We seek experienced private and nonprofit leaders who want to make a difference in our community. You don’t have to be an expert in any field to be successful. A commitment to a cause, organizational skills, and the drive to act will serve.
Engage Estero is an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association. Our purpose is to inform you of significant community issues and encourage your engagement to impact the quality of life in greater Estero favorably.
We do it together by:
In our 2022 Residents Survey, 75% believed there was a need for a community-based, 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical, and volunteer community organization that monitors and addresses the actions that could adversely affect our community. While 20% were unsure in their response, only 5% felt there was no need for such an organization. The reasons why Engage Estero was necessary were the need for:
Becoming a leader in Engage Estero offers you many personal benefits, opportunities to be productive, and to leave a legacy of caring for your family and neighbors. And, if you are concerned about the Environment and Water Quality, Community Development, Community Health, Safety, and Transportation, and quality Education, there are many opportunities for you to take a leadership position in one of these areas and more.
Helping others can give your life new meaning and keep you mentally stimulated and productive.
Connect to those you are helping in the community while supporting programs you believe are essential.
Interact with others from diverse backgrounds to learn new perspectives.
Boost your self-esteem.
Bring a new sense of creativity and motivation to your life.
Stretch yourself.
Increase your “feel-good” factor.
Acknowledgment of your contribution to the community you enjoy.
If you would like to participate in these activities or would like to learn more about how you can help, please consider taking on a leading role in one of the above areas. It need not take up much of your time and will be rewarding and help Engage Estero continue making a positive difference to greater Estero. Please email Jim Gilmartin, Engage Estero president engageesteropres@gmail.com, to schedule a no-obligation conversation.
