Course Title: Helpers2027/17 Dorset & Dorset Hospitals
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 12th October 2026
Course end date: 31st January 2027
Day and time of sessions: Mondays 10am-12pm
Assignments to be completed by: TBC
Course venue: Online via Teams
Closing date for applications: 1st September 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Online via Teams 14th September 2026 10am
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: This training course will train 6 volunteers for our community peer support across Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and 6 volunteers to support on the maternity wards at Dorset County Hospital and the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Within the community, our priority areas are as follows (although we will also consider applications from those interested in volunteering in other already established groups):
Dorchester
This training is fully funded, and in exchange we ask for a commitment to regular volunteering. Once trained, Helpers will volunteer in their chosen location, offering evidence-based infant feeding information and support to parents.
Boscombe
Weymouth
Wareham
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.