About peer support volunteering in Newham
NCT is commissioned by Newham Council to train and coordinate mothers who have given breastmilk to offer skilled, volunteer parent-to-parent breastfeeding support across the Newham area.
We provide peer support via two main routes:
- At peer-led support groups - Supporting parents in one of our local groups (free drop-in support for all pregnant and breastfeeding families) based in Newham. Offering a listening ear, giving information on a range of topics, and providing social support.
- Via telephone - Offering support via telephone, a listening ear and giving information and signposting mothers to local support options.
The course will be held online and consists of 7 weeks of training. There will also be homework time (usually 1 hour per week). On satisfactory completion of your workbook, you will receive an OCN-accredited qualification in peer supporting.
You can view the role description here.
If you are ready to commit to this course, as well as giving approximately two hours per week volunteering as a breastfeeding peer supporter for at least twelve months post training, we welcome your application.
If you have any questions, please email the peer support team at newham.infantfeeding@nct.org.uk.