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Dallas Campus volunteers

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Updated February 16, 2026

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

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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

Emergency Department
Emergency Department volunteers provide support and comfort to ED families by distributing blankets, snacks, activities, etc., providing directions, offering parents a break by keeping patients company as needed, and helping ensure the experience is as positive as possible.

Playroom
Playroom volunteers provide support to the Child Life staff by providing or assisting with activities for patients in the playroom.

Surgery Services
Surgery Services volunteers support staff, patients, and families in the PACU by assisting in infection prevention measures as well as offering supplies such as popsicles, juice, and warm blankets to patients.

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.

Library
Library volunteers assist patients, families, and visitors with locating health or leisure reading materials.

Gift Shop
Gift Shop volunteers help Gift Shop personnel and customers.

Playroom
Playroom volunteers provide support to the Child Life staff by providing or assisting with activities for patients in the playroom.