Thank you for your interest in participating in the ROSE Community Transformer and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training hosted by the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition and Vital Village Network in partnership with Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE)!
Training Dates: March 18th-20th, 2026 9:00-4:00p EST
Training Location: Virtually
The ROSE Community Transformer Training workshop takes place over three days. During the training, individuals will learn essential skills for providing peer counseling in lactation management and methods for making referrals to resources for interventions outside their scope of practice. The first two days, led by Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, use an evidence-based curriculum on providing peer breastfeeding support. The third day of the workshop is designed and led by Boston Breastfeeding Coalition members and will focus on how to organize and host a lactation support group. Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPS) will be available for this training.
Scholarship & Volunteer Commitment
Following the training, selected scholarship recipients will complete six months of volunteer service with a breastfeeding support group or the Boston Breastfeeding Warmline to gain hands-on experience. These support groups are currently held in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 13th 2026
Decisions will be issued by late February. If you have any questions, please email ​breastfeed@vitalvillage.org