Course Reference: Supporter204/33
Course Title: Supporters (Pan Projects) – 2 cohorts being advertised
Course Type: Full Supporters course
Number of places available: Total of 16 places (8 on each cohort)
Prerequisites: Active and registered BfN Helper in one of these service areas, with a satisfactory Supervisor reference (please speak to your Supervisor before applying):
- Sandwell
- Telford & Wrekin
- Stoke on Trent
- Haringey
- Derbyshire
- Midlothian
- Forth Valley
- Islington
- Tower Hamlets
- Wokingham
- Shropshire
Course start date: 10th January 2024
Course end date: 17/07/2024 or 06/11/2024 depending on cohort – see dates below)
Day and time of sessions: Wednesdays – two cohorts as below
| AM: Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm First assignment due: 22/01/2024 Final assignment due: 29/07/2024 | PM: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm First assignment due: 05/02/2024 Final assignment due: 18/11/2024 |
| Jan 10th, 24th Feb 7th, 21st Mar 6th, 20th ***Easter break*** Apr 17th 1st May 1st, 22nd June 5th, 19th July 3rd, 17th | Jan 10th, 24th Feb 7th, 21st Mar 6th, 20th ***Easter break*** Apr 17th 1st May 1st, 15th ***Summer break*** ***Helpline set up/induction*** Sep 11th, 25th Oct 9th, 23rd Nov 6th |
Duration: 2 hours per week on either Zoom or BfN training site with assignment completion. There are 13 assignments in total.
Course venue: Online (Zoom)
Closing date for applications: 28/11/2023
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Online group interview Wednesday 06/12/2023, 10am – 11.30am
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
This course is suitable for active and registered BfN Helpers in the following service areas:
- Sandwell
- Telford & Wrekin
- Stoke on Trent
- Haringey
- Derbyshire
- Midlothian
- Forth Valley
- Islington
- Tower Hamlets
- Wokingham
- Shropshire
You must be active Helpers within their local service and will need to ask your Supervisor for a reference, so please discuss with them in advance before providing their email address in your application as they will be contacted automatically at the point of application.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this position 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 Central Support Coordinator on 0844 412 0995.