Dallas Campus volunteers
Updated July 18, 2024
Children's Medical Center Dallas
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
Volunteer commitment
Volunteers will commit to serving one 3-4 hour shift on the same day each week or one 3-4 hour shift biweekly on weekends.
Daytime program
One consistent shift/same day per week
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Evening program
One consistent shift/same day per week
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Weekend program
One biweekly shift/ 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th Saturday or
Sunday 2-4 hour shift between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Pet Therapy program
We are accepting daytime, evening, and weekend applications for the Pet Therapy program.
Steps to becoming an adult volunteer:
1. Complete the volunteer assessment
2. Complete the interview process
3. Complete online training courses
4. Attend a Welcome Session
5. Complete a new volunteer health check with the Children’s Health Occupational Health and Wellness Department. The health check will include the following requirements:
An annual TB test
Flu vaccination (during flu season)
Proof of MMR vaccination series or positive blood titer
Proof of Varicella vaccination series or positive blood titer
Proof of Tdap or Td within the past 10 years
Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series and positive blood titer
6. Start volunteering!
Purchase a volunteer uniform between $30 - $40
Most Needed Volunteer Opportunities
Daytime program
One consistent shift/same day per week
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Daytime volunteer roles and responsibilities
Ambassador
Ambassadors provide timely and friendly assistance to patients, patient families, and guests in need of directions/escort, assist with deliveries of gifts and mail, assist with transferring belongings and escorting admitting or discharging patients.
Playroom
Playroom volunteers provide support to the Child Life staff by providing or assisting with activities for patients in the playroom.
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Ambulatory Surgery Center volunteers support staff, patients, and families by preparing rooms, assisting with post-surgery wheelchair walkouts, and supporting other needs in the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Specialty Center Ambassador
Specialty Center Ambassadors help improve patient throughput and flow by providing timely and friendly assistance to patients, patient families, and guests in need of direction or escort in the Specialty Center. Ambassador will also assist with contributing to the patient experience by promoting a welcoming and supportive environment to all visitors.
Evening program
One consistent shift/same day per week
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Evening volunteer roles and responsibilities
Ambassador
Ambassadors provide timely and friendly assistance to patients, patient families, and guests in need of directions/escort, assist with deliveries of gifts and mail, assist with transferring belongings and escorting admitting or discharging patients.
Playroom
Playroom volunteers provide support to the Child Life staff by providing or assisting with activities for patients in the playroom.
Weekend program
One biweekly shift/ 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th Saturday or Sunday 2-4 hour shift between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekend volunteer roles and responsibilities
Ambassador
Ambassadors provide timely and friendly assistance to patients, patient families, and guests in need of directions/escort, assist with deliveries of gifts and mail, assist with transferring belongings and escorting admitting or discharging patients.
Popcorn
Popcorn volunteers support the Children's Corner Gift Shop employees by popping popcorn and receiving donations for popcorn.
