Join our Postpartum Doula Team!

Launch Your Postpartum Doula Career Today!

Family Tree Doula Services takes great pride in having a tight knit team of doulas who support one another as much as the clients they’re serving. Each of our doulas’ lived and learned experiences has contributed to a collective of knowledge that is unmatched and available for everyone to benefit from. When you become a Family Tree doula, you will be joining a team like no other.

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Is Family Tree Doulas the right fit for you?

We consider candidates from all walks of life with varying levels of experience. Whether you’re an old hat at the postpartum world or an eager doula looking to sharpen your skills, what we care most about at Family Tree Doula Services is your desire to always be learning and to see your families flourish. We know doula work can be challenging, and we are determined to make you feel seen and supported when it comes to your needs and concerns.

We are currently considering candidates who answer yes to the following criteria:

You have professional in-person or virtual live training as a postpartum doula.

Certified as a Postpartum Doula or working your way toward certification.

Your professional experience includes working in a care-related profession (nannying, doula-work, etc.).

You desire a challenging and rewarding career working with new parents and young infants?

You possess a desire to continually be learning and to see your clients thrive?

You pride yourself in your communication skills and ability to follow through?

Professional liability insurance, CPR certification and operate your business as an LLC

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

We asked our doulas:

What is your favorite part of being on the Family Tree Doula team?

"My favorite thing about being a part of the Family Tree Doula team is the excellent communication and true "family" feel. I know that Sheryl values and appreciates each and every member of the team and she shows that in many ways."

"Truly feeling an outstanding collaboration, with an incredible team leader Sheryl Cooksley who is always so present, genuine, supportive, and phenomenally knowledgeable about the work that she loves."

"Knowing I have excellent doulas available for back-up and a wonderful doula community for support."

"The sense of togetherness. Even though we work separately, it truly does feel like a family that is always there to support each other."

"Is feeling free to grow into my personal style of doula work and knowing I’m being taken care of by my supervisor and team of doulas along the way."

"I am thrilled to be apart of this team because Sheryl is a genius. We share common values, and have an understanding about compassion that exceeds others."

"Having an amazing group of supportive doulas with so much experience and resources."

"What drew me to Family Tree is the inclusive environment. Families are not one size fits all and I love that we strive to make all families feel supported."

"Sheryl is my favorite. I'm learning so much from her."

"The great communication. Communication is very important and key for me. "

"The community! I love that our work involves being supportive to our clients, as well as our peers."

"The people on the team and Sheryl. She truly cares about the families we work with and her team of doulas."

"Family Tree is a family of welcoming, compassionate, and supportive people."

"Whenever multiple doulas are providing service for one client, we are able to share notes from one shift to the next, so that the client never has to spend much time updating the next doula about any changes to preferences or routines."

Family Tree Doula Application

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Name(Required)

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Address

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May we text you at this number?(Required)

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Are you trained as a Postpartum Doula?(Required)

Please list training organization, name of course taken, training date

Are you certified as a Postpartum Doula?(Required)

Yes

Names and dates of related trainings/certifications.(Required)

Date of completion of current Adult and Infant CPR/First Aid Certification(Required)

Please tell us about your postpartum work experience.(Required)

Do you currently provide doula services through another entity?(Required)

If yes, please list your business name or the name of the doula agency/collective.

Tell us about your postpartum doula philosophy.(Required)

Why postpartum work?(Required)

In your opinion, what are the best and worst parts about being a postpartum doula?(Required)

How soon are you available to work?(Required)

Shift preference(Required)

Day shifts only (7am - 8pm)

Night shifts only (8pm - 7am)

Both day and night

How many shifts/hours per week can you commit to?(Required)

(4 hour minimum day shifts; 10 hour minimum night shifts)

How would you like doula clients to contact you?

Call / text / email you directly

Communicate solely through Family Tree Doula Services

Please provide 3 references.(Required)

Include name, relationship, contact phone number

Tell us about you!(Required)

Please upload a copy of your resume if you have one (optional)

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Please upload a photo or PDF of your CPR Certification(Required)