Course Title: Neonatal Helpers (Islington)
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 20/03/2024
Course end date: 03/07/2024
Day and time of sessions: Wednesdays 12:15-2:30pm:
- 20th March
- 27th March
TWO WEEKS EASTER BREAK - 17th April
- 24th April
- 1st May
- 8th May
- 15th May
- 22nd May
ONE WEEK HALF-TERM BREAK - 5th June
- 12th June
- 19th June
- 26th June
- 3rd July
Assignments to be completed by: 10/07/2024
Course venue: Golden Lane Children Centre, Whitecross Street, London EC1Y 8JA
Closing date for applications: 19/03/2024
Proposed interview date (if applicable): w/c 11/03/2024, via Zoom
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
We are looking to train BfN Helper volunteers to help mothers and families on the local neonatal or postnatal ward, at Breastfeeding Drop-in groups or at baby clinics in the London boroughs of Islington and Tower Hamlets. The training’s main but not sole focus is on supporting families with babies on the neonatal ward therefore applicants who have had a baby on the neonatal unit of a hospital for any amount of time will be prioritised, but all applicants will be considered. BfN Helpers also support families and help normalise breastfeeding in their community by talking to children and young people about breastfeeding and supporting local breastfeeding welcome schemes.
Applicants need to have some experience of breastfeeding at least one baby. Applicants who have had a baby on the neonatal unit of a hospital for any amount of time will be prioritised but all applicants will be considered. Childcare may be arranged if there is enough demand.
Trainees are expected to commit to 1 year volunteering after the completion of the course.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this role 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 HR Advisor on 0844 412 0995.