Prior to starting this role, you will be required to complete a level 2 accredited 8 week training course (weekly 2-hour sessions, including breaks) alongside the volunteer training processes required by Action for Children who leads on this for our Torbay Family Hubs. Through training you’ll learn about how breastfeeding works, responsive feeding, & the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative. You’ll also pick up lots of information on positioning, attachment, longer term breastfeeding, problem solving and communication skills.

• Introduction and benefits of breastfeeding
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Attachment and positioning
• Communication skills
• Life with a breastfed baby (when help is needed)
• Common Breastfeeding problems
• Boundaries
• Safeguarding (provided by Action For Children)
• Celebration session

On completion of the course we ask that you commit to volunteering for at least 6 months.