Course Title: Helper2027/31 Shropshire
Number of places available: 12
Course start date: 24/02/2027
Course end date: 09/06/2027
Day and time of sessions: All sessions will be held on zoom on Wednesday mornings, 9.30-11.30am
Wednesday 24th February 2027
Wednesday 3rd March 2027
Wednesday 10th March 2027
Wednesday 17th March 2027
Wednesday 24th March 2027
Easter break
Wednesday 14th April 2027
Wednesday 21st April 2027
Wednesday 28th April 2027
Wednesday 5th May 2027
Wednesday 12th May 2027
Wednesday 19th May 2027
Wednesday 26th May 2027
Half term break
Wednesday 9th June 2027
Assignments to be completed by:16/06/2027
Course venue: Online – zoom
Closing date for applications:12/01/2027
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Wednesday 27th January 2027 at 9.30am. We expect this session to last until approx. 11am. If you can’t make these date please note this in your application so we are aware and can make other arrangements to speak with you.
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 to offer training for volunteers who will run breastfeeding peer support groups across Shropshire. Places on the course will be allocated to people who live in Shropshire (excluding Telford & Wrekin) and who are able to volunteer in Shropshire regularly. Whilst groups currently run in Ludlow (Tuesday mornings), Shrewsbury (Monday mornings) and Oswestry (Wednesday mornings), further areas may be considered to expand the service. There are also opportunities to volunteer within the community at established groups and drop in services. 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/ 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/ |
| On successful completion of the course, you will gain a level 2 Open College Network qualification & become a registered Breastfeeding Network Volunteer. There are no qualifications needed to apply, you just need to have experience of breastfeeding/ chest feeding your baby/babies, this can include pumping. |
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.