Your time and talents can make a difference!

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Numerous volunteer opportunities exist at Oakwood, and we strive to match our volunteer needs with your interests and availability. By volunteering your time, you make a real difference in the lives of others while contributing to the success of a local, faith-based, not-for-profit organization with an established history of providing excellent care to Madison-area seniors.

Volunteering on one of our campuses provides an opportunity to meet interesting people, acquire new skills and to share your talent and experience. Volunteer opportunities include interacting with residents and visitors by helping in one of Oakwood’s campus shops, spending time visiting with residents or assisting with special campus events or life enrichment programs, or supporting employees in their work.

Hospice Volunteers

Whether it's providing companionship or administrative support, volunteers help our hospice team give the best care to the Oakwood community.

We accommodate varying schedules, including day, evening, and weekend shifts. Experience is not required; we provide all the training you need.

Talk with Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Amber Nelson-Smith at 608-235-0538, or reach out to her via email.

Become a Hospice Volunteer

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Volunteers are a valuable part of life on each of our campuses. Check out the campus-specific opportunities below.

Volunteer at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge

Be a part of our close-knit, thriving community located just off American Parkway at 5565 Tancho Drive on Madison's east side. Learn more about volunteer opportunities that match your interests and talents by contacting Prairie Ridge Volunteer Coordinator Emily Lueloff at (608) 230-4213 or by email. Click here to read the latest Prairie Ridge Volunteer newsletter.

Life Enrichment Assistants

Lead a special interest group for Independent Living residents (e.g. computers/smart phones, exercise, crafts, educational, etc.) or share your skills one-on-one or with a group of Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing residents (e.g. euchre, board games, manicures, horticulture, etc.). Frequency and schedule are negotiable.

Musicians

Come and share your talents and fill the Prairie Ridge campus with music. Volunteers can share their musical talents whether piano, guitar, or part of a small instrumental group in an assisted living household, health and rehab center, or a dining venue. Frequency and times are flexible.

Volunteer at Oakwood Village University Woods

Contribute to the success of our flagship campus on the west side of Madison conveniently located on Mineral Point Road. Learn more about volunteer opportunities that match your interests and talents by contacting University Woods Volunteer Coordinator Kim Viney at (608) 230-4238 or by email.

Documentary Volunteers

Do you watch documentaries and understand DVD/streaming technology? University Woods needs Documentary volunteers to play select documentaries for our Assisted Living area. Time frame needed is around 2 hours a week, for weekday mornings and/or afternoons as scheduled. Scheduling flexible based on volunteers' availability.

Saturday Cinema Volunteers

Do you enjoy watching movies and eating popcorn, plus understand DVD/streaming technology? University Woods needs volunteers to show movies for Assisted Living residents on Saturday afternoons, 1:45 pm until about 4 pm, or when movie ends.

Sing-A-Long Volunteer Leaders

Do you enjoy singing and can sing without musical accompaniment? University Woods is looking for sing-a-long volunteer leaders to lead singing in groups for our Memory Care area. Time frame needed is 1 hour bi-weekly or weekly as able. Volunteer service includes room set-up time.

Social Volunteers

Do you enjoy being social, serving food and beverages, and can you push persons in wheelchairs? University Woods needs volunteers to help during social events for our Assisted Living area as scheduled. Time frame needed is 2 hours a week, usually weekday afternoons.

Ready to Start Giving the Gift of Your Time?

Contact the Prairie Ridge Campus Volunteer Coordinators here, University Woods Volunteer Coordinator here, or contact Hospice Coordinator here. Next, use the Campus or Hospice link below to complete and submit your application.