Membership
Ottawa Valley Doulas accepts membership applications from birth and postpartum doulas who have taken a training from a recognized doula training organization.
Membership applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are renewed bi-annually in May.
The cost of the biannual membership is $50. Dues are used to support professional development, advocacy efforts, website maintenance, and other organizational activities.
Membership Benefits:
Promotion of their own businesses on the OVD website.
Access to continuing education through regularly scheduled information sessions with local perinatal service providers and fellow OVD members with specialized expertise, as well as free or subsidized workshops with trainers from across Canada and beyond.
Quarterly OVD meetings, to provide input on the direction of the organization, and to connect with other members.
Access to our private FaceBook group for networking between members.
Communication and relationship building between the executive and local hospitals, birth centres, and care providers.
The ability to attend Grand Rounds at the Ottawa Hospital.
Promotion of doulas in our community, including an increased OVD social media presence.
Responsive communication between the executive team and members.
Membership Requirements:
Training from a recognized doula training organization; certification is not required. Traditionally trained doulas are also accepted.
Commitment to our Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
Completion of a recognized Infection Prevention and Control training course.
For example, Public Health Ontario’s IPAC Online Learning Course. Only the following modules are required for OVD membership: 1) Chain of Transmission and Risk Assessment; 2) Core: Additional Precautions; 3) Core: Control of the Environment; and 4) Personal Risk Assessment Community Home.
Membership Application and Renewal Process:
To complete the Membership Application form you will need:
Proof of birth and/or postpartum doula training and/or certification. If you are a traditionally trained doula, please provide a letter of reference. Please attach this as a single PDF file named "LastFirst Training".
Proof of completion of a recognized Infection Prevention and Control training course within the past 24 months. Please attach this as a single PDF file name "LastFirst IPAC".
Signed copy of our Standards of Practice. E-signatures are acceptable. Please attach this as a PDF file named "LastFirst SoP".
Signed copy of our Code of Ethics. E-signatures are acceptable. Please attach this as a PDF file named "LastFirst CoE".
Optionally, a head shot for use on our website.
Membership fee of $50. Please send it by e-transfer to ottawavalleydoulas@gmail.com.
To complete the Membership Renewal form you will need:
Signed copy of our Standards of Practice. E-signatures are acceptable. Please attach this as a PDF file named "LastFirst SoP". We periodically update our Standards of Practice, so please ensure you are signing the most recent version.
Signed copy of our Code of Ethics. E-signatures are acceptable. Please attach this as a PDF file named "LastFirst CoE". We periodically update our Code of Ethics, so please ensure you are signing the most recent version.
Optionally, a head shot for use on our website.
Membership fee of $50. Please send it by e-transfer to ottawavalleydoulas@gmail.com.
The Membership Coordinator will review your application within 2 weeks. Please contact the Membership Coordinator with any questions or concerns about the membership application process.