Volunteer Doula - Bethel Health and Healing Network

The Role

As a Volunteer Doula, you’ll:

• Offer practical and emotional support to expectant and new mothers.
• Accompany women to appointments, provide reassurance during labour, and visit post-birth if needed.
• Help mothers understand and navigate maternity services.
• Build confidence and connection through empathy and trust.

Each volunteering journey is unique. You’ll be matched with one or more women to support throughout their maternity experience.

Time Commitment

• Minimum commitment: 6 months.
• Average time: Around 5 hours per birth (plus communication and preparation).
• Flexible hours you choose how much you can give.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be:

• Empathetic, patient and reliable, with a calm and caring nature.
• Comfortable supporting women from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
• Able to commit time and flexibility around appointments and births.
• Over 18 (no upper age limit).

No experience is required, we provide full training and mentorship.

Training & Support

All volunteers receive:

• Free Doula training delivered by experienced professionals.
• Ongoing 1-to-1 mentorship and supervision.
• Access to group learning sessions, peer support and reflective practice.
• Chance to join our cohort of West Birmingham Champions.
• References, skill development and experience for future careers in midwifery, social care or nursing.