CLP DO’s and DON’Ts

DO’s

Before a CLP 1. List your name in the online sign up sheet at least

TWO (2) days before the CLP. Offer transportation if you

wish. We wish!

2. If you signed up and suddenly have a change of

plans, inform the project head right away. If not, they will

be expecting you and you may cause delays.

3. If you expect to arrive later than the meeting time,

inform the project head to know if you can still be

accommodated.

4. Eat a full meal and take vitamins before going to the

CLP.

5. Leave all your emotional baggage and school issues

in school. If you can’t, don’t attend the CLP.

6. If you have any other questions regarding the CLP,

contact the project head.

During a CLP 1. Be at Xavier Hall (IN YOUR COSTUMES) by 12noon for

briefing. The cars leave at 12:30; if you’re not there within that

time or unless you text any of the CLP core team informing

him/her of your reason for being late, the ride goes without

you.

2. When you arrive in the hospital, go directly to the Kythe

Room, listen to the project head and get your activity kits and

nametags.

3. Be courteous to the hospital staff. Greet our Ate’s in the

Child Life Center.

4. Befriend the parents. They don’t bite.

5. Be in the moment. Empower the kids.

6. Try to speak in the language of the kids and the parents. (It

helps to be updated with the movies, telanovelas and latest

gossip!)

7. Warn the kids how much time you have left. Prepare them

by saying “alis na ako in 15 minutes ha” so they won’t get

surprised.

8. Say goodbye to everyone: the kids, the parents, hospital

staff, and even to manong guard.

After a CLP 1. Process either in the hospital or in a restaurant near

the hospital as shall be instructed.

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:

HAVE FUN!

Remember this day is about celebrating

LIFE!

DON’Ts

Before a CLP 1. Back out last minute please

2. Panic or worry. (If you do not know what to do or

expect, feel free to text any Kythe officer.)

During a CLP 2. Be indifferent with the hospital staff

3. Clump together and form cliques. Try to approach the

kids personally.

4. Be overexcited with cute babies and drag them away

from their mothers. Behave!

5. Force the kids to do your structured activity. If they

really won’t, don’t.

6. Play around with medical equipment and explore

interesting rooms.

7. Take pictures with your camera or phone without

permission. Respect their privacy! If you wish to take

some pictures, politely ask permission from the Child

Life Specialist, the parent or guardian and of course, the

kid.

8. Pretend you know how to diagnose diseases and

explain medical procedures. Refer the kid to the Child

Life Specialist instead.

9. Give any of your personal things, candies, toys or

gifts. There are loot bags prepared for them. If you wish

to share anything, inform the project head days before

the CLP to make sure it is allowed and enough for the

whole ward.

10. Give out your cell numbers, home numbers or

address

After a CLP 1. Process in the car or taxi.

CLP

DRESS

CODE

DON’T

WEAR:

1. White Shirts

2. Shorts

3. Open Toe

footwear

3. Excessive

Jewelry

4. Strong

Perfumes

5. Plunging

Necklines

6. Mid-rib Shirts

7. Sleeveless

Shirts

DO WEAR:

1. A comfortable

shirt and jeans

2. Closed-toe

Footwear

3. YOUR

COSTUME!

MOST OF ALL

Wear SMILES,

not frowns!

HAVE FUN,

EVERYBODY!