Join THE COLLECTIVE

Who we are:

The NYC Doula Collective is a collective of doulas serving New York City and the surrounding areas. We offer both quality care for expectant parents and a space for doulas to build a strong sense of community. The NYC Doula Collective brings together seasoned doulas and those new to their practice. Our organization emphasizes professionalism, mentoring, community, and accountability.

What we provide:

Mentoring is a primary and essential part of the NYC Doula Collective. Our seasoned doulas serve as mentors to doulas newer to their practice, furthering their education beyond the initial doula training that all of our doulas participate in. This relationship begins when doulas join the Collective and continues until they become seasoned doulas themselves. Having a mentor is a requirement for our doulas who have attended fewer than 75 births. Doulas are free to choose who they’d like to be their mentor.

The NYC Doula Collective has a strong commitment to creating doula community. We host 1-4 meetings per month. These meetings create a space to discuss our work ethic, ask questions, role-play, share birth stories, and foster a deep sense of unity while assisting in building experience. All doulas are expected to regularly attend meetings.

At all levels within the Collective, we are consistently growing and learning together, striving to provide the best possible perinatal support to NYC families.

Opportunities:

We are always accepting applications. Our next round of interviews will likely begin in early 2025.

What we’re looking for:

The ideal applicant is passionate about and committed to doula work, professional, has attended a doula training, has attended fewer than 10 births, and is interested in our mentoring model. They should have a commitment and understanding to the on-call nature of birthwork, have availability to attend Collective meetings, actively engage in our community, and participate fully in the mentoring relationship.

To apply, please fill out the application here. Our Membership Director will be in touch shortly.