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.

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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