University of Wisconsin–Madison

Spring Badger Volunteers: Volunteers in Action

Badger Volunteer Lizzie Peterson (left) and Vera Wei (right) help facilitate science activities for elementary and middle school students at the Discovery Building.

Badger Volunteer Lizzie Peterson (left) and Vera Wei (right) help facilitate science activities for elementary and middle school students at the Discovery Building. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team at the Discovery Building.

A Badger Volunteers team at the Discovery Building. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team helps wrap a rug together at Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit that aims to build homes, communities and hope, locally and around the world.

A Badger Volunteers team helps wrap a rug together at Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit that aims to build homes, communities and hope, locally and around the world. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Kelsey Hickok helps roll up a rug at Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit that aims to build homes, communities and hope, locally and around the world.

Badger Volunteer Kelsey Hickok helps roll up a rug at Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit that aims to build homes, communities and hope, locally and around the world. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Ashlyn Barry helps pick up broken branches at the Holy Wisdom Monastery, a community that offers hospitality to individuals and groups through peaceful, contemplative spaces, healthy meals and interaction with other people.

Badger Volunteer Ashlyn Barry helps pick up broken branches at the Holy Wisdom Monastery, a community that offers hospitality to individuals and groups through peaceful, contemplative spaces, healthy meals and interaction with other people. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team at the Holy Wisdom Monastery providing a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks

A Badger Volunteers team at the Holy Wisdom Monastery. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Amalia Jaeck plays with a student before lunchtime at the Lussier Community Education Center, a facility that builds community, creates opportunities and enriches education.

Badger Volunteer Amalia Jaeck plays with a student before lunchtime at the Lussier Community Education Center, a facility that builds community, creates opportunities and enriches education. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team at the Lussier Community Education Center.

A Badger Volunteers team at the Lussier Community Education Center. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Ben Koziol assists a customer as they shop through St. Vincent De Paul, a food pantry that allows customers to shop for about five days’ worth of groceries.

Badger Volunteer Ben Koziol assists a customer as they shop through St. Vincent De Paul, a food pantry that allows customers to shop for about five days’ worth of groceries. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Katelyn Condon assists a customer as they shop through St. Vincent De Paul, a food pantry that allows customers to shop for about five days’ worth of groceries.

Badger Volunteer Katelyn Condon assists a customer as they shop through St. Vincent De Paul, a food pantry that allows customers to shop for about five days’ worth of groceries. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team at St. Vincent De Paul.

A Badger Volunteers team at St. Vincent De Paul. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Suet Lee repairs a bicycle at Wheels for Winners, a nonprofit organization that provides bicycles to youth who are positive influences in their communities.

Badger Volunteer Suet Lee repairs a bicycle at Wheels for Winners, a nonprofit organization that provides bicycles to youth who are positive influences in their communities. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer James Curliss repairs a bike tire at Wheels for Winners, a nonprofit organization that provides bicycles to youth who are positive influences in their communities.

Badger Volunteer James Curliss repairs a bike tire at Wheels for Winners, a nonprofit organization that provides bicycles to youth who are positive influences in their communities. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team at Wheels for Winners.

A Badger Volunteers team at Wheels for Winners. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Ellie Stark (left) and Morgan Kamholz (right) putting together sustainability signs at Wingra Park.

Badger Volunteer Ellie Stark (left) and Morgan Kamholz (right) putting together sustainability signs at Wingra Park. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Taylor Madl (left) and Ellie Stark (right) giving each other a helping hand at Wingra Park.

Badger Volunteer Taylor Madl (left) and Ellie Stark (right) giving each other a helping hand at Wingra Park. Photo by: Xai Xiong

A Badger Volunteers team working with the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, an organization that seeks to improve Wisconsin’s environment, economy and quality of life.

A Badger Volunteers team working with the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative, an organization that seeks to improve Wisconsin’s environment, economy and quality of life. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Kenneth Mui tutors a student in math at the Bayview Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 300 low-income residents, primarily immigrants and refugees.

Badger Volunteer Kenneth Mui tutors a student in math at the Bayview Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 300 low-income residents, primarily immigrants and refugees. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Mark Salamone tutors a student in history at the Bayview Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 300 low-income residents, primarily immigrants and refugees.

Badger Volunteer Mark Salamone tutors a student in history at the Bayview Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 300 low-income residents, primarily immigrants and refugees. Photo by: Xai Xiong

Badger Volunteer Brett Danen plays a puzzle game with students at the Bayview Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 300 low-income residents, primarily immigrants and refugees.

Badger Volunteer Brett Danen plays a puzzle game with students at the Bayview Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to approximately 300 low-income residents, primarily immigrants and refugees. Photo by: Xai Xiong