Are you ready to make a difference in the Charlottesville community? Madison House, the independent student volunteer center at the University of Virginia, is excited to welcome new volunteers for the upcoming year!

Whether you're passionate about health care, education, housing improvement, environmental sustainability, or animal welfare, Madison House offers a wide range of programs to match your interests. If you haven’t already explored what’s available, we encourage you to check out our current volunteer opportunities in GivePulse (make a free account to view individual listings) or attend an upcoming informational event.

Learn More at AN UPCOMING Event

Want to meet student leaders and learn more about our programs? Join us at one of our upcoming events:

🎉 Resource Fairs

Fall Activities Fair
Monday, August 25 | 11am–3pm | South Lawn
Public Service Fair
Wednesday, August 27 | 4:30pm–7pm | Newcomb Hall Ballroom
- Madison House’s presentation is 6:10–6:30pm or stop by our program tables in the Commonwealth Room

🧭 Info Sessions by Program Track

Health & Medical Services
Thursday, August 28 | 6:30pm–7:30pm | Newcomb Hall Ballroom
Education & Youth Services
Tuesday, September 2 | 7pm-8pm | Wilson 402
Animals & Environmental Services
Wednesday, September 3 | 5:30pm–6:30pm | Green Room at Runk Dining Hall
Human Services
Wednesday, September 3 | 7pm–8pm | 1515 Lounge on University Avenue

Ready to Get Started?

Becoming a volunteer is easy! Just follow these steps:

Apply to Madison House
Create a GivePulse profile. Once your profile is set up, you will complete a general volunteer commitment form. (Returning volunteers, if you already have a GivePulse profile, you can go straight to the volunteer commitment form.)
Submit a Placement Request Form
- Priority Deadline: September 5
- Regular Deadline: September 12
Note: Some programs, like Health & Medical Services, may have additional requirements.

You should hear back from student program leaders within a week of the submission deadlines regarding your placement request.

Questions?

We’re here to help! Reach out to us anytime at info@madisonhouse.org.

We can’t wait to meet you and help you find your perfect volunteer opportunity. Let’s make this year one of impact, growth, and community!