Course Title: Helper2026/41 Derbyshire
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Course end date: Thursday 3rd December 2026
Day and time of sessions:
1 – Thursday, 17th September 10am-12pm (virtual)
2 – Thursday, 24th September, 10am-12pm (in-person in Matlock)
3 – Thursday, 1st October, 10am-12pm (virtual)
4 – Thursday, 8th October, 10am-12pm (in-person in Matlock)
5 – Thursday, 15th October, 10am-12pm (virtual)
6 – Thursday, 22nd October, 10am-12pm (virtual)
-Break for half term-
7 – Thursday, 5th November, 10am-12pm (virtual)
8 – Thursday, 12th November, 10am-12.30pm* (in-person in Matlock)
9 – Thursday, 19th November, 10am-12pm (virtual)
10 – Thursday, 26th November, 10am-12pm (virtual)
11 – Thursday, 3rd December, 10am-12pm (virtual)
*Please note this session is longer than the others
Assignments to be completed by: 10th December 2026
Course venue: Eight sessions taught virtually and three sessions in Matlock at Church in the Peak
Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Wednesday, 8th July 10am-11am
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: The “Group Host” course is a prerequisite for the Helper course. The Group Host course is split into two parts as follows:
Attendance a minimum of one face-to-face session at a local group of your choice to shadow the volunteers there.
To enrol for the Group Host course, please email derbyshire@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
An online course that you work through at your own pace, completing quizzes as you go. We expect the online part to take around 1.5 hours to complete.
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.