VOLUNTEER WITH DCDC
Get involved
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the DC Doulas for Choice Collective. We have provided abortion support since 2011 and are excited to welcome new volunteers as we grow our capacity to serve people seeking reproductive healthcare in the greater Washington area.
BECOMING A DOULAHow the application process works
We typically open applications in June and train a new cohort of abortion doulas each fall. As a DC-based collective, we are only open to doulas located in the DMV.
Please note:
We require masks at all in-person interviews and training events.
- Submit an application
Once applications are evaluated, we will invite potential matches to interview.
- Attend an in-person group interview
This is an informal opportunity for us to get to know one another and for you to ask questions about the Collective. If the fit feels right, you will be invited to our training weekend.
- Join our two-day, in-person training
Meet other doulas, learn abortion-support skills, and deepen your understanding of how systems of oppression and movements for justice affect people who have abortions.
- Shadow experienced doulas in the clinic
Newly trained doulas shadow an experienced doula at least twice before signing up for a solo shift, allowing them to learn the clinic flow, observe support techniques, and receive feedback.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVEDSupport abortion access in the DC area
Donating to the DC Abortion Fund is one of the best ways to support abortion seekers while you wait for the next doula application cycle.
DC Abortion Fund (DCAF) ↗Provides financial support to abortion seekers from DC and across the country.Washington Area Clinic Defense Task Force ↗Provides clinic escorts and a reassuring presence for patients, companions, and staff.DMV Abortion Practical Support Network ↗Offers housing, rides, appointment escorts, childcare, meals, and other practical support.