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Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer Program

Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer Program is a volunteer program run by Harris Health in Houston, TX.

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Who can join
Not posted
Status
Not stated
Season
Summer
Cost
Not posted

About the program

Harris Health, the county's public health system, runs a selective six-week summer program for high-school-aged volunteers. The official page states the 2026 program is full.

Volunteers serve as patient navigators in outpatient clinics or rotate through units, specialty clinics, concierge services, radiology, and supply chain at Ben Taub and LBJ, with field trips and days of service.

Key facts

Run by
Harris Health
Where
Houston, TXAmbulatory Care Services outpatient clinics, Ben Taub Hospital and Ben Taub Tower, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and The Outpatient Center
Who can join
Not postedHigh-school-aged volunteers.
Commitment
Six weeks, 60+ hours (56+ at outpatient clinics), June 15 - July 23, 2026; two set days per week
Applications
Applications opened February 2 and closed February 16, 2026; first-come by site (past window; confirm next cycle)Deadline: February 16, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
Cost
Not posted
To apply
  • Online application through VSys portal
  • Virtual information session
  • Parent/guardian forms
  • Proof of MMR (2 doses), varicella (2 doses), and Tdap
  • TB blood titer (skin test not accepted)
  • Online non-employee training
  • Orientation
Good fit for
Pre-Med, Nursing and Health, Psychology and Social Work

Official program page

Making the most of it on a college application

  • Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
  • Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
  • Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.

Email me the Summer Junior Volunteer Program details

A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.

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Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to join Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer Program?

Harris Health does not post an age rule on the page we read. High-school-aged volunteers.

How many hours does Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer Program require?

Six weeks, 60+ hours (56+ at outpatient clinics), June 15 - July 23, 2026; two set days per week

When does Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer Program take applications?

Applications opened February 2 and closed February 16, 2026; first-come by site (past window; confirm next cycle) Deadline: February 16, 2026 (past deadline; confirm next cycle).

What do you need to apply?

Online application through VSys portal, Virtual information session, Parent/guardian forms, Proof of MMR (2 doses), varicella (2 doses), and Tdap, TB blood titer (skin test not accepted), Online non-employee training, Orientation.

Sources and method

Read from Harris Health’s own page and last checked 2026-10-13. Organizations change age rules, hours, and application windows, so confirm on the official page before applying. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with Harris Health.

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