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Madison House, UVA Career Center, and UVA Learning in Action Present Serving Society Conference

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In an effort to advise Madison House volunteers and UVA students on careers in public service, Madison House partnered with UVA Career Center and UVA Learning in Action to present the first annual Serving Society Conference.

Nearly 60 UVA students, including Madison House volunteers and student leaders, attended this first Serving Society Conference.

Nearly 60 UVA students, including Madison House volunteers and student leaders, attended this first Serving Society Conference.

The conference provided nearly 60 UVA students in attendance the opportunity to connect and network with UVA alumni working in these fields. Presenters and featured speakers introduced students to careers in social entrepreneurship, NGOs, nonprofits, social work, counseling and religious/spiritual organizations.

Sarah Olijar, UVA student and Madison House Head Program Director, presented on volunteer management.

Sarah Olijar, UVA student and Madison House Head Program Director, presented on volunteer management.

Sarah Olijar, Madison House's Medical Services Head Program Director presented information to conference attendees regarding her experience managing Medical Service's 600 volunteers. Sarad Davenport, Community Partner for Madison House's PLAY: After School Activities program and Executive Director of City of Promise, also presented to conference attendees and sat on a panel for question and answer sessions. 

Sarad Davenport, Executive Director of City of Promise, answered questions from UVA students in attendance.

Sarad Davenport, Executive Director of City of Promise, answered questions from UVA students in attendance.

Students who attended the day-long conference expressed excitement, gratitude and appreciation for the event, citing it as a great opportunity to learn about entry-level jobs in nonprofits, how to practice self-care and how to pursue careers that build specific skill sets.