What We Do: Volunteer
together, we can make a difference in a kid's life
BFPC has an established volunteer program in the Pediatric Oncology Outpatient care playroom at Mattel Children's Hospital. Our club has dedicated volunteers who work weekly in the playroom making crafts and playing games with the kids. Additionally, BFPC has fortunately started another volunteer program in Mattel, this program centering around Inpatient Bedside volunteering. Hospitals can be overwhelming for many, so volunteers are there to be the ray of light that these kids deserve. Members in good standing are encouraged to apply for this program which takes applications towards the end of fall quarter.
BFPC Volunteer Programs at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
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BFPC has established volunteer programs in Mattel Children’s Hospital, both in partnership with Child Life. The first is the Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Outpatient care program, where dedicated volunteers work weekly in the BFPC playroom making crafts and playing games with the kids before and during doctor appointments. Additionally, BFPC has fortunately started another volunteer program, this one centering around Inpatient Bedside play volunteering. Hospitals can be overwhelming for many, so volunteers are there to be the ray of light that these kids deserve. Members in good standing are encouraged to apply for this program which takes applications towards the end of fall quarter.
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If you have any questions, e-mail our Volunteer Coordinators Ashley Chen and Kensei Kishimoto
Visit the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House
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Volunteers visit the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House twice a quarter. We typically bake and decorate cupcakes, and play games with the families staying at the House! It's always a huge reward to work directly with the kids and their families, and to see their faces light up when we give them a prize for winning games like bingo and hide and seek, or for simply being one cool kid!
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If you have any questions, e-mail our On-Going Events Chair Marissa Woo
Summer Opp: Volunteer at Camp Okizu
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Interested BFPC members have the opportunity to become a camp counselor at Camp Okizu in Berry Creek, California (Northern California). Camp Okizu is a summer camp specifically for children affected by cancer and their siblings. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue spreading the BFPC message over the summer months.
For more information about the camp and how to get involved visit www.okizu.org
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Many of our officers have became camp counselors at Camp Okizu before and are able to answer your questions about this opportunity as well. E-mail our President
Kevin Ceballos
Summer Opp: Volunteer at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
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Interested BFPC members have the opportunity to become camp counselors at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times in the San Jacinto Mountains (Southern California). This camp is dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families.For more information about the camp and how to get involved visit www.campronaldmcdonald.org.
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Many of our officers have became camp counselors at Camp Ronald McDonald before and are able to answer your questions about this opportunity as well. E-mail our On-Going Events Chair Marisa Woo
