Junior Volunteers

Cook Children's offers high school students who are interested in working with patients and families, and/or have a career interest in the medical or a related field, the chance to volunteer during the summer. Serving others as a Junior Volunteer provides a very rewarding experience, personal growth, and an opportunity to give back to the community. Students need to be between 15-18 years old by June 1, 2027, in order to consider volunteering at Cook Children's this summer.

Help families with way-finding and escorting
Support staff with a variety of projects
Keep patients and siblings entertained through play and reading activities
Provide parents with much-needed breaks
Offer books, self-care items, and art kits from traveling carts
Assist with community events, and much more.

The 2027 Summer Program

Applications have now closed for 2026. Applications for our Junior Volunteer 2027 summer program will open December 1, 2026. We will accept the first 100 applicants. Please note that the program is highly competitive.

Opportunities to volunteer are available June 7 - August 8, 2027, seven days a week, mornings, afternoons, or evenings, depending on the needs of each department. Shifts are once a week for 3-4 hours (minimum total of 36 hrs. required). Please do not apply if you are not able to commit to the required hours on a weekly basis.

Fort Worth (and surrounding areas) application

Prosper (and surrounding areas) application

Questions?

For more information about the Fort Worth program, please contact Marian DeMott at 682-885-4598 or email marian.demott@cookchildrens.org.

For information about the Prosper program, please contact Marie Howell at 682-885-7452 or email marie.howell@cookchildrens.org.