Global Development Committee | Committee Member

Global Development Committee

Purpose:

To uphold the mission and vision of DONA International. The Global Development Committee will explore areas that will increase inclusivity, ownership, and belonging within the International community while adapting to the needs of each individual area in terms of accessibility and cultural implications. 

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Reviewing policies and procedures that impact the success of doulas in international markets, and making formal recommendations to the director for consideration. This could include, but is not limited to:

• Reviewing training materials, certification packets, suggested continuing education opportunities, suggested reading materials, marketing materials, other forms of communication, advocacy toolkits, etc. 

• Educational, certification, and membership policies and practices from an international perspective, making recommendations for improvement for the international membership base. 

• Bringing forward recommendations and ideas for improvement of training, certifying, and the practice of doulas in international markets to the overseeing director, who may choose to bring an item to the board for discussion 

• This may include sourcing international trainers by region and facilitating peer learning (quarterly gatherings)

• Executing tasks as approved by the board and director, and approved in the annual goals

• Providing feedback as requested by DONA leadership or staff 

• Collaborating with DONA International departments to improve systems for the global doula community.

• Building awareness of DONA internationally, including materials to help doulas introduce themselves to hospitals/communities

• Identifying region-specific member benefits

Committee Members

Purpose of Job:

To act as a support system for the Global Chair and the Global Development Director, assisting with the execution of the annual goals. To act as an information resource for childbearing families, doulas, and DONA International Membership. Grow your leadership skills within and outside of DONA International.

Structure 

There will be four member positions within the Global Development Committee

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Collaborate with Chairs and leadership to support committee activities

• Contribute to the development and execution of annual goals

• Participate in regular meetings and working sessions

• Complete assigned tasks and meet agreed-upon deadlines

• Generate ideas for programming and global initiatives

• Collaborate on cross-functional and interdisciplinary projects

• Share relevant international insights to inform organizational priorities

• Represent and promote DONA International within their communities

• Contribute to articles or information for the International Doula and/or eDoula, when needed

Please email dona@dona.org to apply.