Course Title: Helper2026/35 Enfield
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 11th September 2026
Course end date: 4th December 2026
Day and time of sessions: Friday’s 10:30-12:30 starting 11th September
Assignments to be completed by: 11th December 2026
Course venue: 2 Face-to-Face sessions at Craig Park Family Hub N18 2HN on 23 Oct 2026 and 04 Dec 2026
10 online sessions via Zoom
Closing date for applications: 21st July 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): 31st July 2026
10:30 -12:30
13:30 -14:30
(if you are not available, we can arrange another date w/c 27th July)
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: We offer emotional and practical breastfeeding support to mothers and expectant mothers, helping them feel heard, supported, and confident.
Role and Responsibilities
Provide emotional and practical breastfeeding support to mothers and expectant mothers
Listen, build confidence, and support positioning and attachment
Share evidence-based information within BfN guidelines
Signpost to health professionals when needed
Work within role boundaries, confidentiality, and supervision
Committed for minimum 4 hours volunteering time in a month and attends 4-6 online team supervision in a 6 month period. Complete the course and mandatory training.
To support parents in the Enfield Borough Additional language speakers welcomed particularly Turkish, Somali, Arabic.
Candidates should have their own personal breastfeeding experience and interested in supporting other mums in their breastfeeding journey.
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.