Madison House programs are led under the direction of 19 Head Program Directors and 180 site/task specific Program Directors. Madison House student leadership embraces the philosophy of volunteer service and do not receive academic credit or pay for their services. These leaders participate in student and staff-run volunteer management and leadership development trainings. These student leaders are responsible for the entire volunteer management process of recruitment, training, screening, placement, supervision, recognition, and evaluation.
Madison House cultivates and builds long term partnerships with over 70 agencies in the community, including public schools, child care centers, nursing homes and senior centers, community youth organizations, housing and environmental organizations, medical facilities, and local non-profit organizations. The clients that Madison House volunteers serve through these agencies are from every age range, economic status, gender, ethnic/racial background and sexual orientation. However, over 50 percent of our volunteer sites work with youth under the age of 18. Community agencies estimate that Madison House volunteers impact the lives of over 17,000 of their clients.
(Visit the links on the left to learn more about Madison House volunteer and leadership opportunities.)
How to Volunteer with a Madison House Program
Madison House volunteer opportunities are categorized under 19 student-run programs. Visit the programs page to read about each program. Madison House volunteers serve our partnering community agencies on a scheduled weekly basis. A semester commitment is required, though some programs require a year-long commitment. All Madison House volunteers participate in a training session prior to volunteering. The amount and type of training is specific to each program.
Fall Registration
Fall Registration begins on the first day of classes, Tuesday August 26, 2008. Registration takes place at Madison House Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm or at the Fall Fair Registration Wednesday September 3, 2008 from 3-7pm at Newcomb Hall Plaza (by the bookstore). Most programs register on a first come, first serve basis.
Some programs only register volunteers in the fall sememster. These programs are Holiday Sharing and Medical Services. Holiday Sharing registration is the same as all other programs. Medical Services has a separate registration process. Returning volunteers register the week of September 3rd at Madison House. New Volunteers register Sunday September 7th. Click here to visit the Medical Services website for more detailed information. Registration for the Big Sibling program takes place in March. Check the Big Sibling website for details.
