When a Chariot volunteer brings a VR headset to play with a patient, they take the child on wild and fun adventures far away from the confines of their hospital room. Volunteers engage our patients in VR and tablet-based games and facilitate play sessions with our robotic dog, Loona. Volunteers should feel comfortable using technology, but the Chariot team will provide volunteers with all necessary training on VR games and other technologies. A familiarity with VR is a plus, but not necessary.

The Sunnyvale Clinic is an OUTPATIENT clinic.

Program Goals/Objectives:
Child Life programs are designed to promote growth and development, minimize psychological trauma, maintain normal living patterns, and assist the patient and family to effectively cope with hospitalization and/or illness.
Volunteers assist by playing with children who are waiting for clinic appointments.

Qualifications:
Volunteers who work in Child Life need to have prior experience working with children and realistic expectations of the program. In addition, they should be:

• Outgoing and able to relate well to children of all ages and their parents.


• Minimal age of 18 years old


• Able to work with minimal supervision.


• Flexible


• Creative and playful


• Independent and able to initiate activities with children.


• Willing to take direction.


• Punctual and reliable.

Job Responsibilities:
Assist the therapist in the preparation for and leading of group activities. Structured activities will vary from week to week and can involve simple crafts, group games, cooking, etc.
Support the patients - their abilities often fluctuate, but regardless of their abilities, our goal is to assist them in achieving satisfaction and success.