Course Title: Helper2027/29
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: Thursday 7th January 2027
Course end date: Thursday 18th March 2027
Day and time of sessions: Thursdays 10am to 12pm online via Zoom
Session 1 – 7th January
Session 2 – 14th January
Session 3 – 21st January
Session 4 – 28th January
Session 5 – 4th February
Session 6 – 11th February
Session 7 – 18th February
Session 8 – 25th February
Session 9 – 4th March
Session 10 – 11th March
Session 11 – 18th March
Assignments to be completed by: Thursday 1st April 2027
Course venue: Online via Zoom
Closing date for applications: 24th November 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Thursday 3rd December 11.30am
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: We have received funding from the Moondance Foundation to train a cohort of volunteers to provide infant feeding peer support within Newport, Wales. The course is open to individuals with lived experience of breastfeeding.
Please read the ‘Helper’ volunteer role description to get an understanding of the role.
Following completion of the training and registration with the Breastfeeding Network, volunteers will be expected to commit to regular volunteering for a period of at least one year.
Alongside volunteering, as part of maintaining registration, you will be expected to attend monthly supervision sessions (minimum of 8 sessions in 12 months) and complete mandatory training on a yearly basis.
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.