Community Builder - NCT Newbury

We're the charity that supports people as they become parents. NCT Community Builders are at the heart of our local volunteer teams.

You will engage with parents in the local community to understand where support is needed. You will build a team of community volunteers who offer welcoming, and inclusive events and activities that help parents feel confident, connected and safe. This is a flexible, home-based role that can fit around your availability.

What's involved? 

• Talking to people in the local community to understand what parents need 
• Encouraging local people to get involved and volunteer to support parents 
• Build a strong and inclusive community of parents following NCT guidance and best practice 
• Promoting and publicising local NCT events 
• Keeping in touch with local volunteers 
• Using social media to engage and support local parents 
• Celebrating the difference volunteers make to local parents 
• Championing NCT's values and vision

About National Childbirth Trust

Every year, we support thousands of expectant and new parents across the UK and Channel Islands to feel more connected and confident during this major life transition.

We provide evidence-based information, signposting and access to support and services through our website, which is visited over 9 million times a year.

We support and empower over 80,000 parents every year through a variety of services tailored to meet their needs. This includes antenatal and postnatal courses delivered by our skilled practitioners, a range of free community-based activities and events led by our fantastic
volunteers, and highly valued breastfeeding and infant feeding support provided by specialist NCT breastfeeding counsellors.

In addition, a range of trained peer support programmes support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.

What skills do I need?

• Leadership
• Decision-making
• Setting and meeting goals and targets 
• Basic IT skills

When is this role available?

This is a flexible role available on various days/times.

Details

Time commitment: This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments and availability. We ask that you can commit to 3 hours per week and that you can ideally volunteer for at least 6 months. You will be invited to attend a monthly catch up with the Volunteering Team for training and support. These will usually be online in the evening and will be supported by closed captioning.

Where does this role take place?