In 1971 the organization sold Madison Hall, the YMCA property, and used the proceeds to build Madison House on Rugby Road. Volunteers act as teachers assistants in elementary schools. Students help with educational and recreational activities in day care centers. Volunteers travel to migrant camp to organize recreational activities, teach English to adults, and tutor children. Volunteers provide a listening and empathetic ear to callers on a 24-hour anonymous hotline.
Student leaders match university groups with community agencies for one-day service projects.
Students provide individual companionship for the elderly. Volunteers help local school children to expand their grasp of science and technology through Computers 4 Kids and the Science Fair Mentoring Project. Students match needy families with sponsors who provide food and gifts during the holidays. Volunteers help renovate homes for low-income families. Volunteers assist staff members and provide patient support at local medical facilities.