Internships

Child Life Internship Program 

The Child Life Program at NorthShore Evanston Hospital offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate level students aspiring to become a Child Life Specialist. Internships are available to students who have had 100 hours of volunteer experience in a health care setting. Students are responsible for planning procedural support and preparation in an outpatient and inpatient setting, implementing activities in our activity/playroom as well as bedside interactions, assisting with in-service presentations to new nursing/medical staff and presenting our Pediatric Preparation Program.  

Internship Requirements  

• Currently enrolled in, or have completed senior year of a bachelors degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, Expressive Therapies, Education, and Human Services; or be currently enrolled in a masters program. 
• Have completed at least ten courses in the areas of study listed above.  
• Available 40 hours a week for 15 weeks 

A personal interview is required for admittance to the program. If you are interested in arranging an interview, please complete our Child Life internship application and send to: 

Sorrelle Stanton, MEd, CCLS, Director of Child Life Services
Walgreen Building Suite 1505
2650 N. Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL. 60201  

Please direct any questions to Sorrelle Stanton by calling our Child Life Office at 847.570.2831 or email sstanton@northshore.org.