02/11/2026
🙋♀️ Would you be interested in training to volunteer as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter at one of our Erewash venues (Long Eaton, Ilkeston or Ockbrook)? We'd love to welcome you to our lovely team! ❤️
Why not drop us a DM or join one of our drop-in sessions if you'd like chat to us about what it would be like?
📣 We are delighted to share that applications for our next "Helper" (Breastfeeding Peer Supporter) course are now live! ⭐
Are you passionate about breastfeeding? Would you like to support local families to meet their breastfeeding goals? Why not apply for our accredited peer supporter course and join our amazing team as a Breastfeeding Network Volunteer in Derbyshire?
Our next 11-week OCN-accredited course will run on Wednesday mornings, 10am-12pm, starting in January. Nine sessions will be held online and two will be in person at a central Derbyshire venue.
Worried who will care for your baby or child while you complete your training? You're very welcome to bring your kids to our training sessions, and when you volunteer, if you would like to!
Here's the info you need 👇
💜 Application deadline: Tuesday, 24th November
🧡 Informal interview: Wednesday, 9th December at 12pm
💛 Course start date: Wednesday, 20th January
💚 For more information, send us a DM or contact [email protected]
💙 Link to apply: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/training/helper-2027-22-derbyshire/
⭐ Top tip: our courses are usually over-subscribed and the team shortlisting candidates are particularly looking for mums who have some breastfeeding experience and explain (in their applications) why they are passionate about supporting other families to breastfeed. They would also be keen to put forward candidates who have attended our drop-in support sessions.
