ACCESS Practical Support Volunteer

How we work:

The Practical Support Network is a corps of volunteers who assist people in accessing safe, quality abortions and other healthcare services without delay, by providing direct assistance such as rides to the clinic, overnight housing, child care, translation, etc. In other words, they help people physically make it to their appointments. Our Practical Support Network also includes the Bay Area Doula Project-trained abortion doulas who specialize in physical and emotional support during medication and surgical abortions.

Practical Support volunteers are based out of different areas of California and provide services within their own areas. The position is on-call based on volunteer availability; Practical Support Volunteers are asked to describe their availability during the week and what type(s) of support they can provide. We will contact them (typically via call or email) when their support is needed based on their availability.

Here is what we want from you:

• Commit to providing logistical support for a minimum of one year

• Provide practical support services at least 3 times a year

• Participate in at least one online, phone, or in-person advocacy or fundraising action each year

• Update your contact information via the annual Volunteer Update or whenever your information changes

*All Practical Support Volunteers must participate in our Reproductive Justice in Action training.

Being a Practical Support Volunteer:

“I feel like I help fill the gap that shouldn’t be there as a Practical Support volunteer. Comprehensive sexual health care is out of reach or very difficult for so many, especially women, young people, people of color, queer people, and poor people. It shouldn’t be that way, but it is. I like being part of an organization that trusts people to know what they need, and does everything possible to provide the help they request.”

-Britta, Practical Support Volunteer

ACCESS Practical Support Volunteer

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