Thank you for your Interest in joining the Doulas of Rhode IslandHave you been trained as a birth or postpartum doula?Help us educate the community about doulas and the services we provide.We know we impact families' lives for the better!Membership is open year round.All new members must complete Step 1 (Application Form) and Step 2 (Payment) below. Both the new member Application Form and Payment of membership dues must be completed or membership will not be valid. Please note: You must complete a professional doula training prior to applying for membership. New Members: Please complete Step 1 and Step 2 below. Existing Members/Membership Renewals: Please complete annual payment by following Step 2 below.Step 1- Application form (New Members MUST Complete)Click here to fill out the membership application. Proof of professional training is required. Then proceed to Step 2 (select membership and continue)Full DoRI Membership - $65 annuallyBenefits include:- Your listing on our website for clients to view your business website and Personal Statement - Access to our private Facebook Group where we post families looking for both birth and postpartum doulas- In-person events such as Meet the Doulas, meetings and dinners with providers, hospital staff and insurance companies - Networking to build relationships such as backup doula support and skill sharingFull DoRI Equity Membership - $35 annuallyAs long as Black, Brown, and Indigenous parents and babies are dying at disparately high rates, DORI will be offering full membership at a reduced fee for birth professionals of color. Benefits include:- Your listing on our website for clients to view your business website and Personal Statement - Access to our private Facebook Group where we post families looking for both birth and postpartum doulas- In-person events such as Meet the Doulas, meetings and dinners with providers, hospital staff and insurance companies - Networking to build relationships such as backup doula support and skill sharingSupporting Membership - $25 annuallyThis membership level is for retired/non-practicing doulas in RI. We thank you for wanting to keep up with current news and happenings in the doula world, and of course, supporting our organization. Benefits include: - Access to our private Facebook Group to keep on top of doula happenings- Attendance at our two annual membership meetings and invitations to professional development and social events (an additional charge may be applicable for certain events).