Positions Available:

• International
  • Canada (1)
  • South America (1)
  • Caribbean (1)
  • Europe & UK (2)
  • Oceania (2)
  • Africa (1)
  • Asia (2)
• USA
  • Northeast (1)
  • Midwest (1)
  • West (1)

Role | Ambassador-At-Large

Purpose:

To act as a liaison between the Regional Chair and the members within the region of the Ambassador, to act as an information resource for childbearing families, doulas, and DONA International Membership. Grow your leadership skills within and outside of DONA International.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

·       Work closely with your Regional Chair to keep leaders informed about what’s happening in your area

·       Follow up on emails welcoming new members and engaging with them on Connect and Social Media by congratulating those receiving certification and recertification as doulas from DONA International

·       Communicate with your Regional Director by submitting reports quarterly using the Ambassador Report guidelines described in the Ambassador Handbook

·       Actively engage in discussions on DONA International social media platforms to promote connection, enhanced information about the organization or doula issues (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms introduced) while maintaining DONA International principles and values.

·       Attend monthly Membership Committee meetings.

o   Ambassadors may miss no more than 3 consecutive meetings in a calendar year and no more than 5 meetings annually.

·       Train to host state/provincial/area membership meetings and host/co-host them at least twice each year

o   This is in addition to the quarterly regional membership meetups

·       Provide quarterly reports to Regional Chairs (to include meeting reports, member questions/concerns follow-up & resolutions, etc.) using the Ambassador Report form

·       Communicate with area membership to address needs/concerns and follow up within 48 hours of requests

·       Attend and help host quarterly Regional Member Meetup

·       Participate in monthly educational Zoom calls led by Regional Chairs and Membership Directors, when applicable

·       Provide a minimum of two volunteer spotlights to the Regional Chair each year.

·       Promote DONA International when attending conferences of other organizations interested in childbearing issues in the state/province/area

·       Convey information to be considered in policy making to the DONA International Board of Directors via the Regional Chair

·       Submit articles or information to the International Doula Magazine, when applicable

·       In the absence of a Regional Membership Chair, will support the Membership Manager in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Regional Membership Chair.