Inheritance of Hope Launches New Child Life Volunteer Program

by Ellie Ledin | Jan 29, 2025 | Inheritance of Hope Stories, Intentional Living

A Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is a professional who works with medically complex families to normalize medical experiences, provide psychosocial support, and advocate for the needs of the family. The process of becoming certified is often a difficult one, especially when it comes to gaining experience. That’s why Ellie Ledin, Legacy Video™ Manager and CCLS, created the Child Life Volunteer Program with Legacy Videos™ – a completely virtual opportunity that focuses on building up future Child Life professionals who have a heart for coming alongside the brokenhearted.This program allows students to gain valuable experience working with medically complex families in various roles. Four new students were recently onboarded, and they will soon become Legacy Video™ Coaches who help terminally ill parents record stories and messages for their loved ones. Additionally, these students will receive mentorship, participate as facilitators in the kids and teens Hope@Home™ Groups, and complete an extensive volunteer program with invaluable resources to equip them to enter the Child Life field as competitive candidates.
Four smiling women featured in a promotional banner for the Child Life Volunteer Program with Legacy Videos™. Each is shown in individual portraits with varying backgrounds: one in a denim jacket, another in a hoodie with glasses, a third in a green dress outdoors, and the last wearing a turtleneck sweater. The Legacy Video logo is displayed at the bottom right.

Rachel, one of the new Child Life students writes, “What excites me about Inheritance of Hope is the fact that their mission to support families facing the loss of a parent is deeply rooted in Christ’s love and compassion.”

To learn more about this volunteer opportunity or Legacy Videos™, visit LegacyVideoByRequest.org or email LegacyVideos@InheritanceOfHope.org

Thanks to generous donors, anybody can make one of these precious videos at no cost to them. Join our team of monthly givers to make it possible for these families to create their legacy at the click of a button!


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