Volunteer with young boy with prosthetic leg at Scottish Rite Hospital gift shopVolunteers make Scottish Rite for Children a special place for patients and families and are an integral part of the daily activities. Our volunteers have diverse skills and interests but share a common goal – supporting Scottish Rite's mission of giving children back their childhood. View our volunteer brochure for more information. 


Volunteers applying for our adult volunteer program must be 18 years of age and have graduated from high school.

College students and graduating high school seniors who wish to volunteer anytime between the months of May and August must turn in a completed volunteer application no later than April 1.

At the moment, we currently do not have any open volunteer positions at our Frisco campus. If you are interested in volunteering at our Dallas campus or at Special Events, please contact us at 214-559-7825.

Our volunteers are:
  • Students
  • Empty nesters
  • Working professionals
  • Retirees
  • Community volunteers

“It is easy getting caught up in your life and career. It’s so humbling to spend a few hours a week in the evening with the patients and play games.” – Thy, volunteer since 2013

“With volunteering, you get back more than you give. I have made so many great friends and memories at the hospital. It’s like my second home.” – Glenn, volunteer since 2009

“After my children went out on their own, I felt I had so much more to give. I wanted to share my energy, time and love where I could bless others. Scottish Rite Hospital was the perfect choice.” – Joni, volunteer since 2012

Who Can Apply?
  • Individual 18 years of age or older who are no longer in high school
When Can I Apply?
  • Applications for our adult program are taken year-round

2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219
  • Weekday Program (M - F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • Evening Program (M - Thu, 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
  • Craft & Sewing Program 
  • Junior Volunteer Program 
For more information on volunteer programs and volunteering opportunities, download our ways to volunteer. 

5700 Dallas Parkway
Frisco, Texas 75034

Weekday Program 
  • Main Entrance
  • Popcorn Stand
  • Market Street
  • Mail Room 
At the moment, we currently do not have any open volunteer positions at our Frisco campus. If you are interested in volunteering at our Dallas campus or at Special Events, please contact us at 214-559-7825.

For more information on volunteer programs and volunteering opportunities, download our ways to volunteer. 
Adult volunteer playing Battleship with young boy at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenThe weekday volunteer program is designed for adults, ages 18 and up who are no longer in high school. 


Dallas Campus Volunteer shifts available:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Frisco Campus Volunteer shifts available:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Shifts are typically morning, afternoon or both, based on the amount of time you have available. 

Depending on current needs, your availability and your interests, a schedule and position can be determined during your interview. Volunteer opportunities are available in most departments. 
 
Member of the adult volunteer program playing with young girl at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenThe evening volunteer program is designed for adults, ages 18 and up who are no longer in high school. Evening volunteers provide group activities for inpatients, siblings and family members.


Volunteer shifts: (Dallas Campus Only)
Monday – Thursday
5:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Activities include:            
  • Playing games and sports
  • Watching movies 
  • Participating in arts and crafts
  • Outings in the park  
  • Assist the information desk staff 
  • Distribute linens and snacks on the inpatient floor 
Volunteers provide fun and recreation to keep the children’s minds off their medical care and provide family-oriented activities while they are at Scottish Rite.
Member of the adult volunteer program making crafts at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Love to craft? Join one of our craft groups. Groups meet weekly to create handmade items such as:
  • Wreaths
  • Jewelry
  • Floral arrangements
  • Outdoor art
  • Quilts and afghans 
  • Home décor
  • And more
Don’t live nearby? Donate your time remotely by making crafts for our volunteer bazaars.

Join up with our longest-standing volunteer group. Our sewing guild creates custom and color:
  • Patient gowns
  • Clinic robes
  • Other hospital necessities 
Members of adult volunteer program helping at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children event

Download the application, or call Volunteer Services at 214-559-7825 to request a copy.

College students and graduating high school seniors who wish to volunteer anytime between the months of May and August must turn in a completed volunteer application no later than April 1.

Completed application may be mailed or delivered in person to:

Scottish Rite for Children 
Attention: Volunteer Services 
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219

The following information must be included with your application. Please see the application welcome letter for more details.
  • Proof of immunity or immunization to ALL of the following:
    • Born after 1956:
      • MMR (Measles or Rubeola, Mumps and Rubella)
      • CHICKENPOX – Either the age and date of illness or proof of the varicella vaccine
      • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis) – TDAP vaccinations must have been given within the last 10 years
    • Born in or before 1956:
      • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis) – TDAP vaccinations must have been given within the last 10 years
  •  Two completed reference questionnaires in a sealed envelope with the reference’s signature across the seal. 
Please Note: Criminal background checks are completed on each applicant

Our volunteer coordinators will contact you to schedule an interview once your application has been processed. 

More about the interview:
  • Chance to better get to know you and your interests
  • Explore placement opportunities
  • Discuss schedule and orientation


We offer orientation classes twice a month with convenient day and evening times. Orientation and tuberculosis (TB) screening are mandatory for all volunteers prior to their start date. TB skin tests are offered free of charge at orientation.
Address:
DALLAS: 2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219

FRISCO: 5700 Dallas Parkway
Frisco, Texas 75034

Call: 214-559-7825
Fax: 214-443-7325
Email: volunteers@tsrh.org 

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m  

Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

GIFT SHOP HOURS
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m  
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m  

Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Members of the junior volunteer program helping at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children book sale event

Our Junior Volunteer Program for the 2020 summer is full. Please check back December 1, 2020 for the 2021 summer.

 

The Bernice and Brudus Meyerson Junior Volunteer Program has been established to commemorate a former volunteer couple’s love for giving back and their devotion to Scottish Rite for Children's mission and their fellow volunteers. Our application process starts December 1 for the following summer. Students currently in grades 8 through 11, ages 14 to 17 are eligible to apply. If you are 18 but still in high school, please call our offices to learn more about the volunteer program that best fits you! 


This program is for our Dallas Campus only.  We will not have a Junior Volunteer Program at our Frisco Campus.

  • Acquire real-life work experience in a variety of departments
  • Plan an annual fundraiser, which supports the Legacy Scholarship Program 
  • Gain a positive, character-building experience that will open doors to future college and career pursuits
  • Make a difference in the lives of children

  • Select between one of two sessions (5 weeks) depending on your schedule
  • Volunteer one day per week for a four-hour or eight-hour shift

  • Students between the ages of 14 and 17
  • Students currently in 8th through 11th grades
Two members of the junior volunteer program at event for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for ChildrenThe following is for individuals who have not previously participated in the Bernice and Brudus Meyerson Junior Volunteer Program. This program is for our Dallas Campus only. We will not have a Junior Volunteer Program at our Frisco Campus.

Our Informational Sessions for the 2020 summer are full. Please check back December 1, 2020 for the 2021 summer.

At the information session, you will learn:

  • About Volunteer Services at Scottish Rite for Children

  • How Junior Volunteers serve at Scottish Rite

  • What is expected of a Junior Volunteer

  • Next steps to becoming a Junior Volunteer (application and process)

A parent or guardian is required to attend the information session with the student.

Applications will ONLY be distributed at the information sessions. Application due date and additional program dates will be included. 

Completed application may be delivered in person at the Dallas Campus or mailed to:

Scottish Rite for Children 
Attention: Volunteer Services 
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219

After your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Orientation is required for ALL new and returning Junior Volunteers. Dates and times will be given during the information session. 
To qualify as a returning Junior Volunteer, you must:
  • Have previously participated in the Bernice and Brudus Meyerson Junior Volunteer Program
  • Be between the ages of 14 and 17 years old
  • Be a high school student
  • Be in good standing with Volunteer Services and Scottish Rite for Children
Returning Junior Volunteers in good standing will receive an email and letter in December regarding participation in the following summer. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with questions.

Address:
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219

Call: 214-559-7825
Fax: 214-443-7325
​Email: volunteers@tsrh.org

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m  

Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

GIFT SHOP HOURS
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m  
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
 
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Volunteers and children with hand disorders color at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children's camp
Volunteer and Counselor opportunities are available at six of our patient camps. For more information on our camps, including dates, please visit our Camps page. 

At Scottish Rite for Children, the safety of our patients and staff is our number one priority.

After receiving recommendations to stop all non-essential outside visits, meetings and events due to COVID-19, we will be canceling all camps this summer. We look forward to seeing you next summer!

Select the camp you would like to apply for:
 
Click here to create a profile in CampDoc to apply to the following camps, you may apply to more than one camp.
(Please use Google Chrome as your browser)
  • HD1
  • HD1.5
  • HD2
  • Camp Joint Adventure
Follow the instructions in the linked website to apply for:

After your application is processed, the camp director will contact you to schedule an informal interview.

Each camp will have training before camp that all volunteers and counselors will need to attend.

Mandatory camp training is required to attend any camp sponsored by Scottish Rite for Children. Please select a date below to register for a training, you must attend a training that is prior to the camp you are applying for. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled trainings, please contact the appropriate camp director.

Training Dates:
  • May 30, 2020: 2 p.m. — 5 p.m.
  • June 27, 2020: 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
  • September 19, 2020: 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Camp counselor helping child at Scottish Rite Hospital Camp Out on a Limb
Inpatient Visits
Inpatient visits are for groups of eight or less who are interested in providing hands-on activities for our patients. Anything from arts and crafts projects to sing-alongs and more help us create an experience that our patients, and you, soon won’t forget. 

Please Note: You need to be at least 15 years old to volunteer for an inpatient visit.

For more information about scheduling an inpatient visit, please contact our Special Events department at 214-559-7656 or email us at childlife.events@tsrh.org.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children special event volunteers
Groups of 10 or more looking to give back to Scottish Rite for Children might be interested in the following opportunities.

Special Events

Reverchon Roundup 
This annual park cleanup is a great opportunity for groups of all sizes! Typically at the beginning of March, Reverchon Roundup brings community friends, area neighbors and volunteers together to help beautify our local park.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Volunteer Services at 214-559-7825, or email us at reverchon.roundup@tsrh.org.

Dallas Marathon
Each December, Scottish Rite hosts a water station at the marathon. Come help hand out water, cheer on runners and support the hospital through this wonderful event.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Volunteer Services at 214-559-7825, or email us at volunteers@tsrh.org.

Learn more about the other Special Events we have to offer and how you can get involved!
Address:
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, Texas 75219

Call: 214-559-7825
Fax: 214-443-7325
Email: volunteers@tsrh.org 
 

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m  

Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  

GIFT SHOP HOURS
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m  
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
 
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.