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VOLUNTEER


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Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum Support

Our support volunteers provide emotional, physical, and informational support to refugee women throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Volunteers can help with prenatal appointments, offer labor and birth support, and/or postpartum support.
They also assist refugee mothers in preparing for the arrival of their new baby. This could include things such as helping secure baby supplies and providing emotional and relational support during this transition into motherhood.

Interested in becoming a support volunteer? Have more questions?
Email Us

Volunteer Requirements

To become a Friends of Refugees volunteer in the Embrace program, you must complete 3 steps.  A volunteer application, an online background check, and a volunteer orientation. Volunteer orientations are held twice a month, usually the second Saturday of the month from 9:00-12:00pm and the last Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:30pm. Orientation is currently held virtually.
Click Here to find information on completing these steps.
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Childbirth Educators

Volunteer Descriptions

Educational volunteers assist in teaching our education course for refugees, including topics of pregnancy, childbirth, female reproductive health, breastfeeding and baby care.
 
Interested in teaching, providing transportation or snacks? Have more questions?
Email Us
Click here for a more detailed description of our volunteer opportunities.
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Interpreters

Interpretation volunteers will attend refugee childbirth education course, births, and/or prenatal meetings to provide interpretation services.

Host an Awareness Dinner

Click here to learn more and
sign up to host an Awareness Dinner.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


"What languages do you need interpreted?"

Our current top 5 languages are: Karen, Rohingya, Arabic, Swahili,  and Dari/Farsi. These do vary from class to class, so please contact us directly.

"Do I need to be a certified Doula to volunteer with Embrace?"

No, we will provide basic pregnancy, labor and birth support training, but you do not need to be certified. If you are interested in becoming certified, we are happy to offer suggestions.

"I would like to volunteer, but my hours are really limited. Is there still a place for me?"

Yes! We have lots of varying volunteer opportunities, so reach out to  us if you are interested in learning more about them.
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Contact Us



Heidi Miller, Director
heidimiller@friendsofrefugees.com

​General Contact

embrace.birth@friendsofrefugees.com
Embrace is a program of Friends of Refugees, an organization that exists to empower refugees through opportunities that provide for their well-being, education, and employment.
Learn more at friendsofrefugees.com

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