"Building Stronger Communities in
the Forest of Dean"

What is FVAF?

FVAF stands for Forest Voluntary Action Forum. We offer support to local citizens, community groups and activities to do the things that matter most to them. This includes the following:

support and development advice
training
information
networking meetings
facilitating representation
volunteer recruitment
volunteer placement and support

We also run many projects with and for the local community, such as the Forest of Dean Youth Association, Holiday Activity Campaigns, The Forest Youth Music Network, The GEM Project, The Forest Compass Directory, Walking with Wheels and many more. Check out our Projects page for full details.

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Jobs Fair 2022

Wednesday 11th May 10am - 3pm
Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester, GL1 2HN

FREE inclusive job fair! Meet a wide range of employers, submit job applications, enhance your CV and develop skills at training workshops.

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NEW Volunteering Directory

Even easier to Volunteer in the Forest of Dean?

At FVAF we have produced a brand new booklet called Volunteering in the

Forest of Dean. This is a free directory of some of the many volunteering opportunities available locally. Hard copies will be soon be in your local

Library or Community Hub or click below to download a

digital copy.

Volunteering Booklet Download

Find your nearest Drop-in Hub

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Community Building Drop -in Hubs

Pop in and chat face to face with a community builder. Each drop-in hub offers a variety of support, advice and guidance for local residents. For example; support and signposting to local services, linking and setting up new community groups, supporting people to get closer to employment or further education, help to access the digital world and support to bring your ideas for the community to life.

Forest of Dean Youth Association

Forest of Dean Youth Association supports young people under the age of 25 to become pro-active citizens and leaders of their own lives. We also support community groups and organisations across the Forest of Dean to enhance the great work they’re already doing through unlocking local skills and assets, be they people, places or funding. The team have a wide variety of skills and experience of working with young people and our Forest communities, so we can adapt and react to most youth related projects or enquiries. As a result, the Youth Association gets involved in a wide variety of projects as well as offering signposting to support and services.