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Psychology and Social Work Opportunities for High School Students in Houston
9 programs for students interested in psychology and social work across Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, and Galveston. 9 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 7 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
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- Opportunities
- 9
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 9
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 7
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 6
- others run longer or do not say
- Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- 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)
- Children's Museum Houston Discovery Squad
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 14 to 17
- When to apply
- Applications for 2026-2027 are closed; 2027-2028 applications open April 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- Applications opened February 2 and closed February 16, 2026; first-come by site (past window; confirm next cycle)
- Houston Food Bank Student Heroes
Club or organization · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 14 and up
- When to apply
- New student application for Fall 2026 opened June 20, 2026; eligible students are invited to apply automatically (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Star of Hope Mission Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 17
- When to apply
- Opened February 6 at 5 p.m. and closed February 13 at 5 p.m. (2026); 2027 details posted in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands Summer Junior Program
Volunteering · The Woodlands, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 17
- When to apply
- Applications for 2026 are closed; check back in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- No longer accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Junior Program (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- TIRR Memorial Hermann Junior Volunteer Program
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Applicants moving forward to interview were notified by April 6, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
| 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) |
| Children's Museum Houston Discovery SquadVolunteering · Museum or science center | Houston, TX | Ages 14 to 17 | Minimum 75 volunteer hours, during the summer or across the school year | Applications for 2026-2027 are closed; 2027-2028 applications open April 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Harris Health Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | Not posted | Six weeks, 60+ hours (56+ at outpatient clinics), June 15 - July 23, 2026; two set days per week | Applications opened February 2 and closed February 16, 2026; first-come by site (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| Houston Food Bank Student HeroesClub or organization · Food bank or community service | Houston, TX | 14 and up | 50 volunteer hours per session (25 by the midpoint); one year of service for full training | New student application for Fall 2026 opened June 20, 2026; eligible students are invited to apply automatically (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Star of Hope Mission Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Food bank or community service | Houston, TX | 16 and up | Not posted | Year-round |
| Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | Ages 15 to 17 | Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 5 - July 16, 2026; two 3-hour shifts per day; up to 4 shift absences allowed | Opened February 6 at 5 p.m. and closed February 13 at 5 p.m. (2026); 2027 details posted in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands Summer Junior ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | The Woodlands, TX | Ages 15 to 17 | Not posted | Applications for 2026 are closed; check back in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 15 and up | Not posted | No longer accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Junior Program (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| TIRR Memorial Hermann Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 15 and up | Program dates June 8, 2026 - August 7, 2026 | Applicants moving forward to interview were notified by April 6, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
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Each opportunity was read from the organization's own page. A rule, date, or fee the page does not state is left blank. Last checked 2026-10-13. Programs change age rules, hours, and application windows, so confirm on the official page before applying. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with these organizations.
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