Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas invites all college students, 18 years and older, to participate in our College Volunteer Program. In addition to making a difference in the community, students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through volunteering. College volunteers work in many exciting areas throughout the hospital. No matter where you volunteer, you will be making an enormous impact on the families, patients and staff of Dell Children’s Medical Center. We can’t wait to meet you!
Requirements for College Volunteers:
- Commit to volunteer once a week for a 3-4 hour shift during the duration of the semester
- Complete general hospital orientation with Volunteer Coordinator. Date to be announced.
- Consent to a criminal background check (CBC) provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety for a $5.00 fee. Please enclose fee with your application. Checks may be made out to Dell Children’s Medical Center.
- Receive a yearly TB skin test provided through Seton Employee Health or your personal physician.
- Purchase a DCMC Volunteer shirt which can be purchased for $15 at the Volunteer Office.
- Purchase a SETON photo ID badge; the badge is issued by the Security Office and allows free parking on-site ($5 refundable deposit required)
Please include the following items in your application packet:
- A completed application (download attached form)
- Proof of immunizations for mumps, measles and rubella. (Your college or university Health Service Center can provide you with these records)
- A letter of recommendation from a professor, coach, employer, supervisor or counselor/advisor. Recommendations must be written as a letter to the attention of the Dell Children’s Medical Center
- One of the following documents:
An unofficial transcript from the previous semester
A grade report
A class schedule for the upcoming semester - A $5 check (made out to DCMC) or money order to cover the cost of a Criminal Background Check.
We will not accept incomplete packets. We will, however, accept the letter of recommendation separately if necessary.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications will be processed upon arrival. Please allow 10 business days for process to be completed.
Send packet addressed to:
Dell Children’s Medical Center ATTN: Volunteer Services, 4900 Mueller Blvd., Austin, Texas 78723.
For more information about becoming a College Volunteer, contact the Volunteer Office at (512) 324-0161. In order to access the forms, you must have Adobe Acrobat installed onto your computer. You can download Adobe Acrobat for free from here if you do not already have it installed.