All of the work done by LLLGB is carried out by volunteers. There are many ways you can get involved with us.
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Our Volunteers
Interested in Becoming a Leader?
A La Leche League Leader is someone who has breastfed their own child(ren) and who enjoys helping others to do so. LLL Leaders are all unpaid volunteers. To become accredited, a La Leche League Leader is required to complete a programme of breastfeeding education, and to develop counselling and group facilitation skills.
Being a La Leche League Leader is deeply rewarding, and the role can grow and change over time. Once accredited, you can volunteer with LLL anywhere in the world. La Leche League is committed to creating a diverse body of Leaders who reflect the communities they serve.
Read Thinking About LLL Leadership to find out the requirements for applying.
Watch a series of videos about the process of preparing for Leadership here.
If you think it might be the right role for you, speak to your local Leader or contact applicationenquiries@laleche.org.uk.
Supporting your local group
Our Leaders are supported by amazing local volunteers, and we’re so thankful for their help. Volunteers support groups by taking on a range of roles, including (but not limited to):
- Treasurer
- Librarian
- Making cups of tea
- Entertaining toddlers and older children at meetings
- Fundraising
Your local Leader can let you know what help is needed – please do get in touch!
National Volunteering
LLLGB’s national work is also supported by volunteers who contribute in areas such as:
- Creating content (stories, artwork, poetry…) for our member publication Breastfeeding Matters.
- Contributing photos for use in our publications, social media, and website.
- Supporting admin, fundraising, marketing, and graphic design.
If you have skills in photography, web design, admin, marketing, fundraising, or graphic design, and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you.
Fundraising
LLLGB is a registered charity, powered entirely by donations and time freely given by volunteers. Your support helps us continue offering free, trusted breastfeeding support to families across the country — thank you for helping us to keep the support flowing.
What your donation can do:
- £5 provides refreshments for a meeting
- £15 buys The Art of Breastfeeding for a group library
- £30 funds our Callback line for two months
- £100 provides a bursary to train a new Leader
- £500 sponsors a meeting for a year
You can support LLLGB in many ways:
- Become a member
- Make a donation
- Payroll giving – some employers will match your donations. Check with your (or your partner or family member’s!) employer to find out whether they participate.
- Shop via Give As You Live – Select La Leche League GB and raise money just by shopping online at your usual stores.
Feeling inspired to fundraise?
Whether it’s hosting a teddy bears’ picnic, running a marathon, climbing a mountain (or the playground climbing frame!), having a sponsored haircut, or organising a clothes or toy swap, cake sale, or tea party – we’d love to hear from you!
Contact: fundraising@laleche.org.uk
Stay up to date with our fundraising events via our social media channels.
Maria, an LLL Leader from South East London, is running the Pembrokeshire marathon on 25 April for LLLGB – a charity that is very close to her heart. Maria is honouring 70 years of LLLI, 55 years of LLLGB and 15 years of being an LLL Leader – three fantastic milestones of breastfeeding support. If you are able please sponsor her.