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Summer Volunteer Program

UVA undergraduates should apply through the Madison House's medical services programs.

This intensive program for adult volunteers occurs during the summer months of May-August. We expect you to commit to volunteer service at, typically, 2 shifts per week over a 9-week period. We'll arrange your start and stop dates on an individual basis. We can accommodate vacations in most cases.

Note: Some programs require additional hours. The Emergency Department, for example, requires volunteers to commit to 100 hours and typically four shifts per week.

Required Service: May - August, typically two shifts per week, depending on the assignment

Shift Type: Each shift is a minimum of 3 hours.

When to Apply: January through April 

How to Apply: 

Summer Volunteer Requirements

To become a summer volunteer, you must:

  • Be at least 18
  • Choose three volunteer role options (before calling us)
  • Interview with a volunteer coordinator
  • Submit an application
  • Provide two references
  • Authorize a criminal history background check
  • Get a health assessment 
  • Attend a two-hour training
  • Obtain ID badge
  • Undergo role-specific training