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Jobs

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 maintain ice skating rinks in the winter.

Adopt a Median

Make your neighborhood beautiful and promote a healthy environment by maintaining a median.

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 work at polling places to ensure that our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted.

Flower Garden Volunteers

Plant and nurture vibrant flower gardens in public parks.

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 to discuss your ideas.

Madison Senior Center

Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Lead an activity, provide technology assistance, and more.

Monona Terrace

A variety of opportunities are available. Facilitate student programs, volunteer at an event, give guided tours, and 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 help improve our lakes and streams.

Ride the Drive

Help us create a healthy, vibrant community by volunteering at Ride the Drive.

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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.

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Upcoming Volunteer Events

  1. Craft with Kids
    • City of Madison - Madison Senior Center
      330 West Mifflin Street
  2. Craft with Kids
    • City of Madison - Madison Senior Center
      330 West Mifflin Street
  3. Craft with Kids
    • City of Madison - Madison Senior Center
      330 West Mifflin Street
  4. Earth Day Challenge
  5. Bird & Nature Festival 2026
    • Warner Park Community Recreation Center
      1625 Northport Drive
  6. Craft with Kids
    • City of Madison - Madison Senior Center
      330 West Mifflin Street
  7. Gratitude in Nature
    • Turville Point Conservation Park
      1202 Olin Turville Ct.