Course Title: Helpers (Derbyshire)
Pre-requisites:
The “Group Host” course must be completed before starting this Helper course. If you are successful in gaining a place, you will need to complete this if you have not done so already. See course information below for detail.
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 03/02/2026
Course end date:05/05/2026
Day and time of sessions: Tuesdays. 8 x Zoom sessions (12.30pm – 2.30pm) and 3 x In-person sessions(11.30am-2pm) – session dates TBC but expected dates are:
- 1 – Tuesday, 3rd February
- 2 – Tuesday, 10th February
- -Break for half term-
- 3 – Tuesday, 24th February
- 4 – Tuesday, 3rd March
- 5 – Tuesday, 10th March
- 6 – Tuesday, 17th March
- 7 – Tuesday, 24th March
- -Break for Easter-
- 8 – Tuesday, 14th April
- 9 – Tuesday, 21st April
- 10 – Tuesday, 28th April
- 11 – Tuesday, 5th May
Assignments to be completed by: 28/04/2026
Course venue: 8 x Zoom sessions and 3 x In-person sessions held at Matlock Church in the Peak.
Closing date for applications: 09/12/2025
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Tuesday 6th January 12.30pm-1.30pm online using Zoom
DBS required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
Trainees are welcome to bring their children to training sessions. No childcare is available.
The “Group Host” course is a prerequisite for the Helper course. To enrol for the Group Host course, please email derbyshire@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.
The Group Host course is split into two parts as follows:
- An online course that you work through at your own pace, completing quizzes as you go. We expect the online part to take around 2 hours to complete.
- Attendance at at least one face-to-face session at a local group of your choice to shadow the volunteers there.
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.