Requirements to Apply for a Board Position:

• Demonstrates leadership commitment and involvement with ACLP and the child life community. Examples include but are not limited to service on an ACLP committee, the ACLP Board of Directors, the Child Life Certification Commission (CLCC), a task force, or regional group as well as comparable service with another organization.
• Active ACLP membership in good standing.
• Active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
• Thinks strategically and analytically and to effectively communicate thoughts and rationale.
• Works well with others as a member of a collaborative group with group decision-making authority and an understanding of the fiduciary duties of loyalty, care, and obedience.

Debunking the myths of volunteer board service:

• No formal leadership position in a professional role is required to be eligible for any board position.
• The "Director" role does NOT mean the individual must currently hold a "Director/Manager/Supervisor" job title
• Previous board experience is NOT required. It is highly preferred for the President-Elect position.
• No accounting or finance degree is necessary for the Treasurer prosition