Junior Volunteer Program

Texas Health Resources

Program overview

High school students interested in healthcare and considering careers in medicine or health-related fields.

Eligibility

Must be 16-18 years old by May 1 of program year; must be enrolled in high school; must have valid Social Security number; must provide two letters of reference; must commit to summer program; some locations require background check, drug screening, and TB test.

Key details

Organization
Texas Health Resources
Type
Volunteer Program
Location
Multiple Texas Health hospital locations across Texas
Format
in-person
Cost
No program fee, but some medical tests (e.g., TB test, immunizations) may be at student's expense.
Time commitment
32-128 hours total over the summer, depending on hospital (typically 4-16 hours per week)
Application status
Varies by location (some closed for 2026, some 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