Volunteer Stories

Graduating Interns Reflect on Their Time at Madison House

Graduating Interns Reflect on Their Time at Madison House

Cattie Li and Caroline Young are marketing and communications interns at Madison House. As their time at UVA comes to a close, they reflect on their work at Madison House the past few years and offer useful words of wisdom to students looking to get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Walking Bus: Fostering Relationships Between Elementary and College Students

Walking Bus: Fostering Relationships Between Elementary and College Students

Walking Bus, a new Madison House program, arose when a detrimental shortage of bus drivers led Charlottesville City Schools to expand their walking zones. Because of this, all students within a 3/4 mile radius of Clark Elementary School must walk to school or be dropped off. In light of this, Madison House volunteers began walking children to school for what can be a long and dark route.

Student Spotlight: Margot Seidel

Student Spotlight: Margot Seidel

“Taxes, at face value, are not the most exciting thing in the world. But the people you meet and the impact you get to make as a part of CASH are incredible,” Margot says. Read why fourth-year HPD Margot Seidel believes CASH has been a highlight of her volunteer experience.