Course Title: Helper2027/22 Derbyshire
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: Wednesday, 20th January 10am-12pm
Course end date: 28th April
Day and time of sessions: 1 – Wednesday, 20th January 10am-12pm (virtual)
2 – Wednesday, 27th January, 10am-12pm (virtual)
3 – Wednesday, 3rd February, 10am-12pm (virtual)
4 – Wednesday, 10th February, 10am-12pm (in-person)
-Break for half term-
5 – Wednesday, 24th February, 10am-12pm (virtual)
6 – Wednesday, 3rd March, 10am-12pm (virtual)
7 – Wednesday, 10th March, 10am-12pm (virtual)
8 – Wednesday, 17th March, 10am-12.30pm* (in-person)
9 – Wednesday, 24th March, 10am-12pm (virtual)
-Break for Easter-
10 – Wednesday, 14th April, 10am-12pm (virtual)
11 – Wednesday, 21st April, 10am-12pm (virtual)
*Please note this session is longer than the others
Assignments to be completed by: 28th April
Course venue: Nine sessions taught virtually and two sessions in person in a central Derbyshire venue
Closing date for applications: 24th November 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Wednesday, 9th December 12pm-1pm
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.
Trainees are welcome to bring their children to training sessions. No childcare is available.
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.