Community Volunteer Program
Children's Medical Center has a number of opportunities available for community volunteers. From group projects to individual support, Children's is always looking for people who will make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve. Our community volunteer program is perfect for corporations, schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and faith groups who want to get involved.
Due to patient confidentiality and infection control, donated items are distributed by Children's staff. Unfortunately, individuals and groups are not allowed to distribute donated items to patients.
Help Keep Kids Safe
Children’s is committed to doing whatever it takes to keep children safe from traumatic injury. Every year Injury Prevention Specialists teach children how to swim, to wear helmets when riding their bikes, to use their car seats and seat belts when travelling in a vehicle and much, much more. We do it all in the name of safety! When considering your donation of art supplies or swim materials, please note that we can only accept unopened, unused, new items for our safety activities. Gifts cards are welcomed from Wal-Mart, Target and Michael’s and will be used to purchase supplies for our inpatient and outpatient community outreach activities.
To schedule your visit/delivery, please contact the Injury Prevention Department at 214-456-1870 and download the Safe Kids Wish List (PDF).
Give Toys
When considering your donation of a new gift or toy, please remember that sixty percent (60%) of our patients are under the age of 3 and that Children's Medical Center provides services to many teenagers, as well. Please note that only new stuffed animals may be accepted as donations due to infection control policies. Gift cards are also welcomed from Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us and will be used to purchase supplies and specific requests from patients.
To schedule your visit/delivery, please contact the Child Life/Child Development Office at Dallas Campus at 214-456-6280, Legacy Campus at 469-303-6280 or Southlake Campus at 817-724-0142 and download the Toy Wish List (PDF).
Family Resource Libraries
The Family Resource Libraries accept donations of new and gently used children's books. We have a particular need of Spanish books for all ages, from board books to Young Adult novels and non-fiction. New books are incorporated into the collections while gently used books are shared with outpatient areas. The libraries also welcome donations of recent magazines, no more than 6 months old, and magazine subscriptions.
For more information about how to give to the libraries, please contact Hannah Rutledge at 214-456-0222 or hannah.rutledge@childrens.com or Albi Calman at 469-303-7735 or albertine.calman@childrens.com.
Other Projects
Children's offers project opportunities to interested volunteers. Prior to collecting donations please submit the Community Volunteer Application to the Volunteer Office. Once the form is received a representative from the Volunteer Office will contact you with additional information about your donation.
To learn about service projects, please download our list of projects (PDF) and return the completed application tovolunteer_services@childrens.com or fax to 214-456-6193.
Sew a Smile
Every child needs something handmade to call their own. If you would like to provide a child with a personalized handmade item, view our Sew a Smile projects (PDF) and find the perfect way to share your creative sewing abilities. Prior to making items, please submit the Sew a Smile Application to the Volunteer Office. Once the form is received a representative from the Volunteer Office will contact you with additional information about your project.
To learn about Sew a Smile, please complete a Sew a Smile Application and return it to volunteer services at 214-456-6193 orvolunteer_services@childrens.com.
Pet Therapy
Children's service animals are provided and certified by Paws Across Texas. Help brighten a day and learn how you can get involved in the PAT program, a major hit with our young patients.
To volunteer through Paws Across Texas, please email info@pawsacrosstexas.org.
