Course Title: Helpers (Telford & Wrekin Start for Life)
Number of places available: recruiting for 3 remaining places
Course start date: w/c 11th September 2023 (meet and greet); first session w/c 18th September 2023
Course end date: 21/12/2023
Day and time of sessions: Two training cohorts are being recruited – successful trainees will be placed in either the Tuesday or Thursday group.
Trainees are welcome to have babies with them on Zoom calls and at face to face sessions. Most (if not all) training sessions will be via Zoom.
| Tuesdays (10am-12pm) | Thursdays (12:30pm-2:30pm) |
| Meet and greet: 12/09/2023 Session 1: 19/09/2023 then 2 hours per week for 12 weeks | Meet and greet: 14/09/2023 Session 1: 21/09/2023 then 2 hours per week for 12 weeks |
Assignments to be completed by: 19/12/2023 (Tuesdays); 21/12/2023 (Thursdays)
Course venue: Online (Zoom)
Closing date for applications: 22/08/2023
Proposed interview date (if applicable): to be arranged week commencing 28/08/2023 (online)
DBS required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
Geographical Priority Areas. Volunteers must be able to regularly attend breastfeeding support groups in Telford & Wrekin area or at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Minimum 1 year commitment following training course. If volunteering in the hospital setting babies would not be permitted, at some community groups we do have volunteers who bring babies/toddlers with them.
Please indicate your preferences for training day and volunteering options within your application form.
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.