This Page is for GALS, Labor Support Volunteers
Requirements and terms of service, not limited to the following;
complete training workshop and orientation including background check
participate in ocassional GALS sponsored continuing education workshops (ex. advanced coping skills, breastfeeding, homevisiting safety, VBAC, etc.)
volunteer three births in six months
communicate areas of interest
define your areas of service/regions of Austin
agree to and sign a confidentiality agreement form
agree to and sign a scope of practice agreement form
other requirements as needed
Recommended reading:
The Labor Progress Handbook by Penny Simkin and Ruth Ancheta
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin