Volunteering

There are a variety of ways to get involved in the community by volunteering on your own, as part of a class, with a group of friends, or as part of a program. The Morgridge Center for Public Service can help you find the right opportunity for you that matches your interests, skills, career goals, and schedule.

Local Volunteer Opportunities

Search our local volunteer opportunity database that lists hundreds of one-time and ongoing going ways to volunteer. You can find an opportunity that meets your interests, professional goals, and skills today! Get started now at www.volunteeryourtime.org.

Advocacy and Social Justice Opportunities

Another way to make a difference in your community is to become involved in organizations that work to raise awareness, address policy, and affect change around social issues. Whether you want to protect the environment, ensure affordable housing, promote a fair society, foster civic engagement, or support children, families, and people with disabilities, you can find the right opportunity for you. For a list of these Madison organizations and their volunteer opportunities visit www.communityshares.com.

Volunteer Transportation Program

The Volunteer Transportation Program is a FREE service courtesy of the Morgridge Center.  It provides free taxi service to volunteer sites beyond the bus lines.  Click here for more details and information about how to sign up.

Morgridge Mail E-Newsletter

Subscribe to Morgridge Mail, a weekly (during academic year) email of updates, announcements ,and local one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities for each week.  Just enter your information below and click subscribe to have opportunities delivered right to your inbox .Sign Up Now

Spanish Language Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to increase your fluency in spanish or to use your skills to help meet community needs. Visit our spanish language volunteer page to find current volunteer opportunities available in Madison.

Pre-med Volunteer Opportunities

We have compiled a list of a variety of volunteer opportunities related to Pre-Med students in our community. Not only are these wonderful ways to spend your time, they will also help you build your resume and make connections in the area that can serve as valuable references and resources! View current opportunities here.

Need more help?

Make a one-on-one appointment with our Campus Liaison to help you find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you or your student organization.  Fill out the volunteer interest form and email it to us at morgridge@union.wisc.edu we'll arrange a meeting time to discuss it with you.