INELDA Update – SEPTEMBER 2025
NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS
We are excited to announce that the INELDA scholarship program has officially reopened this week. The scholarship program is a vital part of our mission to expand access to end-of-life doula training and meet the critical need for doulas in marginalized communities. We are committed to making doulas more accessible to historically underrepresented groups, ensuring that end-of-life care reflects and honors the full diversity of the people it serves.
Scholarship applications for end-of-life doula trainings and the INELDA doula certification will be assigned to dedicated reviewers. This way, applicants receive a balanced review process that honors their individual backgrounds and circumstances.
End-of-life doula training scholarships follow a rolling application process so individuals can apply whenever they are ready. However, certification scholarships, reopening October 15th, operate on a separate, semiannual cycle with a 60-day application window.
- Decisions for the doula training scholarships are emailed on the 22nd of each month for submissions received between the 1st and 15th.
- Decisions for the doula training scholarships are emailed on the 5th of the following month for submissions received between the 16th and 31st.
We look forward to your applications!
WHAT MATTERS MOST BOOK LAUNCH OCTOBER 4
What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living author and INELDA-certified end-of-life doula Diane Button invites all INELDA doulas to live stream her book launch October 4. This poignant collection of stories highlights the powerful lessons Diane has learned from her “wisdom keepers,” revealing the core elements that contribute to a deep, purposeful existence. The book features the heartfelt narratives of seven INELDA-trained doulas and others, through which “readers are encouraged to reassess their priorities, nurture their connections, and pursue their passions with renewed urgency and appreciation.”
Diane will be speaking at her book launch, live streamed Saturday, October 4, at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET) from Book Passage, located in Corte Madere, California.
VOLUNTEER HOSPICE OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW JERSEY
Swan Hospice, located in central and southern New Jersey, has volunteer opportunities for end-of-life doulas who would like experience and hours. Swan Hospice provides supportive, holistic care that promotes comfort for terminally ill adult patients and security for their families. Its services include nursing homes, assisted living, and home service.
Locations actively seeking volunteers include Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, Union, and Essex (Burlington).
Please contact Kathy Donadi, volunteer coordinator, for more information. She can be reached via phone at 917-418-1003 or by email.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Did you know INELDA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization? We rely on public support and program revenue to meet our annual budget and continue providing education and community programs, scholarships, advocacy, and outreach to expand the presence of end-of-life doulas. Help INELDA meet its mission and transform end-of-life care with a monthly gift of $5, $10, or more. CLICK HERE to become an INELDA Sustainer today!
For more information or to explore funding partnerships with INELDA, please contact Mina Devadas at [email protected]
