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.