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Home » Helper2024/35 Shropshire

Helper2024/35 Shropshire

Course Title: Helpers (Shropshire)

Number of places available: 12

Course start date: 08/02/2024

Course end date: 13/06/2024

Day and time of sessions: Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm with at least one in-person session (in Shropshire, date TBC to suit Trainees). Sessions will be fortnightly with a break for the Easter holidays.

Assignments to be completed by: 20/06/2024

Course venue: Online (one session face to face in a Shropshire venue, date TBC to suit trainees)

Closing date for applications: 16/01/2024

Proposed interview date (if applicable): Online group interview (Zoom or Teams) on Thurs 25th Jan 2024 at 12.30pm

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

Course information:
Geographical Priority Area – Volunteers must be able to regularly attend breastfeeding support groups in Shropshire

Minimum 1 year commitment following training course

You would be welcome to visit one of our breastfeeding groups to meet our volunteers and find out more about what we do, see here: https://padlet.com/BfNShropshire/bfn-shropshire-and-telford-wrekin-tvlpjm90mz2cn6zn

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

  • Application Form
  • Role Description

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.

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