Supporter2024/24 Pan Projects - The Breastfeeding Network

Course Reference: Supporter2024/24

Course Title: Supporters (Pan Projects)

Course Type: Full Supporters course

Prerequisites: Applications are being accepted from individuals able to fulfil one of the following criteria:

Ability to volunteer regularly in the areas of London services, including new areas of Southwick, Greenwich or Lewisham

Based in, or able to volunteer regularly on, the Isle of Wight

Based in Cardiff and Welsh speaking. You must be prepared to volunteer on the National Breastfeeding Helpline following training

Number of places available: 5 (trainees must be existing registered Helpers)

Course start date: 13/11/2023

Course end date: 10/06/2024

Day and time of sessions: Mondays 12-2pm:

Intro Monday 13^th November 2023 12-2pm

Module 1

Session 1 Monday 20^th November 12-2pm
Session 2 Monday 4^th December 12-2pm
Session 3 Monday 18^th December 12-2pm
Session 4 Monday 8^th Jan 2024 12-2pm
Session 5 Monday 22^nd Jan 12-2pm
Session 6 Monday 5^th Feb 12-2pm
Session 7 Monday 19^th Feb 12-2pm
Session 8 Monday 4^th March 12-2pm

Module 2

Session 1 Monday 15^th April 12-2pm
Session 2 Monday 29^th April 12-2pm
Session 3 Monday 13^th May 12-2pm
Session 4 Monday 27^th May 12-2pm
Session 5 Monday 10^th June 2024 12-2pm

Duration: The training consists of 13 x 2 hour tutorials running fortnightly. We will do our best to avoid school holidays but as this is pan project this may not always be possible for everyone. In between sessions trainees are expected to complete 13 assignments which will be assessed and moderated.

Assignments to be completed by: 28^th June 2024

Course venue: Online (using Zoom)

Closing date for applications: 03/10/2023 (extended from 26/09/2023)

Proposed interview date (if applicable): Monday 9th October 12:30-2:30pm, online (rescheduled from 2nd October)

DBS required: Yes

Course information:
Applications are being accepted from individuals able to fulfil one of the following criteria:

Ability to volunteer regularly in the areas of London services, including new areas of Southwick, Greenwich or Lewisham.

Based in Cardiff and Welsh speaking. You must be prepared to volunteer on the National Breastfeeding Helpline following training.

Applicants must have current BfN Helper registration.

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

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