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.