COVID-19, Community Partners, History, UVa Students, Volunteer Stories
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Looking Ahead, and Celebrating Over 50 Years of ...

Madison House’s Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CASH) program works to train and coordinate student-volunteers to provide free tax preparation for low- and moderate-income community members…This year marks 15 years since the launch of the C’ville Tax Aid Coalition — a partnership including Madison House and the University of Virginia Community Credit Union that is coordinated by the United Way of Greater Charlottesville. Since its inception in 2007, the Coalition has generated over $35 million in direct economic impact for the Charlottesville area community.

Looking Ahead, and Celebrating Over 50 Years of Madison House Tax Preparation
Volunteer Stories, UVa Students
Madison House
Student Leadership: Chelsea Li

As a first year at the University of Virginia (UVA), Chelsea Li (CLAS ‘20) wanted to soak up all the opportunities that the University had to offer. She found herself exploring new clubs and classes and was especially eager to be in the community. “In high school,” she said, “I felt as if I was missing a lot of the learning that happens outside the classroom.” This desire to stretch her curiosity across disciplines and interests, along with an intrinsic desire to uplift those around her, was what first brought Chelsea to Madison House.

Student Leadership: Chelsea Li
Alumni, Volunteer Stories, Student Athletes
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Olympic Silver Medalist Paige Madden’s Madison ...

The House has long been a place where students can come to find or rediscover themselves and their place within the community. This held true for Paige, who shared that “it gives me peace of mind knowing that I am a good swimmer but that's not what defines me. There's so much more to life, like helping others. My time at Madison House has allowed me to see that.”

Olympic Silver Medalist Paige Madden’s Madison House Experience
UVa Students, COVID-19
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Madison House Youth Mentoring Volunteer ...

Kruse, from Ridgeland, Mississippi, is a fourth-year student in the McIntire School of Commerce. She initially got involved in the program because of her prior experience in advocacy work.

“Ultimately, the goal of the program is for students to learn about environmental science through a native lens,” Kruse said. “Maelee Hearington, another UVA student, and I wrote the curriculum to focus on science, social activism and social justice. We also provide additional resources like workbooks, markers, easels and notebooks.”

Madison House Youth Mentoring Volunteer Inspires Native American Youth Through Science
UVa Students, COVID-19
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Hoos Helping (Virtually!)

On March 11, 2020, all Madison House in-person volunteering was suspended in an effort to slow the emergence of COVID-19. Shortly after, a Spring Action Team headed by Madison House student volunteers Simmy Bhatia, Caroline Hallowell, and Mikaela Rirchardson worked in coordination with Dr. Rose Cole, the Madison House Director of Community Engagement, to begin developing a virtual volunteering initiative called "Hoos Helping."

Hoos Helping (Virtually!)

Current Opportunities

Close up foundation to launch civic fellowship

Close Up’s Civic Fellowship will run from September 2022 - July 2023, and the fellowship is a paid full time opportunity for recent college graduates looking to learn more about the political process. Learn more here.

Apply!

Connect with alumni for project work

Bridges is an initiative started by the Virginia Alumni Mentoring Community (VAM) to connect UVA alumni and students through project-based work. On the platform, UVA alumni post short-term, well-defined projects that students can complete in approximately 10-40 hours across 2-5 weeks. Click here to learn more and get involved.

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SCRIBE AMERICA is hiring in various virginia doctors’ offices

ScribeAmerica, the nation’s largest employer of medical scribes, is hiring both full- time and part-time positions across multiple Emergency Departments and Offices in Virginia. Medical Scribes are documentation specialists who assist physicians in documenting patient encounters, thus allowing physicians to focus more of their shift on medical decision making and increasing the number of patients seen during a scheduled shift. Apply here or reach out to Ian Fraser (ian.fraser@scribeamerica.com) with any questions.

MORVEN summer institute hiring summer institute coordinator, interns

The Morven Summer Institute is looking for an energetic undergraduate or graduate student to serve as the Institute Coordinator this summer. The Coordinator will be encouraged to enroll in one of Morven's three summer classes (PLAP 3160/ GSVS 3160: Politics of Food, GSVS 3110/ ARCH 3500/5500: Sustainable Communities, or ARH 4500/ AAS 4559: Morven's Enslaved and Descendant Communities). Reach out to Madison Dillard (mhd4sa@virginia.edu) with any questions and apply here.

Additionally, Morven is also hiring paid interns for the Summer and Fall 2022 seasons. Interns are paid $12/ hour and will learn about regenerative farming practices, local food distribution, volunteer coordination, and much more. Apply for the summer 2022 position here and here for the Fall 2022 position.

DART is hiring in community Organizing

DART (Direct Action and Research Training Center) is hiring full-time, grassroots organizers in a variety of cities around the United States to pursue racial and socioeconomic justice. Visit DART’s website to apply or learn more. Reach out to hannah@thedartcenter.org with any questions.

Americorps vista at piedmont housing alliance

The Financial Opportunity Center + Housing Hub at Piedmont Housing Alliance will host an AmeriCorps VISTA position from Aug. ‘22 to Aug. ‘23. This is a paid year of service working on affordable housing and anti-poverty issues in the greater Charlottesville community. Visit the site to learn more and apply.

Deadline is July 18, 2022.

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Support horse, mule, donkey, and pony rescue in ALBEmarle county

Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue, a horse, donkey, mule, and pony rescue facility located in Afton, VA, is looking for volunteers to assist in a variety of capacities from horse care (manure pick up, grooming, feeding) to event help. Learn more about open positions and sign up here or reach out to Meg Phillips (meghann.j.phillips@gmail.com) with any questions.

Interested in studying higher education?

The School of Education and Human Development offers an 11-month Masters Program in higher education.

Learn more about this and similar programs here.

Join the virginia alumni mentoring (VAM) community

The Virginia Alumni Mentoring (VAM) Community seeks to support current UVA students in their professional development journeys. In this virtual community, students can reach out to mentors for guidance through one-off conversations, longer term mentoring relationships, and project work. Join the community to build both relationships and skills. Click here to learn more and join.

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Cville’s Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is hiring

The Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is currently looking for two paid interns - one to assist with event planning and execution and another to assist with teen programs that promote bystander intervention. Interns will be paid $18/ hour for 5 - 10 hours per week. Positions start ASAP and will end by late June. If interested in the events internship, send a resume to Laurie Jean (prevention@saracville.org), and if interested in the bystander prevention education internship, send a resume and cover letter to Jada (jada@saracville.org) to apply.

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donate gently used furniture to Refurnished

Refurnished is a non-profit, student-led effort that connects volunteers from the University and organizations in Charlottesville with community members to provide gently-used furniture to those in need. Furniture donations are encouraged, and pick up service is free for the greater Charlottesville area. Learn more about how to donate or volunteer here.

Blue Ridge FiEld Camp seeking counselors

Charlottesville’s Blue Ridge Field Camp is seeking talented counselors for its 2022 Summer Camp, Adventure Weeks, and Leadership Schools. Experiences with outdoors camps or activities such as paddling, backpacking, and climbing is of particular interest. Please reach out to Todd Barnett (toddhjbarnett@gmail.com) and check out more information here. $6,000/ summer.

Cultivate Charlottesville is hiring interns

Cultivate Charlottesville is hiring a Summer Food Justice Intern Coordinator and a Food Justice Network Program Associate for the summer of 2022. Learn more and apply here.

Looking for a Summer position and on grounds housing?

Leadership Alliance and the Virginia - North Carolina Alliance Undergraduate Research Programs are looking for a shared Residential Mentor to live in Bice House from June 5 - August 2, 2022. The mentor will be expected to offer guidance and support for undergraduate researchers.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Maurice Walker (emw5m@virginia.edu) by Thursday, May 19th.

Morgan Stanley DIversity Graduate Fellowship Program

Morgan Stanley is accepting applications for their 2022 Quantitative Finance Diversity Graduate Program. The program is designed to help diverse PhD and Masters students gain a better understanding of the financial services industry. Learn more and apply here.

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Looking Ahead, and Celebrating Over 50 Years of Madison House Tax Preparation

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Looking Ahead, and Celebrating Over 50 Years of Madison House Tax Preparation

Madison House’s Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CASH) program works to train and coordinate student-volunteers to provide free tax preparation for low- and moderate-income community members…This year marks 15 years since the launch of the C’ville Tax Aid Coalition — a partnership including Madison House and the University of Virginia Community Credit Union that is coordinated by the United Way of Greater Charlottesville. Since its inception in 2007, the Coalition has generated over $35 million in direct economic impact for the Charlottesville area community.