VOLUNTEER WITH US
We are a non-profit organisation and we rely on volunteers to ensure we can deliver our much needed support to families in the perinatal period.
We are currently recruiting for Volunteer Perinatal Peer Support Group Helpers and Breastfeeding Peer Supporters. All our volunteers have access to training and ongoing support. A PVG check and safeguarding training is mandatory. We cover expenses for travel for volunteering purposes.
Volunteering Opportunities
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Perinatal Peer Support Group Helper
Perinatal Peer Support Group Helpers support families to feel welcome and comfortable at our regular perinatal peer support groups.
They also help to set up and run our groups, welcome parents, chat with parents, play with babies and children and help us make refreshments.
Ways that an Perinatal Peer Support Group Helper can help out include:
• Practical support to create a safe and welcoming environment for families
• Engaging with a diverse group of parents to help them feel welcome
• Support with children in the group, which may include holding babies or activities with children so their parents can engage in group activities. (Parents and NBAM staff will always be present)
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Breastfeeding Peer Supporter
Thank you to Dunbar and East Linton Area Partnership, we have received funding for our Breastfeeding community-led project.
We are looking for volunteer breastfeeding peer supporters in Dunbar and surrounding areas.
Breastfeeding Peer Supporters assist in the running of Breastfeeding support groups for families in Dunbar and surrounding areas. Supporting families with breastfeeding and promoting the physical and mental well being of mothers and babies through breastfeeding.
Skills and qualities required:
♥️ Minimum 6 months breast-chest feeding experience
♥️ Commitment to training online (Approx. 35 hours - 12 weeks)
♥️ Commitment to volunteering for 2 hours a month for a minimum of 1 year
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