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Home » Helper2025/45 Reading

Helper2025/45 Reading

Course Title: Helper2025/45 Reading

Number of places available: 12

Course start date: 25/02/2025

Course end date: 03/06/2025

Day and time of sessions: Tuesdays, 12.30pm-2.30pm

Session 1: 25th Feb,
Session 2: 4th Mar,
Session 3: 11th Mar,
Session 4: 18th Mar,
Session 5: 25th Mar,
Session 6: 1st Apr,
(break for Easter school holidays)
Session 7: 22nd Apr,
Session 8: 29th Apr,
Session 9: 6th May,
Session 10: 13th May,
Session 11: 20th May (potentially face to face),
(Break for school half term)
Session 12: 3rd June.
Potential catch up session 10th June if needed

Assignments to be completed by: 10/06/25

Course venue: Online (Zoom) Potential face-to-face session on 20th May

Closing date for applications: 28/01/2025

Proposed interview date (if applicable): 4th Feb 12.30pm-2pm, Online (Zoom)

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

Course information: Volunteers must be able to volunteer regularly in the Reading area. Minimum 1-year commitment following end of the training course.

Current volunteering options:

Sun street, Reading RG1 3JX: Wednesdays, 10am-11.30am
Whitley Children’s centre, 252 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7QA: Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Video calls

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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