Interested in Becoming a Leader?
La Leche League is a mother-to-mother, peer-to-peer breastfeeding support organization.
What does a Leader do?
Leaders fulfill the basic responsibilities of leadership, which are:
I think leadership is right for me. What is my next step?
Visit the LLLI Website – Become a Leader to get all the details needed to get started or download the document Thinking About Leadership. If you are ready to apply or would like to learn more, please fill out the form below. One of the LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for LLL Leadership is: “Has attended four LLL Meetings.” Even if there is no LLL Group where you live or the Group is not holding meetings, you can attend a virtual meeting. Meetings can be found HERE.
Leader Inquiry Form
Thank you for wanting to learn more about becoming a Leader with La Leche League (LLL). Please complete the form below:
- Our volunteers, called “Leaders,” have all breastfed their babies into toddlerhood. The personal experience of breastfeeding or chestfeeding for at least a year is, thus, an important LLLI Prerequisite to Applying for Leadership.
- LLL Leaders are volunteers for an international organization. They are not paid for the work they do.
- Experience with a La Leche League Group, understanding and role-modeling LLL philosophy, and good communication skills are important prerequisites.
- Attending LLL meetings either in-person or virtually, and getting involved with the Group, will help you decide if LLL is an organization where you want to volunteer
What does a Leader do?
Leaders fulfill the basic responsibilities of leadership, which are:
- Helping parents one-to-one by telephone, e-mail, or in person.
- Planning and leading monthly Series Meetings.
- Supervising the management of the LLL Group.
- Keeping up-to-date on breastfeeding information.
- Helping parents find out about leadership and prepare to become LLL Leaders.
I think leadership is right for me. What is my next step?
Visit the LLLI Website – Become a Leader to get all the details needed to get started or download the document Thinking About Leadership. If you are ready to apply or would like to learn more, please fill out the form below. One of the LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for LLL Leadership is: “Has attended four LLL Meetings.” Even if there is no LLL Group where you live or the Group is not holding meetings, you can attend a virtual meeting. Meetings can be found HERE.
Leader Inquiry Form
Thank you for wanting to learn more about becoming a Leader with La Leche League (LLL). Please complete the form below: