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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care is a volunteer program run by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Open to: ages 15 to 17. Status: paused.
- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 17
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Paused
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Not posted
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center lists this program as paused. Check the official page before planning around it, and see the similar programs below.
About the program
MD Anderson's summer teen leadership program places high school students in volunteer roles at the cancer center. The official page states it was not offered in Summer 2025.
Teens volunteer in customer service and clinic roles and attend lunch sessions on career exploration and leadership with MD Anderson faculty and staff.
Key facts
- Run by
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Where
- Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 15 to 17Teens between the ages of 15 and 17 (by June 1 of the applicable summer) who are enrolled in high school.
- Commitment
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a noon-1 p.m. lunch break, in June or July sessions
- Applications
- When offered: details posted in December, applications open in January (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Proof of flu season vaccination
- Tuberculosis test
- Virtual interview
- 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 Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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- When to apply
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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) |
| 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) |
| 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 Hospital Caring Teen Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | Ages 15 to 18 | One 4-hour shift per week; 36 hours over the Fall 2026 session (September 21 - November 22), minimum 28 hours to complete | Fall 2026 application closed; check the website for 2027 Summer program details (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care?
Ages 15 to 17. Teens between the ages of 15 and 17 (by June 1 of the applicable summer) who are enrolled in high school.
How many hours does The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care require?
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a noon-1 p.m. lunch break, in June or July sessions
When does The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care take applications?
When offered: details posted in December, applications open in January (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
What do you need to apply?
Proof of flu season vaccination, Tuberculosis test, Virtual interview.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Teen Volunteer Leadership in Cancer Care”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/md-anderson-teen-volunteer-leadership-in-cancer-care.
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