Volunteer Services
The Medical Center of Plano volunteers are respected members of the health care team. Whether they are escorting patients to their destination, providing clerical assistance or serving as a family liaison in the emergency room, their support is an essential ingredient in delivering the highest quality health care available in Collin County. We invite you to join our diverse team of energetic, dedicated and compassionate volunteers.
- Enrich your life by helping others!
- Learn new skills!
- Meet interesting people and make new friends!
- Experience the world of health care!
- Discover personal fulfillment!
Read the latest news in the Volunteer Kaleidoscope Newsletter!
Volunteer Service Areas include:
- Greeters & Guides
- Information Desk
- Critical Care Waiting Room
- Patient/Family Liaison in Emergency Room
- Cancer Resource Center
- Patient Transporters
- Patient Floor Assistants
- Flower and Mail Couriers
- Surgery Waiting Room
- Chaplain Services
- Clerical Support
Volunteers typically work a regularly scheduled 4-hour daytime shift once a week (Monday - Friday). Evening and late afternoon assignments are available on a limited basis in specific assignment areas. All volunteers are required to attend a hospital orientation class, undergo a criminal background check, have an annual T.B. test and purchase one of several available uniform options.
Application Process
Adults may apply by completing the volunteer application and returning to TMCP for processing at The Medical Center of Plano, Volunteer Services, 3901 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075. If you have any questions, please call (972) 519-1272 or e-mail Shannon Buckner, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, at shannon.buckner@hcahealthcare.com. After your application has been processed, you will be invited to a Volunteer Services Introductory Meeting to learn about specific assignment openings.
2012 Summer Junior Volunteer Program (High School and College Applicants)
Student volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to apply. All applicants (both teen and college) MUST be available for a minimum of 4 consecutive weeks during the summer break. We will offer two Summer Junior Volunteer Program sessions. Session one is June 11-July 6. Session two is July 9- August 3. You may only volunteer for ONE of the sessions. We will begin accepting 2012 Summer Junior Volunteer Program applications on March 5th, 2012 with a deadline to submit applications by March 30th, 2012. If you are mailing your application in, it must be postmarked no later than March 30th. Instructions on how to submit your application are listed on this webpage. You may mail, fax or submit your application in person. The Summer Junior Volunteer Program at The Medical Center of Plano is highly competitive and positions are limited. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact shannon.buckner@hcahealthcare.com.
| Office Location and Hours: | Mail: | Fax: |
|
The Medical Center of Plano |
The Medical Center of Plano Attn: Shannon Buckner / Volunteer Services 3901 W. 15th Street Plano, TX. 75075 |
Shannon Buckner: Volunteer Coordinator (972) 519-1480 |
Session One: June 11th - July 6th (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday)
Session Two: July 9th - August 3rd (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday)