Plano student volunteer program
Updated February 11, 2025
2025 Summer VolunTEEN Program - Plano
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:
Applicant must be 16-19 years old on June 1, 2025
Applicant must be a currently enrolled high school student in the DFW area
Applicant must have an interest 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 26, 2025
July 7, 2025 – July 31, 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, or Thursday
9:30am - 4:30pm
2024 VolunTEEN Career Fair- Friday, August 1st: 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 2024 VolunTEEN Sessions will be notified by Friday April 11th.
Complete online training courses on volunteer portal by Wednesday, April 30th.
Attend the Welcome Session (Attending the Welcome Session is mandatory to be eligible for the program)
VolunTEEN Welcome Session Dates:
Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00pm
Saturday, May 10th at 10:00am
Attend Occupational Health Appointment for TB test
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 does not qualify)
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 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 27, 2024
July 8, 2024 - August 1, 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, or Thursday
9:30am-4:30pm
2024 VolunTEEN Career Fair- August 8th 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 the Welcome Session (Attending the Welcome Session is mandatory to be eligible for the program)
VolunTEEN Welcome Session Date: May 21, 2023 at 6:00pm
Attend Occupational Health Appointment for TB test
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 does not qualify)
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.
