Adult Volunteers
Volunteers make a difference for patients and families at Cook Children's every day by giving the gift of their time and energy in more than 50 departments in the medical center, community clinics and locations throughout Tarrant and Denton County.
Making a difference
When you become an adult volunteer at Cook Children's you'll make a huge difference in the lives of our patients
Playing with patients and siblings in the playroom or at bedside, comforting infants and toddlers, directing visitors, distributing comfort items to parents, and helping in the gift shop are just a few of the many ways our volunteers support patients, families, and staff.
Volunteering at Cook Children's has given me more pride in our community, opened my eyes to the many needs in the world around me, and helped me to feel fulfilled while helping others.
Become an adult volunteer
Adult volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, out of high school, and meet screening and orientation requirements. Volunteer opportunities are offered mornings, afternoons and evenings, seven days a week. Placements are scheduled according to staff requests and the volunteer's availability.
Fort Worth (and surrounding areas) application
The Prosper Volunteer Program is not accepting applications at this time as the program is full. Please check back in a few weeks. Thank you.
Prosper (and surrounding areas) application
Other ways to join our volunteer family
- Employee volunteer application
- Parents as Partners application
- Child Life Summer Student Volunteer Application
Applications for the Summer Student Volunteer Program are open from March 1 – April 1.
College and junior volunteers
Volunteering during college is a wonderful opportunity for you to interact with and support patients and families while gaining valuable experience in your field of study. Applications for the College Student Volunteer Program are open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior students, March 1-April 1.
Junior Volunteers - Fort Worth
If you're a teen in high school and you'd like to be part of a program that makes a difference in the lives of patients, become a junior volunteer for the summer. Applications for the Junior Volunteer Program are open December 1 - January 1.
Greatest need - Fort Worth
| Volunteer Role | Responsibilities | Shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Arts Team (art skills not necessary) | Organize art supplies in storage cabinets. Prepare art kits for patient activities. Basic Excel skills for updating/managing art inventory data. (Strong organizational skills). | Weekdays (3-4 hours weekly) |
| Ronald McDonald House Family Room (PICU waiting room) | Provide a comfortable, supportive environment for PICU families. Provide snacks and coffee or activities, books, and toys for siblings. Escort visitors into the unit. | Weekdays Weekends Evenings |
| Patient Registration Escort | Walk families to their destination from registration as you help them feel welcome and at ease. Most escorts are to the same few areas: surgery, radiology, special procedures area (SPA), and ECHO. | Weekdays |
| Family Engagement Navigator | Provide assistance to inpatient families in managing their experience. Visit with inpatient parents/caregivers. Review Welcome Folder. Encourage active participation as a member of the health care team. Share hospital resources and amenities. Must have previous inpatient experience as a pediatric parent. Spanish helpful but not mandatory. | Weekdays, Weekends (late morning - evening) |
Volunteer safety
Safety is of the utmost importance in protecting the patients and yourself as you volunteer in the medical setting. Please view the volunteer safety information as part of your training. When you have finished viewing the presentation, please complete the safety review test.
After completing the safety test, you may call or email the volunteer office to set up your orientation date/time.
Current volunteers
Existing volunteers, thank you for this past year of dedicated volunteer service. Please click on the following link to complete your annual review paperwork. We look forward to having you with us during the coming year.
If you are a current volunteer, please submit your renewal information