Many students volunteer with Madison House -- more than 3,000 every week. But few participate in multiple programs or accumulate 350 hours of service by graduation day. Graduating College student Mike Lederman has.
"Mike has been a student who has embraced the whole Madison house experience," Associate Director for Programs Elizabeth Bass said. "He is not just one of the students who volunteers just to put it on his resume."
Lederman worked with the Big Siblings program, the Athletics program and the Housing Improvement program during his time at the University.
"Charlottesville has a lot more to it than the University," Lederman said. "Participating gives you a view into the greater community."
As program director for the Athletics program, Lederman helped find University students to volunteer to coach local youth sports teams. He also helped to bring to Madison House a program called Practice Partners, in which students volunteer to coach and mentor an underprivileged youth on a baseball team.
Lederman said the program that made the most significant impact on his life has been Big Siblings.
"I think the most meaningful experience was the Big Sibling program," he said. "I had a kid who had a lot of problems in his life and spending time with him was challenging and frustrating but also the most rewarding."
Bass said Lederman made an invaluable impact on Madison House.
"Mike has been really dedicated but is not always recognized for his efforts," She said. "He has made a lot of contributions to the overall success of this organization."
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