Volunteering & Internships
- Adopt a Block
Pick up litter on your adopted block, and make downtown Madison clean, beautiful and inviting for all!
- Adopt Ice Partnership
Help Parks staff with maintaining ice skating rinks during the winter season.
- Adopt a Median
Make Madison beautiful and promote a healthy environment by maintaining medians!
- Apply to be on a City Committee
View a list of current Committee Vacancies that you may be able to fill.
- Election Officials
Election Officials ensure that our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted. Officials help elections to run smoothly, and are compensated for their time.
- Flower Garden Volunteers
Join us in the colorful world of volunteer flower gardening, adding beauty to Madison's Parks since 1986. Plant and nurture vibrant flower gardens in our community - let's grow together!
- Madison Public Library
Opportunities in our libraries change regularly. If you have a special talent or skill you would like to share, contact your local library’s manager to discuss your ideas.
- Madison Senior Center
Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Provide services, or work side-by-side with older adults in the community.
- Monona Terrace
A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Mentor a classroom, volunteer at an event, give guided tours, and much more!
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Explore horticulture, gardening, the environment, beauty, and the partnership between people and nature. Volunteers welcome and educate visitors, and partner with staff to keep the gardens beds beautiful.
- Rain Gardens
Growing a rain garden is a great way to get involved in improving our lakes and streams. Join the 1,000 Rain Gardens initiative.
- Ride the Drive
Join us in helping to create a more vibrant, healthy community at Ride the Drive by volunteering. Join the RTD crew and receive a free event t-shirt!
- Affirmative Action Student Professionals in Residence (AASPIRE)
College students interested in Public Administration can intern for 8-9 weeks. Interns will be guided and mentored by City staff.
AASPIRE internships are paid positions, sponsored by the City of Madison.- Law Student Internship Program
Intern with the Office of the City Attorney (OCA). Students receive on-the-job training, while helping the OCA to best serve the City of Madison.
- Madison Public Library
Internships are available for students of many different disciplines. Students interested in library science, communications, media, art, education and more are encouraged to apply!
- Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program
The Wanda Fullmore Program gives underprivileged teens the opportunity to gain training and employment in the City government.
Upcoming Volunteer Events
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Garner Park
333 S. Rosa Rd.
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Garner Park
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Owen Conservation Park
6021 Old Sauk Road
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Owen Conservation Park
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Owen Conservation Park
6021 Old Sauk Road
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Owen Conservation Park
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Aldo Leopold Nature Center
330 Femrite Drive
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Aldo Leopold Nature Center