Hospital or health system volunteering
Houston Methodist Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer Program
Houston Methodist Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer Program is a volunteer program run by Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. Open to: ages 15 to 18.
- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 18
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Varies
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center runs a Caring Teen program each summer and fall for high school volunteers. Teens provide supplemental services in the hospital and learn about health care careers.
Teens support clinical departments, administrative services, and customer service areas. Observing and shadowing are not offered.
Key facts
- Run by
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Where
- Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 18Teens aged 15-18 who are currently in high school (stated on the hospital's How to Apply page).
- Commitment
- One 4-hour shift per week; 36 hours over the Fall 2026 session (September 21 - November 22), minimum 28 hours to complete
- Applications
- Fall 2026 application closed; check the website for 2027 Summer program details (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Health screening (TB test, drug test)
- Background check
- Parental consent form
- Virtual orientation
- Dress code and uniform
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Nursing and Health
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 Caring Teen Volunteer Program details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 15 and up | Not posted | 2026 applications opened February 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. and filled within an hour; next program information in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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| HCA Houston Healthcare VolunTEEN ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | Ages 15 to 17 | Runs during the summer, typically June through August | Summer |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Summer Student ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 16 and up | Two 4-hour shifts per week for 6 of 7 program weeks (June 8 - July 23, 2026); mandatory orientation June 3, 2026 | February 1-28, 2026; interviews March 10-18; decisions by March 23 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Cypress, TX | 16 and up | 50 on-site service hours spread across June and July | February 1-28, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Sugar Land, TX | Not posted | 50 on-site service hours spread across June and July | 2026 applications closed; 2027 applications open February 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
All hospital programs in HoustonPre-Med opportunitiesNursing and Health opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Houston Methodist Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer Program?
Ages 15 to 18. Teens aged 15-18 who are currently in high school (stated on the hospital's How to Apply page).
How many hours does Houston Methodist Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer Program require?
One 4-hour shift per week; 36 hours over the Fall 2026 session (September 21 - November 22), minimum 28 hours to complete
When does Houston Methodist Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer Program take applications?
Fall 2026 application closed; check the website for 2027 Summer program details (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
What do you need to apply?
Health screening (TB test, drug test), Background check, Parental consent form, Virtual orientation, Dress code and uniform.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Houston Methodist Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer Program”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/houston-methodist-caring-teen-volunteer-program.
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