Hogs and Kisses is a micro-sanctuary that opened its barn doors in Charlottesville in 2021. This year, Madison House is partnering with the farm to give UVA students an opportunity to volunteer with the seven pigs, five rabbits, and two turkeys! Click to learn more about Hogs & Kisses and the volunteer experience.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
HELP Line, a UVA student-led and operated crisis hotline opened its telephone lines for the current school year on September 12, 2022. The HELP Line phone number is 434-924-TALK, and its services are anonymous, confidential, and non-judgmental. The program welcomes a new staff of anonymous volunteers to the phone lines following an intensive semester of training last spring.
Throughout the last 30 years of his life, Robertson championed many causes at the University and related initiatives. He made substantial gifts to the Jefferson Scholars Foundation, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, and through his foundation, was behind donations to the student volunteer center Madison House, as well as a $2.2 million “Robertson Innovations in Education” grant supporting research to enhance teaching practices and student learning experiences.
I am always impressed with the intellectual curiosity of so many of my students. But, I am also impressed at how many appreciate their good fortune, gifts and talents and feel determined to share them with those who are less fortunate. Over the years, more and more of my students share with me their plans to seek humanitarian careers.
Also, as a board member, and now the co-chair of the Madison House, I have been impressed by the number of students who dedicate themselves to a number of community programs, while juggling a rigorous academic load.
Despite the challenges COVID-19 provided, Madison House HPD’s, volunteers, and staff were able to continue to provide services to the Charlottesville community without spreading a single known case of COVID-19!
Additionally, 100% of the House’s head program directors surveyed said that their time at Madison House strengthened their understanding of themselves as a leader, the communities surrounding UVA, future career goals, and their sense of community at UVA.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
The School of Education and Human Development offers an 11-month Masters Program in higher education.
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.
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.
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.
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 a Summer Food Justice Intern Coordinator and a Food Justice Network Program Associate for the summer of 2022. Learn more and apply here.
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 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.
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.
Loganbay Campbell (she/her) is a fourth-year in the College of Arts & Sciences pursuing a double-major in biology and Spanish. Loganbay started volunteering for the Latin and Migrant Aid program at Madison House during her second year at UVA. This semester, she is involved with Sin Barreras, a program that teaches English to Spanish speakers. Loganbay is in the process of applying to medical school and will be taking a gap year to work as a medical assistant in Charlottesville.
Rebecca Franks (she/her) is a fourth-year in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Bioethics. For the past three years, Becca has served as the Madison House program director for Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy (CART), a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with physical or intellectual disabilities. Becca is also a volunteer EMT with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (CARS). At CARS, she responds to 911 calls in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area, proving medical care and transport to the hospital. Lastly, Becca volunteers at the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Next year, Becca will be returning to Texas for medical school.
Because of the formative experiences from her time as the Big Event Head Program Director at Madison House, Jyotika decided to make the shift from investment banking into impact investing for a firm that specializes in venture philanthropy. Now, Jyotika and her peers work to invest philanthropic capital efficiently in social enterprises that are driving positive social, economic, and environmental change to tackle some of the most pervasive issues we face today.
Nina Robertson is a fourth-year in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in global public health. Nina serves as the Madison House program director for Adopt-A-Grandparent (AAGP) at Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation Center (CHRC), through which she works with elderly residents and other student volunteers to facilitate healthy connections and bonding experiences. Nina also volunteers on the Madison House HELP Line outreach team, a 24/7 free and confidential cries hotline run by students. In addition, she is a research intern at the Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC), a national nonprofit that aims to eliminate barriers of treatment for individuals with severe mental illness.
Hannah Zaveri is a third-year majoring in Global Public Health and Sociology. Hannah serves as the Habitat for Humanity UVA (HUVA) Youth Leadership Team Coordinator, through which she works with high school students passionate about affordable housing. She also volunteers at UVA Children’s Hospital through Madison House Medical Services and is on the Peer Health Educator (PHE) leadership team. As a PHE, she recently co-organized the 30th Annual Fourth Year 5K (4Y5K), whose proceeds go to the Leslie Baltz Art Study Fund.
As Madison House resumes in-person volunteering this summer, I want to take a moment to thank all of you — our community partners — who have worked so tirelessly the past fifteen months. I have been inspired by your resilience, your perseverance, your dedication, your creativity, and your love for our friends and neighbors. Thank you for all you do for the community, and thank you for all you do for Madison House’s student volunteers.
Wanda Birckhead Farrar began her Madison House experience in high school in the 1970s. She was hired by then Executive Director, Judy Gough, to do part-time work. Unlike most people who have been involved with Madison House, Wanda was never a student at UVA and never served as a Madison House volunteer. All the same, the House had a significant impact on her life and shaped her career path in a way similar to the students who serve through the House.
Kara Sangiuolo is a fourth year student working on a double major in Biology and Global Public Health. With medical school aspirations, she has been studying for the MCAT. Despite the heavy workload that comes with pre-med, she has made time to be a Head Program Director (HPD) for Madison House’s Youth Mentoring program.
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.
