Course Title: Helper2027/04 Reading
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: Wednesday sessions: Wednesday 16th September 2026, or Tuesday sessions: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Course end date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Day and time of sessions: Wednesdays 10am-12pm or Tuesdays 12.30pm-2.30pm
Session 1: Weds 16/09/2026 (Zoom call) or Tues 22/09/2026 (Zoom call)
Session 2: Weds 23/09/2026 (Zoom call) or Tues 29/09/2026 (Zoom call)
Session 3: Weds 30/09/2026 (Moodle) or Tues 06/10/2026 (Moodle)
Session 4: Weds 07/10/2026 (Zoom call) or Tues 13/10/2026 (Zoom call)
Session 5: Weds 14/10/2026 (Zoom call) or Tues 20/10/2026 (Zoom call)
Session 6: Weds 21/10/26 (Moodle) or Tues 03/11/26 (Moodle)
(break for half term)
Session 7: Weds 04/11/26 (Zoom call) or Tues 10/11/26 (Zoom call)
Session 8: Weds 11/11/26 (Zoom call) or Tues 17/11/26 (Zoom call)
Session 9: Weds 18/11/26 (Moodle) or Tues 24/11/26 (Moodle)
Session 10: Weds 25/11/26 (Zoom call) or Tues 01/12/26 (Zoom call)
Session 11: Weds 02/12/26 (Zoom call) or Tues 08/12/26 (Zoom call
Assignments to be completed by: Wednesday sessions: 9th December 2026, or Tuesday sessions: 15th December 2026
Course venue: Online via Zoom
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Group Interview Online: Wednesday 26th August (may be possible back up dates if needed)
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: Volunteering to include supporting at one or more of the following sessions:
Mondays:
3rd Monday of the month: Sun Street centre (East and North Family Hub), alongside well-baby clinic. (Volunteers are unable to bring along their own children to this session)
Tuesdays:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays: Whitley children’s centre (South Reading Family Hub), alongside baby group. (Volunteers an bring own babies with them, aged up to 1 year)
Wednesdays:
2nd Wednesday of the month: Caversham children’s centre (East and North Family Hub), alongside well-baby clinic. (Volunteers are unable to bring along their own children to this session)
Thursdays:
Every Thursday: Southcote community hub (Southcote Family Hub), alongside Messy Play. (Volunteers can bring their own children, up to 5 years of age)
Fridays:
1st and 3rd Fridays: Sun Street (East and North Family Hub), alongside baby dimensions. (Volunteers can bring their own babies, aged up to 1 year)
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.