become a ptb doula
Would you like to support pregnant teens with PTB? We’d love to have you on our team!
Thank you for wanting to join our movement supporting and empowering pregnant teens as they transition into parenthood. Please note, our PTB volunteer doula position is a one year commitment. Serious applicants only apply. Questions? We can be reached via phone at 813-820-1660 or via email at hello@projecteenbirth.org.
I don’t know what I would’ve done without Ms. Melinda; the way she cared for me let me know I wasn’t alone.
ALLISON - PTB MOM
Step One
Complete and submit our volunteer doula application form if you are interested in becoming a Project Teenbirth (PTB) Volunteer Doula. We will review your application and contact you within 48 hours.
Step Two
Attend a PTB volunteer doula in-person or virtual orientation. During the orientation you will learn the following:
History of Project Teenbirth, our mission and vision.
What is expected of you in your role as a PTB volunteer doula.
The PTB volunteer doula process regarding documentation, forms and communication.
Overview of birth support, with emphasis on common PTB scenarios and clients served.
Specific PTB volunteer doula responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
DUTIES
Specific functions include: supporting families throughout all perinatal stages in line with PTB expectations; may include long hours, evenings and or weekends.
Attend local meetings with Chapter Lead Doula
Support PTB through participation in community outreach.
Must be able to travel within your local county and targeted areas.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Agree to and sign our PTB Scope of Practice and Volunteer Doula Agreement.
Agree to having a Level ll background check.
Must be able to commit to one year of volunteer doula service with the option to renew in one yr increments.
Must have attended at least five (5) births in the role as the primary doula.
Must have attended a doula training with proof of attendance via a certificate of completion. Doula certification a plus.
Must be professional, self-directed, able to follow-through on projects and prompt responsiveness to internal and external board members and clients.
Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented, and enjoys working with others.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read and write clearly in English. Bi-lingual | Spanish-speaking a PLUS.
Experience in various Microsoft and Google software.
Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; infrequently move | pick-up materials up to 20 pounds.
Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the population that Project Teenbirth serves.