1. Do I need to be
a CAPPA member to become an OSD doula?
No. We do not require
you to join CAPPA in order to serve the military
families. You may choose to expand your certifications
and trainings through CAPPA.
CAPPA offers many
certification and evidence-based training programs that
will help your doula practice and ultimately help the
military families that you serve through OSD.
2. Do I need to be
a Certified Labor Doula to serve as an OSD doula?
No. Certification is
not required but you must have proof of attendance at an approved labor doula training.
3. How many states
does OSD cover? Does it serve military installations
and families worldwide?
Yes. We cover all 50
states and serve all U.S. military families all over the
world where ever volunteer doulas are available.
4. I volunteered
my doula services for another organization like OSD.
Can I volunteer for OSD as well?
Yes. We want to make doulas available to all military
families who need them. Please visit the Volunteer page for more information about becoming
an OSD doula.
5. What is the
turnaround time from when a client applies for services
and when she gets matched up with an OSD doula?
We strive for a turnaround time of no more
than a week following the receipt of your approved
application. CAPPA is known
throughout the field as having the fastest and most
courteous customer service.
6. I'm a military
mom, and I met a doula who is an OSD volunteer. Can I
request her as my OSD doula?
Every effort is made
to be fair to all of the doulas and military mothers in
the program. Since we are a large volunteer
organization, we cannot always process requests for specific
doulas.
7. Does anyone
make any money off of this? Do you get paid to run this
program?
No. OSD is
an all volunteer organization. None of our directors, coordinators or volunteers are paid for their
professional service or reimbursed for their expenses
incurred in volunteering.. Our program is totally
free to the eligible applicant as a thank you for all that you do for us.
