Course Title: Helper2026/37 (Southampton)
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 09/09/2026
Course end date: 02/12/2026
Day and time of sessions: Wednesdays 10 am to 12 noon
- Wednesdays 10-12
- 1) 09/09 – zoom
- 2) 16/09 – in person
- 3) 23/09 – self-led
- 4) 30/09 – in person
- 5) 07/10 – zoom
- 6) 14/10 – self-led
- 2xwks off for half term 21/10 & 28/10
- 7) 04/11 – zoom
- 8) 11/11 – in person
- 9) 18/11 – self-led
- 10) 25/11 – zoom
- 11) 02/12 – zoom
Assignments to be completed by: 09/12/2026
Course venue: Mix of online Zoom & In-person in a venue within SO14-SO19 to be confirmed
Closing date for applications: 07/07/2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable):14/07/2026- Online Zoom
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
Would you like to join our team and volunteer for The Breastfeeding Network Southampton?
The course will run Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon with a mix of online and in person sessions in Southampton.
On successful completion of the course, you will gain a level 2 Open College Network qualification & become a registered Breastfeeding Network Volunteer.
The course is free.
Children up to the age of 4 may join you if required.
In return we ask you to regularly volunteer within the community of Southampton City (SO14-SO19) or on the maternity wards at Princess Anne Hospital.
If you have any queries, please pop your question below or pop us an email to southampton@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or text 07591 641 479
| There are no qualifications needed to apply, you just need to have experience of breastfeeding/ chest feeding your baby/babies, this can include pumping. |
| We ask you to regularly volunteer within the community of Southampton City (SO14-SO19) and/or the maternity wards at Princess Anne Hospital. |
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.