Volunteering Opportunity: VO100088

• Breastfeeding Peer Supporter
  with The Breastfeeding Network (Fife).

  Created/last updated: 17/04/2024

  
  

  About this opportunity:	At the heart of The Breastfeeding Network are volunteers who give their time to support other families in their local communities  •  They are currently looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting other new mums to be able to breastfeed their babies and who would like to be involved in the setting up of a new weekly group in the Cowdenbeath area of Fife  •  They are also looking for volunteers to support current groups in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy  •  Their volunteers are required to be trained as breastfeeding peer supporters  •  This free, accredited training leads to an OCN level 2 qualification  •  All their volunteers have personal experience of breastfeeding or giving breastmilk to their baby  •  Both during the training and when volunteering, volunteers can have their babies/toddlers with them  •  The aim is for training to start in mid-May and for volunteers to be active by the beginning of September 2024  •
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	0
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	After the 12-week training course (2 hours per week), a coordinator will be in place to provide practical volunteering support. All our volunteers are also required to complete both mandatory and ongoing training which is done online. They are also expected to attend monthly supervision sessions where we support reflective practice and any issues arising for each volunteer. These are group sessions, usually online but can also be 1:1 where needed.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Expenses are paid through their finance department at the end of each month, after submission by the volunteer. They give 45p/mile for transport or cover the cost of bus/train as appropriate within Fife. If this does not suit an individual volunteer, we can look at other ways of ensuring they aren't out of pocket, on a 1:1 basis.
  Experience required:	To have breastfed/given breastmilk to at least one baby (no minimum time that this has been done). Ability to write in English as the assessments are in a written logbook for the accreditation process. Have a good understanding of the English language although not necessarily their first language. To be friendly and outgoing.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	Females who have breastfeed or given their breastmilk to their baby
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; References
  Taster available?	No, not for this opportunity.
  Travel Details	Training will be delivered online along with one face to face session. Once ready to volunteer, the group will be in the Cowdenbeath area (or central Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy for existing groups.)
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.