Doula:
a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support throughout a person's pregnancy and birth journey to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Doula Training
Requirements
To receive a scholarship for training, you must become a Birth Beginnings Volunteer Doula by completing the following requirements:
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Review the "About Us" page and understand the mission of the organization
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Live in or within 45 minutes of the following counties: Wake, Durham, Harnett, Guilford, Orange, and Chatham.
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Complete all 3 days of the doula training and any online coursework
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Support 3 clients within 1 year of completing the training
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For students applying for sponsorship: upload a valid student ID
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For community members seeking scholarships: complete the required information
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Pay $25 membership fee (includes volunteer tshirt)
Training Information
Date: October 15-16, 2022, breastfeeding support training day TBD
Location: TBA (Chapel Hill or Durham)
Student Doula Scholarship Price (Birth Beginings Volunteer): $250