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Home » Helper 2023/04 Shropshire

Helper 2023/04 Shropshire

Course Reference: 2023/04

Course Title: Helper Shropshire

Number of places available: 12

Course start date: Thursday 15th September 2022 (meet and greet 8th September)

Course end date: Thursday 15th December 2022

Day and time of sessions: Thursday 10am-12pm

UPDATE!  Due to demand for places we will be running a 2nd course this Autumn – session dates to be decided, but please do apply even if you cannot make the Thursday sessions and we will be in touch once dates have been agreed with the Tutor at the end of July. Thank you!

Duration: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks

Assignments to be completed by: 15th December 2022

Course venue: Zoom

Closing date for applications: 12th July 2022 (Tuesday night)

Proposed interview date (if applicable): 21st July online

DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)

Course information:
Geographical Priority Areas: Volunteers must be able to regularly attend breastfeeding support groups in at least one of the following locations; Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch/Market Drayton, Newport, Ludlow

Minimum 1 year commitment following training course

How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this position please complete the online application form found at the link below.  

Please indicate on your application form which one of the following areas/groups you would attend.

  • Telford
  • Shrewsbury
  • Oswestry
  • Whitchurch/Market Drayton
  • Newport
  • Ludlow

Please be aware that, due to Covid-19 restrictions currently in place, recruitment staff are working from home and therefore we cannot accept postal applications at this time.  If this is a barrier to you applying, please contact us as at the earliest opportunity so that we can support you to apply.

  • Application Form
  • Role Description

If you have any questions about the course, voluntary role or application process, please email recruitment@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or telephone our HR Advisor on 0844 412 0995.

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