Plano Campus volunteers

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Updated November 20, 2025

Children's Medical Center Plano
7601 Preston Rd
Plano, TX 75024

We are currently not accepting new volunteer applications for the Plano Campus.

While we are unable to accept new adult volunteer applications, if you are a pet therapy team, please visit our Pet Therapy program page, and email us at email iconvolunteerservicesplano@childrens.com for more information.

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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