Fill out a volunteer interest form for Fall 2026!
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Fill out a volunteer interest form for Fall 2026! 〰️
Welcome to Madison House
At Madison House, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant community of student volunteers who are committed to making a difference in our local community and the world.
Students choose service among one of four program tracks:
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Students involved in animal welfare programs assist with the feeding, cleaning, and care of rescued animals at local refuge centers.
Environmental service programs include opportunities for students who would like to steward and tend to outdoor spaces. Students might repair trails or care for community gardens that donate produce to local food banks and shelters.
View a complete list of programs and current opportunities in GivePulse (free account required for view access):
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Madison House volunteers serve more than 75 schools, child-care centers, recreational programs & after-school programs in the Charlottesville region. Our trained volunteers help the youngest members of our community, from six weeks old up through high school, by providing tutoring, coaching, child-care and other education services.
Please note that all Education & Youth Services volunteers must undergo a background check and complete training through the Office of Youth Protection.
View programs and service opportunities in the categories below in GivePulse (free account required for view access).
Education:
Youth:
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Medical services programs provide various volunteer opportunities for UVA students at the UVA Health System, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Blue Ridge Health District, Charlottesville Free Clinics, and several hospice locations. Sign-ups for Medical Services placements during the academic year typically occur only during the Fall semester. Students must commit to a full academic year of service and attend a mandatory orientation session. There are also summer placement opportunities, and that information is available during the Spring semester each year.
Summer 2026 Sign Up Information Now Available!
Click here for registration requirements and timelines.Visit this link in GivePulse for a list of programs and opportunities for Health & Medical Services programs during the academic year (free account required for view access).
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Human services programs provide support to some of our area’s most vulnerable communities. Among other opportunities, student volunteers may serve at food pantries and day shelters, staff a local crisis helpline, form long-lasting relationships with elderly persons, aid in the construction and restoration of homes in the community, and even become certified to help local families file their yearly tax returns.
To view a complete list of programs and current opportunities in Human Services, please visit this link in GivePulse (free account required for view access).
Through Madison House you can engage in meaningful volunteer initiatives and learning opportunities that address critical needs in the community, while also promoting your personal growth and leadership development.
Our primary volunteer recruitment cycle takes place in the fall, and limited additional recruitment occurs in the spring. A select number of programs may recruit year-round. Outside of formal recruitment cycles, please follow us on Instagram for current volunteer recruitment needs.
2025 - 2026 PROGRAMS
Madison House offers a wide range of service and leadership experiences. Click a track below to view programs and service opportunities in GivePulse (free account required for view access):
Note: 2026-2027 program information links coming August 3, 2026!
“I wanted to make an impact while I was in Charlottesville, and that’s how I knew I needed to volunteer with Madison House. Volunteering takes you outside UVA and introduces you to the people who have their roots here.”