Organisation Name:
Treasure Chest breastfeeding York
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Health
Women
Location of voluntary activity:
Support groups currently take place in Acomb, Heworth and York city centre, antenatal workshops take place at the University of York. Volunteers also visit the postnatal ward at York Hospital, and offer support via Facebook.
When are volunteers needed: Monday mornings, Thursday mornings, Friday mornings.
Also, volunteering via Facebook and at York Hospital can take place at a variety of times to suit you.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Education
Group Facilitation
Role description:
Breastfeeding Peer Supporters provide a valuable role to new and expectant families. Volunteers give up their time to offer support and up-to-date information to families who may be experiencing breastfeeding issues or who just need some external support from someone who has been there and understands what breastfeeding is like.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Our only requirement is that you must have breastfed your baby for at least 6 months (continuously). This includes feeding expressed breastmilk and combination feeding. We are happy to accept applications from parents of any age – you do not need to currently have a baby or young child. It doesn’t matter whether you found breastfeeding easy and straightforward or if you struggled and had lots of problems; all we ask is that you are passionate about breastfeeding and wish to support families in a non-judgement, empathetic way. Places on our training courses are limited and will be allocated to those who our committee feel will be most suited to the training.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Training to be a Peer Supporter gives you skills that help in life, not just in breastfeeding support. Skills like listening, empathy and signposting. You will also learn loads about the physical, emotional and social aspects of breastfeeding and parenting in the UK today.
How to get involved:
For full details, please see our website here:
https://treasurechest.org.uk/support-our-work/peer-supporters/
Then fill in the application form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAiimtJQ0gLnJV5Yv2XiWIfRupBrioaQw7JBxNxGcBqmywAA/viewform
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-01-2026