Infant Feeding Peer- Support Group Host
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Qube has teamed up with the Breastfeeding Network (BfN), an independent source of information and support for breastfeeding mothers, their support network and families. We aim to run peer-support groups around Shropshire, where trained BfN volunteers and staff will offer advice, education, encouragement and mentoring on all aspects of infant feeding. At the moment, the groups are in Ludlow, Oswestry and Shrewsbury. These groups welcome expectant parents, breastfeeding mothers and their families. We are looking for volunteers to act as hosts at peer-support groups, welcoming attendees and assisting the Group Helper with ancillary tasks while they are running the group.
What skills do I need?
An Infant Feeding Peer-Support Group host should:
- be able to communicate clearly with group members, staff and other volunteers.
- have an interest in and/ or experience of infants and small children
- be empathetic and non-judgmental towards members of the group
- have a warm, friendly and welcoming disposition
- be willing to prepare and serve light refreshments and clear up afterwards
- be discrete and respect group members' boundaries
- be proactive and use your initiative to support the Group Helper
- be reliable and a good time keeper
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When is this role available?
When: 30/06/2025 - 30/06/2027
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The role requires a minimum of 3 hours a month to align with planned Peer-Support Groups. Once appointed the volunteer will be in regular contact with the project coordinator regarding group dates.
Location:
Oswestry Community Action
Oswald Road
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RB
You will be redirected to the Qube website to express your interest.
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