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Home » Helper2024/17 Sandwell

Helper2024/17 Sandwell

Course Title: Helpers (Sandwell)

Number of places available: 12

Course start date: 05/10/2023

Course end date: end January 2024

Day and time of sessions: Thursdays 10am-12pm

  • Zoom week 1 – Thurs 5th Oct 2023
  • Zoom week 2 – Thurs 19th Oct 2023
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  • Zoom week 3 – Thurs 9th Nov 2023
  • Zoom week 4 – Thurs 23rd Nov 2023
  • Zoom week 5 – Thurs 7th Dec 2023
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  • Zoom week 6 – Thurs 11th Jan 2024
  • Zoom week 7 – Thurs 25th Jan 2024

There will be work to complete and group discussion in the weeks between Zoom sessions on the BfN online training site.

Assignments to be completed by: 08/02/2024

Course venue: Online (using Zoom and BfN online training site)

Closing date for applications: extended to 26/09/2023 (was 05/09/2023)

Proposed interview date (if applicable): Group interview via Zoom at 10-11.30am on Thursday 28/09/2023 – you must be available to attend this date if selected

DBS required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)

Course information:
Volunteers must be able to volunteer regularly in Sandwell for a minimum of 1-year commitment following completion of the training course.

Please indicate in your application which area(s) of Sandwell you are planning to volunteer in:

  • Community drop-in groups
    • Tipton
    • Rowley Regis/Cradley Heath
    • Wednesbury
    • Great Barr
    • Smethwick
    • Oldbury
    • West Bromwich
  • Virtual support options
  • City Hospital Maternity wards

How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this role please complete the online application form found at the link below.

  • Application Form
  • Role Description

If you have any questions about the course, voluntary role or application process, please email training@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or telephone our HR Advisor on 0844 412 0995.

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