Volunteer Opportunities Support Volunteer / Parent MentorSupport women and families throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period by providing practical, emotional and peer support. Responsibilities may include:• Attending antenatal appointments (where requested) • Providing emotional support and encouragement during pregnancy • Assisting women to prepare for labour, birth and postpartum • Providing practical and emotional support during labour and birth • Offering reassurance, encouragement and advocacy where appropriate • Supporting partners and family members during the birth journey • Visiting mothers in their homes during the postpartum period • Assisting with light practical tasks and preparing simple meals • Supporting maternal wellbeing and adjustment to motherhood • Assisting families to access local services and resources • Offering peer support through lived experience Ideal Qualities• Compassionate and non-judgemental • Warm, nurturing and empathetic • Good communication and listening skills • Able to maintain professional boundaries • Respectful of diverse parenting choices • Understanding of pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery • Calm and supportive in challenging situations To apply please complete the Expression Of Intetrest form (www.pregnancyarc.asn.au/get-involved) and return via email to support@pregnancyarc.asn.au.
