Advocacy Sub-Committee

Purpose of Job:
To contribute to achieving DONA International’s advocacy goals through participation in an advocacy subcommittee. Grow your leadership skills within and outside DONA International.

Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Work closely with the Sub-Committee Chair and Advocacy Director to keep leaders informed about activities in your sub-committee
• Develop annual goals for Sub-Committee collaboratively with other members and the Sub-Committee Chair
• Participate in monthly Sub-Committee Zoom meetings with the Sub-Committee Chair to update on subcommittee specific activities and work with other sub-committee members on specific activities pertinent to achieving annual goals
• Meet deadlines agreed to by Sub-Committee members for deliverables pertinent to achieving annual goals
• Generate ideas for advocacy activities relevant to the specific sub-committee
• Work collaboratively with other sub-committee members, the Sub-Committee Chair, and the Advocacy Director on high level, interdisciplinary projects
• Promote DONA International when attending conferences of other organizations interested in childbearing issues in the state/province/area
• Convey regional information relevant to policy making to the DONA International Board of Directors via the Advocacy Director
• Contribute to articles or information for the International Doula and/or eDoula, when needed

Responsible to:
Members
Sub-Committee Chair
Advocacy Director
Board of Directors

Required Qualifications:

• Current DONA International member
• DONA certified doula in good standing or currently working towards certification
• Good organization and communication skills
• Phone, email, social media usage/accounts Internet capability

Duration of Term:
One (1) term, a 1-year term
Renewable upon Advocacy Director and Sub-Committee Chair input

Time Needed (Per Month):
8 - 12 hours

Application Procedure:

1. A resume' or curriculum vitae
2. A one (1) page letter of intent, which covers:
   1. Applicant’s goals for the position
   2. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position
   3. Expresses a desire to serve DONA International
   4. Explains why the applicant is the right person for the position
3. Reference phone and email contact information from three (3) people who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications
4. Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest should be made with the application by completing the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form here
   
   

Any questions about this volunteer leadership opportunity can be directed to advocacy@dona.org