top of page

Search Results

86 results found with an empty search

  • Jobs at FVAF | Mysite

    Current job vacancies at FVAF Work for us. We are passionate about nurturing talented, compassionate, community minded team players. Join our friendly and supportive team! WE DON'T HAVE ANY VACANCIES RIGHT NOW - CHECK BACK SOON! Trouble downloading the documents? Contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

  • What we do | Mysite

    What we do We support many community-led projects shaped with, and for local people: Employment and skills support Holiday Activity and Food Programme Community Builders Forest of Dean Youth Association Walking with Wheels Know Your Patch Forest Compass

  • Digital Hubs Project | Mysite

    The Digital Hubs Project Tackling digital exclusion across Gloucestershire The Digital Hubs Project is a new innovative approach, developed by Forest Voluntary Action Forum and GCC Adult Transformation Team, to tackle digital exclusion across Gloucestershire by offering free, accessible, tailored support to individuals. Starting out in October 2021, we have played the as role as county wide facilitator of the project in partnership with GCC’s Adult Transformation Team. Whilst being facilitator’s, we act as the Forest of Dean lead district provider, offering FREE 1:1 digital support across safe and trusted Community Drop-in Hubs. Coleford – Sixteen Community Cafe Sedbury – Sedbury Space Cinderford - Ow Bist - Forest Community Space Staunton – The Swan Community Hub Newent – The Chill Out Zone What does Digital Hubs aim to address? Motivation Not everyone sees why using the internet could be relevant and helpful A Digital Hub can demonstrate the huge benefits Confidence Some people fear online crime, lack trust or don’t know where to start online A Digital Hub can increase confidence via trusted relationships  Skills Not everyone has the ability to use the internet and online services A digital Hub can provide 1:1 training Access Not everyone has the ability to connect to the internet and go online A Digital Hub can provide access to free equipment and internet Since starting the journey of Gloucestershire Digital Hubs Project, awareness and recognition of the project has grown and is now recognised as essential community-based approach to tackling digital exclusion across Gloucestershire. Notability, the project was highlighted in the Report of the Director of Public health 2022/23 - No Person is an island: Social connections in Gloucestershire, which also included video cased study of the project. You can also  download the PDF version (PDF, 5.2 MB)  of Director of Public health 2022/23 For more information about the project visit the Digital Hub website HERE To find out more, dates, times and locations for upcoming FVAF Community Digital Drop-in Hubs, contact Alex on community@fvaf.org.uk  or 01594 822073.

  • Training Needs Survey | Mysite

    Tell us what training would help your organisation We're exploring how best to support the training needs of voluntary and community groups across the Forest of Dean. This might include hosting training ourselves, bringing in external trainers, or connecting you with existing resources and courses. Please complete this brief survey to let us know what would be most valuable for you. Your feedback will shape the support we're able to offer. Organisation Name: Your Role: Email Training Topics Which of the following topics would be most valuable for your organisation? (Please tick all that apply and add any others) Funding & Fundraising Marketing & PR Digital Skills/Using Technology Financial Procedures & Management Governance & Trustees Finding & Recruiting Volunteers Volunteer Management & Retention Embedding Climate Action Neurodiversity, Mental Health & Inclusion Safeguarding First Aid Health & Safety Food Hygiene Other Let us know your TOP 3 training needs: When Which days work best for you? (Tick all that apply) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Preferred times: (Tick all that apply) Morning (9am-12pm) Afternoon (1pm-5pm) Evening (6pm-8pm) Where How would you prefer to attend training? (Tick all that apply) In-person only Online only Hybrid (option to attend either way) No preference If in-person: Forest of Dean only Willing to travel How Which learning formats work best for you? (Tick all that apply) Workshops (group sessions) Online webinars/courses One-to-one support/mentoring Drop-in sessions Self-paced resources Peer learning/networking groups 5. Additional Information Are there any barriers that prevent you from accessing training? (e.g., cost, time, childcare, accessibility needs) Any other comments or suggestions? Submit

  • Become a Member | Mysite

    FVAF এর সদস্য হন FVAF এর সদস্য হয়ে আপনি আমাদেরকে স্বেচ্ছাসেবী এবং কমিউনিটি সেক্টরে একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সহায়তা পরিষেবা প্রদান চালিয়ে যেতে সাহায্য করেন ডিনের বন । FVAF জেলা, কাউন্টি এবং জাতীয় পর্যায়ে উপযুক্ত যেখানে স্বেচ্ছাসেবী এবং সম্প্রদায়ের পদক্ষেপের জন্য একজন উকিল হিসাবে কাজ করে এবং আমরা যত বেশি সদস্যের প্রতিনিধিত্ব করি, আমাদের কণ্ঠ তত শক্তিশালী হয়। সদস্যদের তাই ফরেস্ট অফ ডিনের স্বেচ্ছাসেবী এবং সম্প্রদায় সেক্টরের উপর প্রভাব ফেলছে এবং একটি সংগঠন হিসাবে আমরা কী অর্জন করতে চাই সে বিষয়ে পরামর্শ করা হয়। একজন সদস্য হিসাবে, আপনি আমাদের অফিস পরিষেবাগুলিতে অ্যাক্সেস, মুদ্রণ এবং অনুলিপির হার হ্রাস, আপনার গ্রুপের জন্য স্বেচ্ছাসেবক শূন্য পদের প্রচার এবং বিভিন্ন অফিস সরঞ্জাম বিনামূল্যে ভাড়া উপভোগ করবেন। এটা অন্তর্ভুক্ত: ডিসপ্লে বোর্ড শ্রবণ লুপ ডিজিটাল প্রজেক্টর এবং স্ক্রিন পিএ সিস্টেম পৃষ্ঠা উলটানোর তালিকা লম্বা ভাঁজ টেবিল গরম জল খাওয়ার কলস গাজেবো (£5 অনুদান প্রয়োজন) আপনি যদি একজন FVAF সদস্য হতে চান তাহলে অনুগ্রহ করে ডানদিকে Join FVAF বোতামে ক্লিক করুন এবং ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন৷ আরও বিস্তারিত জানতে কল করুন 01594 822073 নম্বরে আমাদের সমস্ত সহায়তা পরিষেবা অ্যাক্সেস করার জন্য FVAF এর সদস্য হওয়া বিনামূল্যে FVAF-এ যোগ দিন

  • Community Connectors Feedback Form | Mysite

    COMMUNITY CONNECTORS’ FORUM/KNOW YOUR PATCH NETWORK In-person event 14 June 2022 at The Wesley, Cinderford Event Feedback \ Thank you for participating in our event! Tell us what you thought about it. Name & organisation Please indicate on a scale of 1 – 10, where 1 is the most negative and 10 the most positive What was your overall impression of the day? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What was your experience of the speakers? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please share any comments about your overall impression of the day and the speakers What was your experience of the activities? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please share any comments about the activities What was your experience of the refreshments? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Was there anything else that you feel could have been provided? What would you like to see in future events? Suggested speakers/format etc Your email Send Feedback Thanks for your feedback!

  • Forest Compass | Mysite

    ফরেস্ট কম্পাস ফরেস্ট কম্পাস হল একটি শারীরিক এবং অনলাইন ডিরেক্টরি যা ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন জুড়ে উপলব্ধ অনেকগুলি নিয়মিত কার্যকলাপ, সহায়তা গোষ্ঠী এবং ক্লাবগুলিকে তালিকাভুক্ত করে৷ অরণ্য হল শিশুর দল থেকে শুরু করে লাঞ্চ ক্লাব, পুরুষদের শেড থেকে মেমরি ক্যাফে পর্যন্ত শত শত সামাজিক ও কার্যকলাপের গোষ্ঠীর আবাসস্থল। অনেকগুলি বিনামূল্যে বা খুব কম খরচে যোগদান করতে এবং স্বেচ্ছাসেবকদের দ্বারা চালিত হয় বা লাভজনক গোষ্ঠীগুলির জন্য নয়। দুঃখজনকভাবে অনেক লোক যারা এই ধরনের গোষ্ঠীগুলি থেকে উপকৃত হতে পারে তারা তাদের দোরগোড়ায় আশ্চর্যজনক সুযোগ সম্পর্কে অবগত নয়। আপনি যদি ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন-এ একটি স্বেচ্ছাসেবক লিড অ্যাক্টিভিটি, ক্লাব বা সহায়তা গোষ্ঠী চালান, তাহলে নীচের ফর্মটি সম্পূর্ণ করে বিনামূল্যে ফরেস্ট কম্পাস ফিজিক্যাল ডিরেক্টরি এবং এখানে অনলাইন ডিরেক্টরিতে বিজ্ঞাপন দিন। Download OTHER USEFUL DIRECTORIES: YourCircle Check out a local directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire

  • Keeping people safe | Mysite

    KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE Young people who are moving towards adulthood have the right to make informed choices about how they connect to their local community. This can involve risk, for guidance read: Building Connections: One minute guide to Risk Assessment

  • FVAF ESV | Mysite

    Our team transforms Local Spaces during Volunteers Week 2025 We rolled up our sleeves this week and got stuck in with some fantastic Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) as part of Volunteers Week 2025! We got out about in the local community to two fantastic local community groups: Team Paint Squad grabbed their brushes and got stuck in with smiles on their faces (and paint on their clothes!) to transform the Forest Fighting Fit studio with a fresh coat of paint - brightening up their space, recovery room, and bathrooms. Team Green Fingers headed down to Steam Mills to work their magic at the community garden for Cinderford Grows. Armed with gloves, tools, and plenty of enthusiasm, our team tackled overgrown areas, cleared stubborn weeds, and gave the pathway a beautiful fresh layer of wood chippings. Deb Cook, FVAF's Volunteering Manager said: "We all had a blast and were reminded that volunteering can be both rewarding and great fun!" A huge thank you to Forest Fighting Fit and Cinderford Grows for welcoming us with open arms.

  • Who we are | Mysite

    FVAF সম্পর্কে FVAF সম্পর্কে আমাদের গল্প আমরা স্বেচ্ছাসেবী পরিষদ এবং ডিনের বনের জন্য স্বেচ্ছাসেবক কেন্দ্র। আমরা জেলার শত শত স্বেচ্ছাসেবী এবং কমিউনিটি সংস্থার অনেককে সহায়তা প্রদান করি যারা স্থানীয় সম্প্রদায়ের মধ্যে এবং তাদের জন্য তাদের কাজ প্রদান করতে আরও ভালভাবে সক্ষম। 1994 সালে গঠনের পর থেকে আমরা পুরো ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন জুড়ে কমিউনিটি অ্যাকশনকে উত্সাহিত, আলিঙ্গন এবং উন্নত করার জন্য একটি খ্যাতি তৈরি করেছি। আমরা বিশ্বাস করি যে সম্প্রদায়-নেতৃত্বপূর্ণ পদ্ধতির মাধ্যমে আমরা নাগরিকদের দক্ষতা, স্থিতিস্থাপকতা এবং সামাজিক পুঁজি বিকাশ করতে সক্ষম করি যাতে তারা সুখী, আরও ভাল সংযুক্ত জীবনযাপন করতে পারে। অফিস পরিষেবা স্টাফ এবং ট্রাস্টি নীতি অ্যাক্সেসযোগ্যতা এবং স্থায়িত্ব

  • Resource Hub/Library | Mysite

    Resource Hub/Library Leaflets & literature on wellness, recovery, self-help & coping with mental distress. The group office, based above the Library at The Main Place in Coleford, is available for members to use as a safe and confidential space. We keep material that may be of use to members – and we are happy for people to provide us with leaflets that they would like shared. To read the My Networks Scoping Project Report please visit: www.fvaf.org.uk/publications

  • Green Impact | Mysite

    Our Green Impact Our Statement of Intent At a time of ongoing critical assessment as to how the resources of the world are being employed in economic and social activity, it is essential that all involved with Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) have a clear understanding as to how its work can impact on the environment. We accept responsibility for our actions and commit to working towards reducing any harmful effects it may have on the environment. It is also understood that, as a leader in the Forest of Dean voluntary and community sector, we have a responsibility to manifest best practice. We will use, as its guiding principles - in order of priority – the need to: REPAIR RE-USE REDUCE RECYCLE Our policy describes how FVAF will implement practices that will minimalize the impact of its work on the environment. FVAF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Travelling in the Forest of Dean Forest Of Dean Climate Action Partnership has created a handy interactive guide to travelling in the Forest of Dean. DOWNLOAD HERE Gold Award from the GEM NUS-Green Impact challenge GEM NUS Green Imapct Gold Award Certificate NUS Green Imapct Community Award Certificate In our first year taking part in the GEM NUS Green Impact Challenge , we were delighted to achieve a Gold Award. This UN award winning programme is designed to support and challenge organisations to look at the way they work and ensure that the practices they follow are as environmentally and socially sustainable as possible. The challenge was set as part of the *GEM Project’s partnership and our joint commitment to living sustainably and minimising our impact on the environment. Working together as a team, we shared ideas and encouraged lifestyle changes in the following areas: use of water and energy travel – work and personal recycling reducing and dealing with waste upcycling, freecycling unused goods using sustainable products encouraging biodiversity Other creative ideas from the team included making bird feeders from broken tree branches, a homemade recipe for a cleaning product, donations to local charity shops. * The Going the Extra Mile Project (GEM) is an employability and social inclusion project supporting the most disadvantaged communities and individuals furthest from the labour market to find or get closer to employment. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and European Social Fund as part of a national programme Building Better Opportunities.

bottom of page