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Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer Program

Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer Program is a volunteer program run by Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) in Houston, TX. Open to: ages 15 to 17.

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Who can join
Ages 15 to 17
minimum age posted
Status
Opens seasonally
Season
Summer
Cost
Not posted

About the program

Texas Children's runs a selective summer junior volunteer program at its Texas Medical Center campus for high school students. The program does not include clinical shadowing.

Junior volunteers rotate through four assignments such as outpatient clinics, guest services, patient transport, and a sno-cone cart.

Key facts

Run by
Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center)
Where
Houston, TX
Who can join
Ages 15 to 17High school students ages 15 to 17; must be at least 15 by June 1, 2026 and enrolled in high school for the 2026-27 school year.
Commitment
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
Applications
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)Deadline: February 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (past deadline; confirm next cycle)
Cost
Not posted
To apply
  • Online application
  • Two recommendation forms
  • One-minute video
  • Mandatory in-person 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 Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer Program?

Ages 15 to 17. High school students ages 15 to 17; must be at least 15 by June 1, 2026 and enrolled in high school for the 2026-27 school year.

How many hours does Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer Program require?

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

When does Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center) Summer Junior Volunteer Program take applications?

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) Deadline: February 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (past deadline; confirm next cycle).

What do you need to apply?

Online application, Two recommendation forms, One-minute video, Mandatory in-person orientation.

Sources and method

Read from Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center)’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 Texas Children's Hospital (Medical Center).

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