Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what we do. They provide warm, friendly, non-judgemental support to all parents, improving wellbeing and reducing isolation.

As a Community Volunteer you will know what is most needed to support parents in your local area and play a big role in creating spaces for parents to connect and access reliable information and support. 

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

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 and the opportunity to build a community for local parents

• Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources and training you will need • Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy.

• We will champion equity, diversity and inclusion through all that we do

• The opportunity to develop your skills

• Ongoing support and regular check-ins with the volunteer support team

• Importantly you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents

We're the charity that supports people as they become parents. Local NCT groups and activities are an essential part of what we do and help parents feel confident connected and safe.

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 a regular Bumps and Babies event at one of two Leeds locations. 

What’s involved?

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 3 hours per week

• 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

• 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