Course Title: Helper2026/01 Shropshire Qube
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 18/09/2025
Course end date: 11/12/2025
Day and time of sessions: All sessions will be held on Zoom on Thursday afternoons, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Session Date (Thurs)
1. 18/09/2025
2. 25/09/2025
3. 02/10/2025
4 09/10/2025
5 16/10/2002
6 23/10/2025
half term
7 06/11/2025
8 13/11/2025
9 20/11/2002
10 27/11/2025
11 04/12/2025
12 11/12/2025
Assignments to be completed by: 18/12/2025
Course venue: Online via Zoom
Closing date for applications: 24/06/2025
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Video call for information and interviews on either Tuesday 8th July morning OR Thursday 10th July afternoon
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: We are delighted to have joined with Oswestry Community Action (Qube) to offer training for volunteers who will run breastfeeding peer support groups across the Shropshire area. Places on the course will be allocated to people who live in Shropshire (excluding Telford & Wrekin) and who are able to volunteer in the following areas: Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Oswestry.
Places on the course will be allocated to people who live in Shropshire (excluding Telford & Wrekin) and who are able to volunteer in at groups in Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Oswestry.
NOTE: If you live in Telford, please see our dedicated service details here for more information about peer support in Telford & Wrekin https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/project/telfordandwrekin/
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.