Course Title: Helper2027/09 Portsmouth
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 11th January 2027
Course end date: 3rd May 2027
Day and time of sessions: 1 Monday 11 January 2027 09.30 – 11.30
2 Monday 18 January 2027 09.30 – 11.30
3 Monday 25 January 2027 09.30 – 11.30
4 Monday 1 February 2027 09.30 – 11.30
5 Monday 8 February 2027 09.30 – 11.30
Half-term break Monday 15 February 2027 – no session
6 Monday 22 February 2027 09.30 – 11.30
7 Monday 1 March 2027 09.30 – 11.30
8 Monday 8 March 2027 09.30 – 11.30
9 Monday 15 March 2027 09.30 – 11.30
10 Monday 22 March 2027 09.30 – 11.30
Easter break Monday 29 March 2027 – no session
Easter break Monday 5 April 2027 – no session
11 Monday 12 April 2027 09.30 – 11.30
12 Monday 19 April 2027 09.30 – 11.30
13 Monday 26 April 2027 09.30 – 11.30
14 Monday 3 May 2027 09.30 – 11.30
Assignments to be completed by: Monday 3rd May 2026
Course venue: St. Michaels & All Angels Church
Hempsted Rd, Portsmouth PO6 4AS
Closing date for applications: 24th November 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): 30th November 2026
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information: Breastfeeding Network Portsmouth are looking to train volunteers to provide infant feeding peer support at our weekly breastfeeding groups. Training sessions will take place in person at St Michaels & All Angels Church. Some lived breastfeeding or expressing experience is essential. Priority will be given to applicants within the Portsmouth post code area. If you are the Hampshire area please apply for the Hampshire cohort.
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.