Before you apply to become a volunteer, please familiarize yourself with the application process.
Volunteers are required:
- To be at least 18 years of age. For ages 14-17, please visit our Summer Junior Volunteer Program.
- To commit to at least three to six months of service. Some volunteer positions require additional time commitments and training. Your volunteer coordinator will have more information on these assignments.
- As part of our application process, we require documentation of the following immunizations: (Note: Not required for virtual volunteers.)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) - Two doses or laboratory evidence of immunity are required.
- Varicella (chicken pox)- Two doses, laboratory evidence of immunity, or medical diagnosis of varicella disease are required
- Pertussis (Tdap) - One dose is required within the past 10 years.
- A TB titer is required, and will be provided free of charge through Harris Health's Occupational Health Services.
- Influenza - One dose is required annually September - March.
Application Process:
Step 1: Visit our
Volunteer Portal to review all available placements. You may apply directly for your preferred location and placement. Call the Volunteer office at 713-873-2227 with any questions or e-mail
volunteer@harrishealth.org.
Step 2: After your application is submitted, we will run a background check. Once approved, you will be contacted to complete a medical clearance process.
Step 3: Complete an online mandatory training required for service at Harris Health. You will be emailed instructions to complete this training after all of your clearances are complete.
Step 4: Finalize the details of your assignment and scheduling in an interview with your volunteer manager.
Step 5: Meet your volunteer manager to be issued a volunteer ID badge and receive a uniform, before being placed in your volunteer assignment.