Interested in becoming a UNC Volunteer Doula?
Are you a trained and experienced doula?
Thank you for considering serving as a volunteer doula. We would love to hear from you. Please email us at birthpartners@unc.edu
Are you considering doula training?
You will find information about the role and work of a doula at dona.org. We generally offer our in-house doula training twice per year. This training is intended for individuals who plan to volunteer in our program. There are no pre-requisites to the training and it is offered over one weekend. Our next training will likely be Winter/Spring 2020. Please contact us to join our interest list!
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteering with our program is a long-term commitment. Our volunteers:
- must go through the process of becoming a UNC Medical Center volunteer
- must be able to commit at least 9-12 months of volunteer time
- must be available to take two 6 hour shifts per month
- attend a monthly doula program meeting
What our volunteers say...
“I love the idea that there is a group of people, volunteers, who are willing to drop everything to help a woman in labor, and that they're committed to staying by her side until she delivers. In that way, Birth Partners is one of the most beautiful expressions of teamwork and dedication I have ever seen.”
“Doulas can change the way a mother or a new family enters into parenthood by encouraging her active participation in her labor, acting as a source of non-medical support, and reinforcing their positive memories of the birth experience.”
“I love the UNC Birth Partners because it's a volunteer program. It's truly a privilege to serve women from all backgrounds and to assure them that their needs during labor and birth are important. I also love that UNC Birth Partners encourages doulas to form a community where it is safe to share your experiences. In a position where you're providing selfless support to others, it's nice to feel comfortable reflecting on these experiences with other doulas.”
