Plano Campus volunteers

Updated February 16, 2026

Children's Medical Center Plano
7601 Preston Rd
Plano, TX 75024

If you are a pet therapy team, please visit our Pet Therapy program page, and email us at volunteerservicesplano@childrens.com for more information.

Volunteer commitment

Volunteers will commit to serving one 3-4 hour shift on the same day each week or one 3-4 hour shift biweekly on weekends.

Daytime program
One consistent shift/same day per week
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Evening program
One consistent shift/same day per week
Monday - Thursday: 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Fridays: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Weekend program
One biweekly shift/ 1st & 3rd or 2nd & 4th Saturday or
Sunday 2-4 hour shift between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pet Therapy program
We are accepting daytime, evening, and weekend applications for the Pet Therapy program.

Steps to becoming an adult volunteer:

1. Complete the volunteer assessment

2. Complete the interview process

3. Complete online training courses

4. Attend a Welcome Session

5. Complete a new volunteer health check with the Children’s Health Occupational Health and Wellness Department. The health check will include the following requirements: