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.

As a Community Volunteer you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for parents. In this flexible role, you will lead one of our easy to set up regular events such as Bumps & Babies or Walk & Talk, or help organise one of our well-known NCT Nearly New Sales.

What’s involved?

• Planning and leading one of our local activities or services to support parents
• Advertising your group or event via social media and other platforms
• Attracting and welcoming helpers for your activity
• Following NCT guidance to ensure all events are welcoming, inclusive and safe
• Collecting and sharing information about the difference you make to parents
• Promoting NCT’s values and vision in your local community

Our Community Volunteers are;

• Passionate about supporting parents
• Motivated and reliable
• Able to plan and organise a one-off event or regular group
• Welcoming to all parents, and a good listener

Time commitment:

• This is a flexible role that can fit around your commitments and availability
• The time you will spend volunteering will vary depending on the type and frequency of the activity you choose to run. You could volunteer with as little as 2 hours per month.
• We’re ideally looking for Community Volunteer who can volunteer for at least 3 months

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+