Birth for Humankind

Join our doula team

Expand your doula experience, skills and professional development opportunities, whilst providing trauma-informed, culturally-safe care.

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.

Are you a qualified doula, midwife/retired midwife/midwifery student who has attended a minimum of three births? We would love to hear from you!

Applications for our volunteer doula program are open year-round. 

Doula induction training dates for 2025

  • Thursday 13 March
  • Thursday 12 June
  • Thursday 4 December


Not yet trained as a birth worker?
Complete our Foundational Doula Training course and you’ll qualify for our next volunteer induction session!

Interested in joining us?

We’re always excited to connect with passionate individuals! Explore opportunities to collaborate or join our team.

“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 

Pregnant client lying down on the grass
"It really empowered me to take back my birth and feel confident in the birthing experience".
Women labouring in a hospital setting
"She took away my fears and made me feel empowered to stick by my decisions, and gave me so much education and helpful tips."
Aamina her five week old daughter and Maison
"You where amazing right through my pregnancy and birth and so much help to keep me calm and very thankful for her and she was such an amazing person."

Expression of interest

“Birth work is always meaningful to me, but the meaning is amplified when working with an organisation like Birth For Humankind. Being able to provide physical and emotional support to clients who are faced with complex and challenging situations is difficult but brings a lot of satisfaction and fulfilment.”
"I have learnt so much and feel my practice is more family centred and culturally sensitive because of my time volunteering with your clients."

Code of practice

Eligibility

FAQ

“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

 

Do you want to make a positive difference to someone who might be completely alone during pregnancy and birth?

Would love to get involved