Join our doula team
Expand your doula experience and skills, whilst providing trauma-informed, inclusive care to families in our community.
lend a hand, change a story
- Help our clients find their own strength and confidence, and feel truly supported.
- Gain the skills to deliver trauma-informed, inclusive care that acknowledges the cultural values, beliefs and practices of different families.
- Be part of a community of dedicated birth workers.
- Receive expert mentoring and professional development.
- Choose the work you do based on your capacity.
- Receive an allowance (up to $250 per client).
- Be the best doula you can be.
Each year, we hold numerous Volunteer Doula Onboarding Sessions to welcome new qualified doulas or midwives into our team.
Are you a qualified doula, midwife (including retired midwife or midwifery student) who has attended a minimum of three births? We would love to hear from you!
Applications to join our volunteer doula team are open year-round.
Please note: There are no upcoming Volunteer Doula Onboarding Sessions in 2025.
Interested in joining our doula team?
Please complete the online application form and we will contact you once onboarding dates have been set for 2026.
We look forward to hearing from you!
“The way people birth can change the world. We think of this work as being part of social change.”–
Kirstan Flannery, Co-Founder Birth for Humankind
“I’m beyond grateful with the organisation for this opportunity, it’s such a privilege to be part of the volunteer team.”
Birth for Humankind volunteer doula