We are NCT – the national charity for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a stronger society.

Our mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

We achieve our mission though three interconnected aims:

• Sharing evidence-based knowledge to support parents to make informed decisions.
• Creating networks of vital support and life-long friendship.
• Campaigning on the issues that matter most to families throughout their early experiences of becoming a parent.

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 on our website, which is accessed over six million times a year. We support parents through antenatal and postnatal courses, attended by over 100,000 expectant and new parents. Our national network of volunteers support over half a million parents through free community-based activities and events. NCT breastfeeding counsellors support thousands of parents via our free infant feeding line and in homes, community drop-ins and services. We also provide a range of funded peer support programmes to support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation or poor mental health.

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.

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

Our Community Builders are;

• Strong communicators
• Able to plan and organise their own time
• Able to motivate and inspire others
• Confident using social media

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.

What can you expect from us?

• A great volunteer experience where you can meet new people, and develop skills
• Excellent support from experienced volunteers and our Volunteering Team
• Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources and training you will need
• Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy
• We champion equity, diversity and inclusion through all that we do
• Importantly you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community

• Application form required

• 18+