Peer Supporter Training starts Thursday 26th February 2026 09.30 - 12.00 Highfields Children's Centre
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Peer Supporter Training starts Thursday 26th February 2026 09.30 - 12.00 Highfields Children's Centre
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Topic |
Mammas Ambassador |
Mammas Peer Supporter |
Who can join |
Anyone interested in infant feeding |
Parents who have breastfed for 6+ months |
Training required |
5 week online course (2hour Zoom sessions + short weekly homework) |
10 week course (online or in person + weekly homework + observing a breastfeed) |
After training |
Better informed to apply knowledge to self and share learning with friends and family |
Volunteer for at least 6 months at a Baby Café or on the helpline |
How can you use your training? |
General support and encouragement to your friends and family |
Supporting mums 1:1 via Mammas Volunteer Roles, as a Baby Café Peer Supporter, Helpline Volunteer, on Mammas WhatApp groups, and more. |
Commitments |
No formal commitment |
Keep your training up to date, minimum 6 months of active volunteering and adhering to Mammas procedures such as logging your hours |
Ongoing |
Can stay connected with Mammas as Friends of Mammas* (no commitment expected, but access to training for an annual fee) or become a Peer Supporter |
Access to regular free training and development courses, be part of Mammas community |