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.