Course Title: Helper2026/01 Shropshire Qube(2)
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: Thursday 8th January 2026
Course end date: Thursday 26th March 2026
Day and time of sessions: Thursday afternoons, 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Zoom
08-Jan
15-Jan
22-Jan
29-Jan
05-Feb
12-Feb
19-Feb – Half term, no session
26-Feb
05-Mar
12-Mar
19-Mar
26-Mar
Assignments to be completed by: 1st March 2026
Course venue: All sessions will be held on Zoom on Thursday afternoons, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Video call for information and interviews on Thursday 20th November – applicants to select either 10am or 1pm.
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 (Fridays), Shrewsbury (Mondays) and Oswestry (Wednesdays)
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/
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. You may find it helpful to visit a group before applying to help you understand more about the work our volunteers do, but this is not a formal pre-requisite. More info about groups can be found here: https://qube-oca.org.uk/infant-feeding-peer-support-service/
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.