Course Reference: Supporter2025/43
Course Title: Supporters (Pan Projects)
Course Type: Full Supporters course
Number of places available: 10 available for specified projects
Prerequisites: Places are limited and only available for BfN Registered Helpers (staff and active volunteers) with experience of regularly supporting families at groups so they have support situations to reflect on and consider as part of their assignments.
Eligibility: This course is funded by commissioned peer support services and places are allocated for current active/regular volunteers and staff in the following areas:
- Birmingham 389
- Southampton Hospital 483
- 355 Telford & Wrekin
- Enfield 385
- Derbyshire 370
- Scotland 338
- Lambeth 475
- Haringey 374
- Reading 375
- Wokingham 467
- Sandwell 431
- Stoke 359
- Lewisham 381
- Oldham Homestart 436
- Islington
Course start date: 15/09/2025 (intro session)
Course end date: 30/04/2026
Day and time of sessions: All sessions will be held on Zoom on Mondays 12:30 – 2:30pm:
| Session | Date of Zoom call |
| Intro Session | 15/09/2025 |
| Topic 1 | 22/09/2025 |
| Topic 2 | 06/10/2025 |
| Topic 3 | 20/10/2025 |
| Topic 4 | 03/11/2025 |
| Topic 5 | 17/11/2025 |
| Topic 6 | 01/12/2025 |
| Topic 7 | 15/12/2025 (Festive Break) |
| Topic 8 | 12/01/2026 |
| Break between Modules | |
| U11 | 02/02/2026 |
| U12 | 16/02/2026 |
| U13 | 02/03/2026 |
| EDI1 | 16/03/2026 |
| EDI2 | 30/03/2026 |
| EDI3 | 13/04/2026 |
Duration: Supporter course 14 sessions plus intro call
Assignments to be completed by:
Course venue:
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 24th June
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Teams video call on Mon 7th July 12.30-2pm; or Mon 14th July 12.30-2pm for those who can’t attend on 7th July.
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
As well as continuing to volunteer in your local area there is an expectation that once qualified, Supporters will regularly volunteer to take calls on the NBH. More information about this will be given at the information session/interview on 7th July.
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 team on 0844 412 0995.