Dallas student volunteer program
Updated February 11, 2025
2025 Summer VolunTEEN Program - Dallas
Applications will open Monday, March 3rd and close Friday, March 14th.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by Friday, April 11th.
Please read the following information in its entirety prior to applying. No exceptions will be made to the following requirements. Applications that do not meet these deadlines or requirements will not be considered.
VolunTEEN Requirements:
Applicants must be 16-19 years old on June 1, 2025
Applicants must be a currently enrolled high school student in the DFW area
Applicants must be interested in serving in a customer service/patient experience volunteer position in a hospital setting
Attendance is mandatory for the full four-week session. Please only apply to a session if you can guarantee attendance for all four weeks.
VolunTEEN Uniform: VolunTEEN polo shirt, khaki or black pants, closed-toed shoes, and volunteer badge. VolunTEEN polo shirts and volunteer badges will be provided on the first day of your session.
Program Details:
2025 VolunTEEN Session Dates
June 2, 2025 - June 27, 2025
July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Students will attend one four-week session volunteering 1 day a week for 7 hours-totaling 28 hours for the full program.
VolunTEEN Shifts:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
9:30am - 4:30pm
2025 VolunTEEN Career Fair- Wednesday, August 6th: 12:00-2:00pm
Students will have the opportunity to attend our Career Fair and gain insight into various jobs and career paths in the hospital setting.
Steps to becoming a VolunTEEN:
Complete the online application by Friday, March 14th
Complete the online interview by Friday, March 21st
Submit your parental consent and required health records by Friday, March 21st
Students selected for 2025 VolunTEEN Sessions will be notified by Friday, April 11th.
Complete online training courses on volunteer portal by Wednesday, April 30th
Attend a Welcome Session (Attending one Welcome Session is mandatory to be eligible for the program)
VolunTEEN Welcome Session Dates:
Saturday, May 10th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18th 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Welcome Session includes an informational session, an onsite TB test, and a brief tour of the hospital.
Required Health Records:
Proof of MMR vaccination series (two doses) or positive blood titer
Proof of Varicella vaccination series (two doses) or positive blood titer
Proof of current Tdap or Td received within the past 10 years (DTap will not be accepted)
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive blood titer
Please note that Children’s Health is not able to accept school health records.
Children's Health invites high school students who are interested in volunteering in the hospital setting the opportunity to apply for our summer VolunTEEN Program. Serving others as a VolunTEEN provides a very rewarding experience, personal growth, and an opportunity to give back to the community. VolunTEENs will serve in a customer service patient experience volunteer position.
2024 Summer VolunTEEN Program
Applications will open March 4 and close March 15.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by April 5, 2024.
Please read the following information in its entirety prior to applying. No exceptions will be made to the following requirements. Applications that do not meet these deadlines or requirements will not be considered.
VolunTEEN Requirements:
Applicants must be 16-19 years old by June 1, 2024
Currently enrolled in high school in the DFW area
Interest in serving in a customer service patient experience volunteer position in the hospital
Attendance is mandatory for the full four-week session. Please only apply to a session if you can guarantee attendance for all four weeks.
VolunTEEN Uniform: VolunTEEN polo shirt, khaki or black pants, closed-toed shoes, and volunteer badge. VolunTEEN polo shirts and volunteer badges will be provided on the first day of your session.
Program Details:
2024 VolunTEEN Session Dates-
June 3, 2024 - June 28, 2024
July 8, 2024 - August 2, 2024
Students will attend one four-week session volunteering 1 day a week for 7 hours-totaling 28 hours for the full program.
VolunTEEN Shifts:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday
9:30am-4:30pm
2024 VolunTEEN Career Fair- August 9 from 12:00-2:00pm
Students will have the opportunity to attend our Career Fair and gain insight into various jobs and career paths in the hospital setting.
Steps to becoming a VolunTEEN:
Complete the online application by March 15.
Complete the online interview by March 22.
Submit your parental consent and required health records by March 22.
Students selected for 2024 VolunTEEN Sessions will be notified by April 5.
Complete online training courses on volunteer portal by May 6
Attend a Welcome Session (Attending one Welcome Session is mandatory to be eligible for the program)
VolunTEEN Welcome Session Dates: Saturday, May 11th at 10am, Sunday, May 19th at 2pm and Monday, May 20th at 6:30pm
Welcome Session includes an informational session, an onsite TB test, and a brief tour of the hospital.
Required Health Records:
Proof of MMR vaccination series (two doses) or positive blood titer
Proof of Varicella vaccination series (two doses) or positive blood titer
Proof of current Tdap or Td received within the past 10 years
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive blood titer
Please note that Children’s Health is not able to accept school health records.
The 2024 VolunTEEN Program application will be open March 4th, 2024 - March 15th, 2024.
Please note that completing an application does not guarantee a placement in the VolunTEEN program.
