Volunteer Story: Marjorie

Marjorie came to reproductive rights in 2022, following a long career in the broadcasting industry. “When it became clear that the Supreme Court was going to overturn Roe v. Wade, I began looking for a more tangible way to help advance the cause of reproductive justice,” she explains. “Something more than writing [to] my senators and congressional representative, who already reliably vote the ‘right’ way on those issues.” She found Colorado Doula Project (CDP) online and applied that summer. 

And while she’s quick to point out that she worked behind the camera in broadcasting (in accounting, to be exact), Marjorie is a star CDP volunteer. She’s one of our most frequent drivers, helping countless people access the abortion care they need. Each ride gives her something, too. “CDP allows me to interact with a much broader range of people than I would have the chance to in my regular life, and I’ve learned so much from all of them,” Marjorie says. 

Being part of CDP’s volunteer network also brings Marjorie inspiration. She’s constantly amazed by the willingness of her fellow volunteers to share knowledge and property to help clients. One example in particular stands out in her mind: “One client having a very tough time needed a breast pump. It took only 20 minutes for a request [to the volunteer network] to get a loaner for her!”

In addition to her work with CDP, Marjorie finds other ways to give back to her community. She volunteers with the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, serving on the board as treasurer. It’s a role that allows her to partake in her favorite hobby — making and collecting miniatures. She particularly loves working with wood, although she’s open to working in any medium. It’s a hobby she gets to enjoy more now that she’s retired. 

Marjorie has made a big difference in the lives of CDP’s clients. Thinking about the people she’s helped, she says, “Even though I felt fairly informed about the subject before I began, each and every client I’ve dealt with has a special, individual story, and almost none are anywhere close to the stereotype the anti-choice folks like to spread.”