Course Title: Helper 2027/28 Reading, Wokingham, IOW
Number of places available: 12
Course start date:Monday 11th January 2027
Course end date:Monday 22nd March 2027
Day and time of sessions:
Mondays 10am to 12pm online via Zoom
Session 1 – 11th Jan
Session 2 – 18th Jan
Session 3 – 25th Jan
Session 4 – 1st Feb
Session 5 – 8th Feb
Session 6 – 15th Feb
Session 7 – 22nd Feb
Session 8 – 1st March
Session 9 – 8th March
Session 10 – 15th March
Session 11 – 22nd March
Assignments to be completed by:5th April 2027
Course venue: Online
Closing date for applications: 24th November 2026
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Tuesday 1st December 1-2.30pm online
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
| This training is a pan project course looking to train volunteers for the areas of Reading, Wokingham and on the Isle of Wight. We welcome applications from individuals who will be able to volunteer in one of the following areas after completion of this training course: Reading (across the Reading area: including central Reading, Caversham, East Reading, Tilehurst, Southcote, Whitley) Wokingham (across the Wokingham Borough area: including Earley, Finchampstead, Twyford, Winnersh, Wokingham, Woodley) Across the Isle of Wight. Please read the ‘Helper’ volunteer role description to get an understanding of the role. We would encourage you to visit a group before the informal interview to get an idea of the support we provide if you have not previously attended one. Following completion of the training and registration with the Breastfeeding Network, volunteers will be expected to commit to regular volunteering for a period of at least one year. Alongside volunteering, as part of maintaining registration with the Breastfeeding Network, you will be expected to attend monthly supervision sessions (minimum of 8 sessions in 12 months) and complete mandatory training on a yearly basis. |
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.