Course Title: Helpers 2025/54 Southampton
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 05/06/2025
Course end date: 21/08/2025
Day and time of sessions: Thursdays 1-3pm (except 3rd July in-person 12-2pm)
Assignments to be completed by: TBC
Course venue: Online via Zoom, with 1 session face to face in a local family hub.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday May 6th 2025
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Week commencing 12th May
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: Would you like to join our team and volunteer for The Breastfeeding Network Southampton?
The course will run weekly on Thursdays afternoons, 1-3pm from 5th June to 21st August online with one in person session in Southampton. The in-person session will be on 3rd July at 12noon to 2pm at a Family Hub in Southampton.
On successful completion of the course, you will gain a level 2 Open College Network qualification & become a registered Breastfeeding Network Volunteer.
The course is free.
Children up to the age of 5 may join you if required, in-person and online.
In return we ask you to regularly volunteer on the maternity wards at Princess Anne Hospital and/or within the community of Southampton City (SO14-SO19).
If you have any queries, please pop your question below or pop us an email to southampton@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
There are no qualifications needed to apply, you just need to have some experience of breastfeeding/ chestfeeding your baby/babies, this can include pumping.
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.