Could you volunteer to make a difference of a lifetime? Help Parents 1st to support parents through pregnancy, birth & beyond. Join us for our Community Support volunteer training courses this June and July!

Having a baby should be an exciting life-changing event for any parent. However, this is not the case for all parents – at the moment, we are experiencing a huge demand for emotional support pre- and post-birth from mothers, fathers and birthing people

To help meet the demand for support for families across Essex, we're looking for volunteers to help support new and expectant parents at our outreach events. We currently run regular outdoor walk and talk sessions, antenatal information sessions, coffee mornings, fitness and first aid courses and need volunteers to assist our friendly team at these events. Volunteers will help our peer supporters run the events - you might be welcoming parents, making tea, chatting and connecting with parents or holding a baby whilst mum has a drink!

We are looking for kind, friendly individuals who have a listening ear, who are non-judgemental and who have experience and an understanding of the pressure of having a baby.

For more information and to register your interest, please visit the Parents 1st website:

Volunteer Training - South Essex - June/July 2026 - Parents 1st