2026 Summer Youth Volunteer Program

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Program overview

Benefits include free meal voucher for days volunteering 4+ hours and annual volunteer recognition awards program.

Eligibility

Must be 14-17 years old attending high school; submit application packet including VHA 10-7055 form, two letters of recommendation, most recent report card; complete screening interview; provide TB and flu vaccination records; attend orientation.

Key details

Organization
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Type
Volunteer
Location
Houston, Texas
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Application deadline
March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Time commitment
100 hours over 6-7 weeks, 1-3 days per week
Application status
Open

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page