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Become A Volunteer At Dell Children’s Medical Center!

When you join the team of Ascension Seton Volunteers at Dell Children’s, you’re not just joining a group – you’re becoming part of our Dell Children’s and Ascension Seton family! Our volunteers are a diverse group of dedicated people with a heart to serve others. Teachers, grandparents, college students, former nurses and therapists, bankers, business owners, empty nesters, retirees and more – our volunteers come from different backgrounds, but they are united by their compassionate spirits and dedication to our mission of service. Each person carries a unique set of life skills and experiences that bring warmth and kindness to our families, patients, and visitors.

Contagious smiles, comforting presences, huge hearts – our volunteers make Dell Children’s feel like home. If you have a servant heart and desire to bring compassion to your community, the Ascension Seton volunteer program is the place for you!

Take a closer look at the Ascension Seton Volunteer Program and join us!

Volunteer Expectations

Volunteers serve inside the hospitals and in outpatient clinics throughout the area. They provide non-clinical support to our staff, freeing up our staff to spend more time with our patients. Volunteering is a great way to make new friends and make a difference all at once!

Volunteers commit to a 3 or 4 hour shift each week. Shifts are available 7 days each week. Due to the time and effort we put into screening, onboarding, and training new volunteers, we require a minimum 6 month commitment. Our volunteer program includes college students, retired adults, and adults who are still active in the workforce.

If you are currently active in the workforce and your employer offers Volunteer Time Off or donations to the Non-Profit organization where you will be serving, please reach out to one of our Directors of Volunteers so that we can discuss opportunities. We are grateful for your employer’s commitment to serving their greater community!

Volunteer Requirements

Due to the nature of our work there are a number of requirements that all Ascension Seton Volunteers must meet. Please review the Immunization requirements and General requirements below before submitting your application.

Immunization Requirements

All Ascension Seton Volunteers must meet these immunization requirements:

  • MMR – Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Varicella – Chicken Pox (either history of disease or proof of vaccination)
  • TB (Tuberculosis) test within 30 days of application submission (TB test must be a QFT Gold or Tspot)
  • Flu shot is required during the December and April application periods. If you are applying during the month of July, flu shots are not required.
  • TDAP within the last 10 years
  • Covid-19 Vaccination

General Requirements

Online applications for students and non-students at Dell Children’s Medical Center are accepted during the months of April, July, and December.

Student Volunteers

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Must provide Social Security Number
  • Complete Volunteer Application
  • Meet volunteer immunization requirements (see above)
  • Consent to Criminal Background Check
  • Purchase uniform $20
  • Commit to 6 hours of service to each week (may be split it two shifts)
  • Complete orientation and training. Details will be forwarded to accepted applicants
  • Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

Non-Student Volunteers

  • Minimum 18 years of age and not enrolled in school
  • Must provide Social Security Number
  • Complete Volunteer Application
  • Meet volunteer immunization requirements (see above)
  • Consent to Criminal Background Check
  • Purchase uniform $20
  • Commit to 4 hours of service to each week
  • Complete orientation and training; details will be forwarded to accepted applicants
  • Ability to function independently with minimal supervision

Ready To Apply?

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Volunteer applications for all hospital sites, including Dell Children’s Medical Center, are managed through the Ascension Seton Volunteer program.
  • Please only apply to one Ascension Seton facility.
STUDENT APPLICATION
NON-STUDENT APPLICATION

For additional questions, please contact the Director of Volunteers:

Lauren Powell | Dell Children’s Medical Center, Ascension Seton Southwest
Phone: 512-324-0161

For information about volunteering at other Ascension Seton sites please visit ascensiontexasfoundations.org/volunteer