Rural Health Transformation Program

Gateway Community Health Worker Doula

Scholarship Program

A fully funded path to becoming a

Community Health Worker and Birth Doula, with training, mentorship, and a job waiting for you at Gateway.

Rural Health Transformation Program

Gateway/CHW Scholarship Program

A fully funded path to becoming a Birth Doula and Community Health Worker — with training, mentorship, and a job waiting for you at Gateway.

OHSU IDS Grant $220,000 - June 2024

Report 

Gateway Doula Group has achieved significant milestones with the OHSU IDS Grant, demonstrating both innovation and community-centered impact. Beginning their recruitment efforts in June 2024, they successfully launched a Doula Scholarship Program and established key partnerships that expanded their reach across diverse populations, particularly through a strategic collaboration with the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)—the largest organization serving API communities in the city—which created pathways for community members to become certified doulas. Beyond recruitment, the group successfully integrated doula services into OHSU's healthcare system by launching the OHSU Birth Doula On-Call Program and offering doula resources at new patient obstetric visits. Additionally, they expanded their support services to address previously underserved populations by offering doula care to people experiencing pregnancy loss. Their collaborative efforts, which included partnerships with Mother Tree International, Attune Births (for doula video content), and the Oregon Health Authority, demonstrate their commitment to culturally-specific outreach and advancing doula accessibility for rural and indigenous communities.

OHSU IDS Grant $220,000 - June 2024

Report 

Gateway Doula Group has achieved significant milestones with the OHSU IDS Grant, demonstrating both innovation and community-centered impact. Beginning their recruitment efforts in June 2024, they successfully launched a Doula Scholarship Program and established key partnerships that expanded their reach across diverse populations, particularly through a strategic collaboration with the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)—the largest organization serving API communities in the city—which created pathways for community members to become certified doulas. Beyond recruitment, the group successfully integrated doula services into OHSU's healthcare system by launching the OHSU Birth Doula On-Call Program and offering doula resources at new patient obstetric visits. Additionally, they expanded their support services to address previously underserved populations by offering doula care to people experiencing pregnancy loss. Their collaborative efforts, which included partnerships with Mother Tree International, Attune Births (for doula video content), and the Oregon Health Authority, demonstrate their commitment to culturally-specific outreach and advancing doula accessibility for rural and indigenous communities.

Gateway CHW Doula Scholarship Program, funded by the Rural Health Transformation Grant, is a fully funded training and career pathway for people who want to support families through pregnancy, birth, and the first years of a child's life — while building a stable career doing it.

What's a CHW Doula?

Scholars will receive paid training leading to CHW Doula certification, ongoing mentorship and start-up supplies, a monthly stipend, and will begin working by summer 2027 in your county community as an employee of Gateway Doulas.

No prior experience is required — so if you are invested in helping families thrive in your community and ready to also invest in yourself with a new career, become a CHW Doula Scholar with Gateway! Apply Today!

WE ARE HIRING CHW DOULAS IN THESE COUNTIES

5

Coos

Scholarships

5

Josephine

Scholarships

5

Wasco

Scholarships

5

Columbia

Scholarships

If you live in one of these counties, this opportunity was built for you. 20 total spots available.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

training

All training needed to become certified is provided at no cost to you

MONTHLY Stipend

A paid stipend throughout your training & continuing into your first year.

Mentorship

Guidance from experienced doulas and CHWs, from day one through your first year.

Doula bag & materials

Everything you need to practice is provided at no cost.

guaranteed path to work

Start earning CHW income by month 4, and full doula income by month 6.

a career awaits

Eligible for job placement with Gateway after you complete the program and certification.

5 Scholarships will be Awarded -

Apply Today

Three Steps

1. Application Deadline: November 30th

Submit your application online — it only takes a few minutes.

With this application, we will also invite you to an info session.

2. Interview December – January

Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, so early applicants hear back sooner.

3. Start training Spring 2027

Begin your fully funded training as a scholar in your county.

Community Health Worker Training 

All classes are LIVE on ZOOM

March 1,2,3 (Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 8:30 - 5:30)

March 8,9 15,16 22,23,29,30 (Mon-Tues 8:30 -5:30)

Doula Training (Coos/Josephine): April 15-21

Doula Training (Columbia/Wasco April 29-May 5

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for people who believe kindness is a strength, teamwork creates better care, and every family deserves

someone in their corner.

If that sounds like you, or someone you know., this is your invitation.

KNOW SOMEONE WHO'D BE GREAT AT THIS?

Think of someone in your life who's always the one people call — the friend who shows up with food after a hard week, the neighbor everyone trusts with their kids, the person who just knows how to make someone feel less alone. That person could become a Birth Doula or Community Health Worker.

Ready to turn your compassion into a career?

Applications are open now for the Rural Health Transformation Gateway CHW Doula Scholarship Program.

Rural Health Transformation Gateway/CHW Scholarship Program · Coos, Josephine, Wasco & Columbia Counties

CUSTOMER CARE

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LEGAL

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