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.

COVID vaccination is mandatory for Cook Children's adult volunteers.

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

Story time is always special

Bringing color to brighten up the day

Finding eggcellent treasured moments

Scoring big smiles is always a winner

Spreading joy and holiday cheer

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.

- H/O Infusion Center volunteer

Become an adult volunteer

Cook Children's Prosper is not accepting additional volunteers at this time. The volunteer program is full. Please check back in a few weeks for updates. Thank you for your interest in volunteering.

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.

Adult volunteer application

Other ways to join our volunteer family

Applications for the Summer Student Volunteer Program are open from April 1 – May 1.

College and junior volunteers

College Volunteers

Volunteering during college is a wonderful opportunity for you to gain valuable experience. The College Student Volunteer Program runs from September 1st- May 30th.

Junior Volunteers - Fort Worth

If you're a teen and you'd like to be part of a program that makes a difference in the lives of patients, become a junior volunteer at

Greatest need - Fort Worth

Volunteer Role	Responsibilities	Shifts
Hospitality Cart Ambassador	Offer parents and caregivers a friendly smile and free self-care and comfort items from the Hospitality Cart.	Weekdays Weekends Evenings
Panda Care Center of Hope Sibling Center	Provide companionship and play opportunities to siblings 3 years and older while their brother/sister visit their clinic specialists. (experience with children required)	Weekdays
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
Emergency Dept. (ED) Waiting Room Ambassador	Provide support and comfort to ED families waiting to be seen. Distribute blankets, snacks, activities, etc. Escort families to and from the patient’s treatment room. Help assure that the experience is as positive as possible.	Weekdays (late afternoons & evenings) Weekends

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