Purpose of Job:
To work with other DONA volunteer leaders to plan and execute the annual DONA International Summit.
Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Onsite Volunteers (Team Lead)
- Responsible for on-site coordination of volunteers, Doula the volunteer doulas!
- Lead a team of volunteers who help the conference days runs smoothly
- Lead volunteer orientation and act as a support for the volunteer team
- Set up schedule for volunteers to staff conference as needed (registration desk,
merchandise table, silent auction table etc.
- Develop materials to support volunteer coordination on site
- Check in with conference coordinator and staff during event to make sure needs are
being met and make adjustments to teams as needed
- Work with special touches to recognize volunteers on site with swag and other recognition
- Assign volunteers to review rooms prior to sessions to ensure clean and properly set up
- Work to assist any attendees who are self-identified as having special needs
- Room Doulas
- Make sure room set up is as requested for speaker session
- Assist attendees with any questions/needs they may have
- Speaker Doulas
- Ensure speaker knows where session is taking place
- Assist speaker with any needs/questions
- Merchandise
- Responsible for setting up merchandise
- Participate in staffing the merchandise area
- Answer any customer questions
- First-Time Attendee Doulas
- Participating in a first-time attendee orientation
- Answering questions from first-time attendees
- Logistics
- Working with a team to coordinate delivery and set up of conference materials
- Participating in daily walk-through of events
- Serving as liaison between vendors, speakers, attendees and conference team, staff and hotel
Responsible to:
- DONA Conference Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
- DONA certified doula in good standing
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Commitment to serve
- Phone, email and Internet capability
- Other qualifications, specific to individual positions
Duration of Term:
One (1) year
Time Needed (Per Week):
Variable according to timeline: 1-5 hrs
Application Procedure:
- A resume' or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Enter a letter of intent, which covers the applicant’s goals for the position, demonstrates a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position; expresses a desire to serve DONA International and explains why the applicant is the right person for the position
- Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest should be made with application by completing the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form.
Applications are due by Friday, March 31, 2023