Volunteer doulas provide emotional support and non-pharmacologic pain interventions to help patients achieve their labor and delivery goals. The volunteer doula program is a free service to UC Davis patients. Each doula is dedicated to one patient in labor and provides 1:1 support. Patients can request a doula upon admission, based on first-come, first-served availability.
The first group of volunteer doulas began in August.
Volunteer shifts are eight to 16 hours on average. Day and night shifts are available. Volunteer doulas will work in the University Birthing Suites.
Additional details about this opportunity:
No previous experience is necessary. Volunteers will take a two-day labor support class on Jan. 22 and Jan. 29, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a unit orientation day, to learn the tools needed to help during labor and delivery.
The program starts in February with a minimum of a six-month commitment.
