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The next MHEC Baby Shower is April 15, 2023!

GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation Information

The next orientation and training will be via a Zoom call. To register and get the link for the zoom, please fill out the birthworker application below!

A few things to note- GALS birthworkers are now contracted and paid for each birth attended- but rates are much lower than market value and range based on programs- from $250-$800 per birth. We are in need of those who can dedicate time to the On Call Program more urgently than our prenatal program. We are especially seeking birthworkers who can speak a language other than English and would be able to support a family through birth in that language including Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Orientation Date: February 11
Time: 10am to 3pm

Before you commit, we ask that you consider your availability. We, unfortunately, don't get 50 calls per month to provide labor support, so it may take some time to actually get to a birth. This is a long-term but irregular commitment - unlike any other work you've probably ever done! You need to be prepared and available to spend 12-24 hours away from your normal routine on days that you place yourself on-call. Birth is unpredictable! With COVID, we are especially asking you to figure out how your life fits into birth work. We still have families in need but understand if you work or live in an area where you cannot properly quarantine or have loved ones who are high risk. 

During this training, we will provide you with the GALS history, our framework, an overview of programs, and prepare you to attend on call births. We will briefly touch on other programs but additional training will be provided for the Jail, Prenatal, and Postpartum programs. After completing this orientation and training, there are other requirements to work with GALS- such as training to familiarize yourself with our data system, and ongoing learning and anti-racism practices.

GALS Birthworker Training and Orientation Information

The next orientation and training will be via a Zoom call. To register and get the link for the zoom, please fill out the birthworker application below!

A few things to note- GALS birthworkers are now contracted and paid for each birth attended- but rates are much lower than market value and range based on programs- from $250-$800 per birth. We are in need of those who can dedicate time to the On Call Program more urgently than our prenatal program. We are especially seeking birthworkers who can speak a language other than English and would be able to support a family through birth in that language including Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Orientation Date: October 15
Time: 10am to 3pm

Before you commit, we ask that you consider your availability. We, unfortunately, don't get 50 calls per month to provide labor support, so it may take some time to actually get to a birth. This is a long-term but irregular commitment - unlike any other work you've probably ever done! You need to be prepared and available to spend 12-24 hours away from your normal routine on days that you place yourself on-call. Birth is unpredictable! With COVID, we are especially asking you to figure out how your life fits into birth work. We still have families in need but understand if you work or live in an area where you cannot properly quarantine or have loved ones who are high risk. 

During this training, we will provide you with the GALS history, our framework, an overview of programs, and prepare you to attend on call births. We will briefly touch on other programs but additional training will be provided for the Jail, Prenatal, and Postpartum programs. After completing this orientation and training, there are other requirements to work with GALS- such as training to familiarize yourself with our data system, and ongoing learning and anti-racism practices.

We hope you will join us for the first ever,
GALS Mother's Day Dinner Party
Hosted by the GALS Board of Directors
 

The United States is one of the few developed countries to lack a national policy on paid family leave. GALS wants to change the culture of work in the US through the living of our values. This Mother's Day, the GALS board is celebrating our Executive Director as she welcomes a new baby by raising money for a fully paid, four month parental leave. We hope that you will contribute to this important campaign and join us at the Mother's Day Dinner Party! 

The event will be held May 7, from 6-8:30. Only 20 spots are available and money raised will go directly to our Parental Leave Campaign. 

Join GALS and the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative on April 23rd for our next Baby Shower Event!

Join us for the GALS Doula Week Bingo Night!

Topic: GALS Bingo Night- World Doula Week Edition

Time: Mar 24, 2022 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Passcode: GALS2022

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Join GALS Birthworkers for our monthly gathering, welcoming our new GALS Birthworkers!

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Meeting ID: 810 2308 4867

See you there!

Join us for our next Birthworker Orientation!

To get the link for the training, fill out the volunteer application below.

Join us at our monthly Birthworker meetup!

Join us for our second annual panel discussing Black maternal health in Texas and in the United States

Topic: Black Maternal Health Panel
Time: Apr 14, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 820 7182 8341

Join GALS Birthworkers for our monthly gathering!

Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID 817 9668 7181

See you there!