Volunteers at Baylor Scott & White Health are important members of the community

Volunteers make a difference by sharing their time, talents and passions with our patients.

Volunteer opportunities for adults and students are available at our hospitals and other sites in the Baylor Scott & White Health system.

As a member of the Baylor Scott & White team, volunteers give themselves a gift, too. Studies show that people who help others are healthier, happier people. Even if you have only four hours to spare each week, volunteering can bring you added job skills, school credit or that feeling you get from donating your time to helping others.

Find a volunteer location

To learn more about opportunities and requirements at your local hospital, select a location from this list.

Other volunteer opportunities

Learn about some other interesting volunteer opportunities at Baylor Scott & White Health.

Animal assisted therapy

At Baylor Scott & White, we look to put smiles on our patients faces any way we can. And sometimes, bringing our furry friends to visit (and work with) our patients does just the trick. The Animal Assisted Therapy program began in 1985 with one sheltie, Dusty, visiting patients once a week. Since then, the number of therapy dogs has continued to grow to keep up with the increasing demand for this type of therapy.

Is your dog a candidate for the program?

Requirements include:

  • Must be between the ages of 1 and 9 years
  • Must have completed a formal obedience class
  • Must be tested in the hospital

Owner requirements include:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be a non-nicotine user
  • Fill out application with references and background checked
  • Attend health clinic with drug screening, two TB tests, TDAP vaccine, MMR titers and a flu shot
  • Complete orientation
  • Be able to volunteer at least once every 90 days

Locations

Currently, animal assisted therapy volunteer opportunities are only available at locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

For more information on this program, please complete the online volunteer form.

Why I volunteer

See some of the many factors that motivate individuals to volunteer their time and bring a special touch to patient care at Baylor Scott & White.