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Project MAMA is experiencing unprecedented demand. We’re recruiting new Mother Companions so that we can offer compassionate support to more parents.
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bECOME A mOTHER coMPANION
Project MAMA is experiencing unprecedented demand. We are recruiting more volunteer Mother Companions so that we can offer compassionate care to the increasing number of Mamas reaching for our support.
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Mother Companions provide Mamas with emotional and practical support, from 32 weeks of pregnancy until her baby is 8 weeks old. Through regular visits, they assist a mama to navigate an unfamiliar maternity system, address extreme isolation, and bridge language and cultural barriers.
Mother Companions work in teams of 2-3 volunteers, with support from Project MAMA’s staff.
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To be eligible you have to:
Have completed a doula training programme, be a midwife, or have other comparable birth room experience;
Have attended a minimum of 3 births;
Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check;
Have a non-judgemental and holistic approach to supporting women from diverse backgrounds;
Be committed to social justice and promoting resilience in others;
Be committed to supporting a minimum of two parents with Project MAMA per year;
Be able to attend a team meetings every 6 weeks.
Volunteer at OUR COMMUNITY HUB
MAMAhub is our drop-in group for new and expectant parents and their babes. It is a space where Mamas can enjoy peer support, share a hot meal, and access a variety of activities and advice.
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MAMAhub volunteers offer practical support at our community drop-in. They set up, prep meals, help with activities, and are welcoming, friendly faces for our Mamas & their babes.
We require a minimum 1 session per month commitment, but 2 sessions or more per month is preferable.
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We ask that all our MAMAhub volunteers:
Have a non-judgemental approach to providing support to women from diverse backgrounds;
Are committed to social justice and supporting Mamas to have a positive pregnancy and early parenting experience;
Can commit to volunteering regularly at MAMAhub., which takes place on Friday (term-time only) from 11am – 2pm in Easton;
Be willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Other volunteering opportunities
Project MAMA has an incredible team of volunteers who help with a wide range of tasks, including assisting with:
admin
communications and social media
fundraising
shop and physical donation support
If you have skills that could support our work and would like to donate your time, we’d love to hear from you!