Whether you’re new to Madison or familiar with the city, Badger Volunteers is a unique opportunity for all UW–Madison students to engage with their local community and cultivate real-world experience in their field of interest.
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Morgridge Center for Public Service 2022-23 Year in Review
The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its 2022-23 annual report highlighting the center’s activities over the past year.
‘Aha! Moment:’ Morgridge Center Alum Finds Her Calling in Protecting the Environment
As a junior at UW–Madison, Lauren Lewandowski applied to the Morgridge Center for Public Service on a whim. Today, she considers it one of the best bets of her young professional career.
Why Should I Participate in Bucky’s Big Event?
Bucky’s Big Event is a campus-wide day of service on Wednesday, April 12, where students, faculty, and staff can sign up to volunteer with local community organizations.
Morgridge Center Welcomes new Badger Volunteers Assistant Program Manager
James Zimmerman, a graduate from UW-Whitewater with a degree focused in counseling psychology, has always been passionate about student-facing roles but is taking a leap into public service and the unique culture of Madison.
The Power of Connections: How Community Engagement on Campus Propelled One UW Grad’s Career
From his start in Puget Sound with Big Brothers Big Sisters to his most recent work for Friends of the Children, the heart of Corey Little’s career has been centered around nonprofit fundraising.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 2021-22 Annual Report
Highlights from this year include: the return of in-person and virtual Badger Volunteers, preparing students for community-engaged work and results of UW–Madison’s student voter turnout in the 2020 Presidential Election.
Pursuing Passions: Jenna’s Badger Volunteer Story
When Jenna Heinze wanted to find a volunteer opportunity on campus at the start of the spring semester, she didn’t know what to except to find. After she joined Badger Volunteers, she found the rewards were greater than she had ever imagined.
Starting Point: Badger Volunteers Fuels Former Morgridge Center Intern’s Passion for Non-Profit Work
After seeing the impact of Badger Volunteers on alumni throughout her undergraduate career, the Morgridge Center became a driving force in Dinon’s own life after graduation.
‘Empathy and Understanding’: Logan Gade’s Public Service Journey with Badger Volunteers
Logan says her experience with Badger Volunteers as both a volunteer and a committee chair have been extremely rewarding, helping her make connections and discover new opportunities and career pursuits working with nonprofits in the future.