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Child Life Summer-Only Student Volunteer Information:


Thank you for your interest in Cook Children's Child Life Summer-Only Student Program. Cook Children's is a non-profit hospital that has been caring for sick and injured children for 106 years. From the very beginning, volunteers have played a vital role in providing comfort and care during a time of need.

COVID vaccination is no longer mandatory but strongly encouraged.

Child Life summer-only program volunteers MUST be declared Child Life students. They serve in a variety of inpatient and outpatient Child Life placements, June 3 - August 9, 2024. This volunteer opportunity is open to a limited number of Child Life students whose campuses are not located locally. Local Child Life students are invited to apply to our College Student Program beginning March 1st.

Child Life Summer-Only Student Requirements:
1. Must be at least 18 years old
2. A declared Child Life student enrolled in related courses. Proof of declared course of study required.
3. Previous experience with children.
4. Able to commit to and complete a minimum of 50 hours of service during the summer.

Child Life Summer-Only Student Onboarding Process:
1. Applications must be received by the posted deadline of April 15, 2024.
2. When the application and references have been reviewed for a possible match, the student will be contacted by e-mail for an interview, either in person or by Zoom.
3. The student will be asked to sign an Authorization for Release of Information so that a background check can be completed.
4. If the student is accepted, the student MUST be able to attend New Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 5:30pm-8:30pm, via Zoom and Patient Care Orientation on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 5:30pm-9pm via Zoom.
5. Applicants who are not accepted will be notified by letter or email.

Health Requirements: (We cannot waive vaccinations)
1. A record of varicella (chicken pox) immunity must be provided to Cook Children's. This can be one of the following:
A. Proof of having received the two varicella vaccinations from your medical/immunization record.
B. Proof of a positive blood titer** (blood work) showing that you are immune to varicella from your doctor, a lab, or the Health Department. If your blood work shows you are not immune (negative), Cook Children's will provide the varicella vaccinations to you at no charge.
2. Cook Children's requires volunteers to complete an annual Tuberculosis (TB) skin test and flu vaccination. These are provided at no charge at our Occupational Health Clinic after new volunteer orientation is completed.
3. Proof of TDaP vaccination.

If you have any questions about the application or requirements, please call the volunteer office at 682-885-5500.
Thank you!

Susan Tomlin
Volunteer Program Coordinator
College Student Volunteer Program

Personal Information
About you
Background Check

You will be asked to sign an authorization form (at your interview) allowing your background check to be completed. Applicants must have a clear record (no arrests, convictions, nolo contendere pleas, deferred adjudications, or any other criminal entries). Per Cook Children's policy, you will be declined as a volunteer if there are any blemishes on your background check.


Emergency Contacts

In case you become sick or injured while volunteering, please list the emergency contact information for the person you want notified

Emergency Contact
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT & PHOTO RELEASE

I understand and agree that in the performance of my duties as a volunteer of Cook Children s Health Care System I must hold in strictest confidence any observations I may make or information I may hear regarding patients, patient families or staff.


I verify that all of the information provided by me on this application is true, correct and complete. I attest that I have never been arrested or charged with any crime and grant Cook Children's permission to verify this information in arriving at a decision.

I understand that false or misleading statements or the omission of any information necessary to make this application complete will result in rejection of my application or termination of my service.

Additionally, Cook Children's has my consent to photograph, videotape, or audiotape me performing my volunteer duties. I understand that these may be used toward the advancement of public education, the promotion of Cook Children's, and/or any other legitimate purpose.

I understand that upon my successful completion of the volunteer placement processes required at Cook Children's, I will become a volunteer. As a volunteer, I acknowledge that I will not receive compensation for services.