Child Life Volunteer on Peds??

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Hi all,

I am a pre-nursing student (actually am waiting for my--hopefully--acceptane letter) and have always wanted to work peds.

I am going to orientation for a volunteer position in Peds at a local hospital and the director over the phone said it would be a "Child Life" position....

I know I should have asked for more details....but didn't!

Do any of you know what that entails??

I would really appreciate it. I am really looking forward to starting this, I am just curious as to what I will be doing.

Any knowledge on this would be great!!!

Thanks,

:)Lisa

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Specializes in Peds Cardiology,Peds Neuro,Pedi ER,PICU, IV Jedi.

Child Life handles different things, from helping kids understand what is happening to them (like explaining an IV or a blood draw), to making sure they can get to the playroom, have a video to watch..et cetera. There are many things that Child Life volunteers and paid staffers do.

I'm sure if you call them back you will be able to get specifics.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Thanks vamedic.

That makes it more clear. I guess that is kind of what she had related over the phone - but wanted to clarify it. They actually called regarding orientation yesterday. I'm kind of excited - I fel a little silly - I mean I am only doing 4 hours/week...I've just never worked in a hospital setting.

Thanks again,

:)Lisa

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