Join Our Network – CCLS

The strength of Child Life Disaster Relief is in its network of supporters

When the unthinkable occurs, Child Life Disaster Relief works to connect our community of trained child life professionals with our partners so that they may assist children in disaster settings.

If you are a child life specialist and would like to be added to our database of volunteers please fill out the form below. You will join a network of over  1,700 + child life professionals and others, from around the globe, willing to use their skills in times of disasters and crises.

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Join Our Network

Join us as we to develop a coordinated and global network of volunteers to ensure that children in disaster and crises have the tools and support needed to promote positive coping and resilience. 

If you are a Certified Child Life Specialist or child life student and would like to be added to our database of over 1,700, please fill out the form below. Joining our network is free and is the first step in becoming a volunteer.  You will have an opportunity to unite with other child life professionals willing to use their skills in times of disaster and crises to support children as they turn tragedy into triumph.

CLDR leadership strategically reviews volunteer applications bi-annually. Individuals that are eligible to volunteer will be notified within a month of the review with the volunteer onboarding process to follow. 

Share Your Skills to Help Meet the CLDR Mission

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