UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Program
Together, we can make a difference in a child’s life.
Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Outpatient Care Program
BFPC has an established volunteer program that works in partnership with Child Life in the Pediatric Oncology/Hematology branch of Mattel Childrens’ Hospital. Our volunteers play board games, talk with families, and interact one-on-one with patients before and during their visits to the hospital. Although hospital visits may be overwhelming, volunteers are there to be the ray of light that these kids and their families deserve. Although the COVID-19 epidemic has prevented in-person volunteering, BFPC is working diligently with Child Life to create remote volunteering options that enable patients to still interact with our volunteers.
Inpatient Bedside Play Volunteering Program
BFPC's Inpatient Volunteer Program allows our Child Life volunteers to interact with kids and families at the bedside at Mattel Children's Hospital. The volunteers for this program are selected from our Outpatient Volunteer Program and trained in how to interact with patients within the pediatric oncology unit and in hospital playrooms under the guidance of Child Life Specialists. Volunteers will be able to become acquainted with some of the children and families and be able to create positive, supportive spaces for children and their families to de-stress and bond with one another, whether through crafts, reading books, playing card games, watching a movie, or just keeping someone company, volunteers work hard to bring an element of fun into the hospital.
Changing the world one child at a time.
In order to become a volunteer within our organizations programs, you must a member in good standing and successfully pass the application and interview process. Applications will become open at the end of fall quarter.