activities. 

Presenters will offer several options for service projects that can be completed in a time and place that works for you!

Speaker Line-up

All virtual programs begin at 1 p.m.

  • June 16 – Amy-Jane McWilliam, Lee County Library System
  • June 23 - Jason Teeters, Collaboratory
  • June 30 - Shannon Stainken, Sanibel Sea School and Kealey McNeal, Coastal Watch
  • July 7 - Valerie Teachout, Hanley Foundation
  • July 14 - Neighborhood Accountability Board, a division of Lee County Human and Veteran Services
  • July 21 - Jodi Walborn, Streets Alive of Southwest Florida
  • July 28 - Angela Page, Love Your Rebellion

Expectations of Participants

  • Attend and participate in all seven virtual workshops. More than two unexcused absences will forfeit your spot in the program.
  • Communicate with staff mentor if unable to attend a workshop.
  • Finish projects and return them to library (if applicable) by Aug. 13 in order to receive credit. 
  • Participants are strongly urged to make sure this program qualifies for their service hour requirements and provide any required paperwork to their staff mentor. All participants will receive a letter verifying their hours and participation in the program by Sept.16 or sooner.

System Requirements

  • Electronic device such as a Chromebook, laptop, desktop, iOS or Android device
    Note: Some functions, like breakout rooms, may not work with iOS and/or Android.
  • Internet connection
  • Microphone and headphones are strongly recommended.
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to test out their equipment at the June 16 meeting.

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