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Infant Feeding Support Volunteer Allerdale

Service

Allerdale 0-19 Child and Family Support

Time Commitment

6months, 3 hours per week
Role Based Details

Across Allerdale Children's Centres
Who does this role help?

Children, Families, Babies (0-2yrs)
I'm interested

Parenting groups give parents a place to connect with others facing similar challenges, to learn more about some important elements of parenting, and to receive emotional and practical support. Through our Parenting groups, we provide targeted support to help parents tackle specific issues they are facing. We need volunteers to help facilitate these groups so we can reach more parents in the community. 

Who you will be helping

The issues you help parents manage will depend on which group you volunteer with. The groups offer targeted support with challenges as diverse as helping new mums manage breastfeeding; facilitating parents’ understanding of their child’s needs; and supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. Whatever group you volunteer with, your input will help strengthen the attachment between parents and their children, helping to build stronger families.

The difference you will make

Volunteering at a parenting group makes a big difference to the families attending. You will be supporting parents to connect with their child, and with other parents. 

Your input will allow more parents to attend our groups. Parenting can be challenging and everyone needs a little help at times. Providing parents with support and guidance can build their knowledge and confidence. This has a positive impact on the parents’ own wellbeing, and on the wellbeing of their child. 

Typical tasks within this role:

What’s involved

  • Training to BFI Level 3
  • Welcoming families into group settings and supporting breastfeeding parents and parents-to-be in their choices
  • Providing up-to-date evidence-based information and practical support face-to-face and over the telephone
  • Attending quarterly Breastfeeding Team Meetings
  •  Participating in quarterly audits
  • Volunteering within a team of infant feeding supporters

 

Who are we looking for?

This role will suit people who:

  • Have a friendly and approachable manner. 
  • Can work well as part of a team. 
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality. 
  • Can communicate sensitively with parents/carers and their children. 
  • Have good spoken and written English skills. 
  • Are enthusiastic, committed, trustworthy and reliable. 
  • Are supportive and non-judgmental. 

What’s in it for you?

As you grow more confident in your role, you may be invited to plan sessions yourself, giving you a chance to build and develop your own skills and knowledge. Other benefits include:

  • Making a difference to the lives of people in your community.
  • Support and guidance from project coordinator including 1-1 and group supervision.
  • Regular training and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to improve future employment prospects. 
  • Develop new skills; increased confidence and self-esteem.
  • Opportunity to build a portfolio of your training, skills, experience and qualities.
  • Being part of a team and becoming a part of Family Action, a national charity with 150 years. of experience supporting families.

All Family Action volunteers receive full training and access to ongoing supervision and support as long as they are in the role.

Find out more

Click the 'I'm interested' button below to give us your contact details and a member of staff will be in touch with more information about the role and how to apply. They will be also be happy to answer any questions you may have about volunteering with us.

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