Forest of Dean Digital Partnership FUNDED BY THE BARNWOOD TRUST A collaborative community partnership project, led by FVAF. This district-wide partnership, the first of its kind, was created to break down the barriers people face in relation to digital inclusion and unlock the many assets available within our communities and the digital world.   Forest of Dean Digital Partnership - Final Evaluation September 2024 Report - Download Forest of Dean Digital Partnership - Final Evaluation September 2024: APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: Forest of Dean Digital Partnership Application APPENDIX 2: Insight into Set up and Delivery of Local Digital Inclusion Pilot Projects APPENDIX 3: Healthwatch Gloucestershire - Access to digital technologies APPENDIX 4: Partner Claim Form APPENDIX 5: Instructions for filling in Partner’s claim form APPENDIX 6: Promo flier - Invitation to get involved APPENDIX 7: EOI Process Map APPENDIX 8: EOI Document A template APPENDIX 9: EOI Document B template APPENDIX 10: EOI scoring sheet APPENDIX 11:Forest of Dean Community Choir EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 12: Forest of Dean Community Choir EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 13: Virtual Sight Loss EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 14: Virtual Sight Loss EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 15: CVT EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 16: CVT EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 17: Outdoors, Indoors EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 18: Outdoors, Indoors EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 19: Forest Pathways EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 20: Forest Pathways EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 21: Project Engage EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 22: Project Engage EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 23: Forest of Dean Hybrid Choir Final Evaluation APPENDIX 24: CVT - Digital Inclusion Workshop Final Evaluation APPENDIX 25: Outdoors, Indoors Final Evaluation APPENDIX 26: Forest Pathways Final Evaluation APPENDIX 27: Forest Pathways Executive Summary APPENDIX 28: Reflection Session Presentation APPENDIX 29: Journey Reflection OTHER PROJECT PUBLICATIONS: EASY READ BOOKLET - How to use the computer and software EASY READ BOOKLET - Staying Safe Online

Universal Youth Services Partnership bringing Open Access Universal Youth Services to Gloucester and the Forest of Dean! Together with Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and The Venture Community Hub (TVCH), we’ve joined forces to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Guided by GGT, in the Forest of Dean FVAF is leading on supporting a wide range of services for young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities). Our youth services will be available to everyone, focusing on the needs of the local community to create a more connected, supported, and engaging youth sector. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT... Gloucestershire Gateway Trust The Venture Community Hub

Role: Youth Projects Manager Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 (subject to experience) Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (some evenings/weekends may be required) Contract: Permanent Location: Forest of Dean District (Cinderford) Are you passionate about empowering young people and the communities that support them? FVAF are looking for a Youth Projects Manager to lead our group support and capacity building work, strengthening youth and community provision right across the Forest of Dean. JOB DESCRIPTION: Youth Projects Manager FVAF JOB APPLICATION FORM HOW TO APPLY Please read the above full job description and download the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted. Application deadline: Sunday 5th July, midnight For an informal discussion about the role, please contact fliss@fvaf.org.uk Send completed application forms to Fliss Simister at fliss@fvaf.org.uk

CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS! This National Volunteers Week (1st-7th June), we're hitting the road with our special roadshow across the Forest of Dean to say a massive THANK YOU to all our incredible volunteers! Join us at 4 fantastic locations throughout the first week of June as we celebrate the heart and soul of our community - YOU, our volunteers! At each stop, we'll be: ✨ Celebrating local volunteering heroes ✨ Giving away special thank you gifts for every volunteer we meet! 📅 First week of June 📍 4 locations across the Forest of Dean: Stop 1 – Coleford 9.30am - 11:30am, Monday 1st June at Café Sixteen, Bank Street, Coleford. Stop 2 – Newent 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Wednesday 3rd June at Newent Chillout Stop 3 – Lydney 10am – 12pm, Thursday 4th June at River Children and Family Centre Stop 4 – Cinderford 3:30pm – 6pm, Thursday 4th June at Ow Bist - Forest Community Space + **PARTY TIME!!** Official unveiling of the Ow Bist Community Mural. Contact volunteer@fvaf.org.uk for more information.

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.

Recovery & Wellbeing Café “A Community Created Curriculum of Curious Conversations” Weekly Face-to-Face Discussions & Recovery Educational Sessions Each Wednesday (Term Time) at Café 16 in Coleford from 6-8pm. “A safe space to create who you are, not be told what to think.” Join conversations with a diverse range of people with professional & lived experience of different subjects, local people who have gained understandings about the impact current concerns have upon mental health, recovery and wellbeing. We are building a supportive space where, as critical friends, we can learn together and support each other with our individual understandings. All curious & compassionate folk welcome.

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

Postanite član FVAF-a Članstvom FVAF-a pomažete nam da nastavimo pružati vitalnu uslugu podrške dobrovoljnom i društvenom sektoru u Forest of Dean . FVAF djeluje kao zagovornik dobrovoljne akcije i akcije zajednice gdje je to prikladno na okružnoj, okružnoj i nacionalnoj razini, a što više članova predstavljamo, to je naš glas jači. Članovi se stoga konsultuju o pitanjima koja utiču na volonterski i društveni sektor u Dekanskoj šumi i šta mi kao organizacija želimo da postignemo. Kao član, uživaćete u pristupu našim kancelarijskim uslugama, sniženim cenama štampanja i kopiranja, promociji slobodnih radnih mesta za volontere za vašu grupu i besplatnom najmu niza kancelarijske opreme. Ovo uključuje: Display Boards Hearing Loop Digitalni projektor i platno PA sistem Flip Charts Dugačak sklopivi sto Urna za toplu vodu Gazebo (potrebna donacija od 5 funti) Ako želite da postanete član FVAF-a, kliknite na dugme Pridružite se FVAF-u na desnoj strani i popunite formular. Za više informacija pozovite 01594 822073 BESPLATNO je postati član FVAF-a za pristup svim našim uslugama podrške Pridružite se FVAF-u

Udruženje Šumarske omladine Udruženje mladih Forest of Dean je tu da ponudi pomoć i podršku mladima i omladinskim klubovima, grupama ili organizacijama. Upoznati nove prijatelje Uključite se u svoju zajednicu Ostvarite interes Probajte nešto novo Naučite nove vještine Volontiraj Napravite bolji svijet Volontiranje Postoji mnogo prilika za volontiranje i za mlade i za odrasle. Ako ste mlada osoba koja traži volonterski rad u slobodno vrijeme, da stekne više vještina ili kao dio vašeg DofE programa, pozovite nas ili posjetite https://do-it.org/ Slično tome, ako ste odrasla osoba koja ima vještine i znanja ili želite podržati omladinsku organizaciju u okviru Dekanske šume, kontaktirajte nas jer postoje mnoge organizacije koje bi cijenile vašu podršku. Pridruženo članstvo za vaš klub/organizaciju Kada se učlanite u Udruženje mladih Forest of Dean, imat ćete pravo na naš cijeli niz usluga, koji nudi savjete i podršku u svim aspektima vođenja organizacije kao što je vaša. Također vodimo kalendar aktivnosti u kojima vaši volonteri i mladi mogu sudjelovati uz minimalnu naknadu. Za sve detalje o pogodnostima ili registraciju svog kluba kliknite na sljedeće linkove Pogodnosti članstva u omladinskom udruženju za klubove Obrazac za članstvo u udruženju mladih za klubove Kontakt podaci za više informacija Ako želite saznati više o bilo kojem od naših projekata ili događaja ili kako se uključiti, kontaktirajte našu službenicu za razvoj udruženja mladih, Alethea Bumpstead na FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk For More Information If you would like to know about any of our projects or events or how to get involved, please get in touch with us at hi.ya @fvaf.org.uk Finansijska podrška Udruženje mladih Forest of Dean s ponosom prima finansijsku podršku od gradskih vijeća Cinderforda i Coleforda. Ako vaše župno ili gradsko vijeće želi saznati više o Udruženju mladih Dekanska šuma ili kako nas možete podržati, kontaktirajte putem e-pošte FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk

Role: Digital & Community Projects Manager Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 (subject to experience) Hours: 30–37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (some evenings/weekends may be required) Flexible and part-time/job share arrangements considered Contract: Initial 18-month contract (extension subject to funding and performance) Location: Ow Bist Forest Community Space, Cinderford Do you believe that everyone deserves to be connected? Are you passionate about the power of communities to shape their own futures? FVAF is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Digital & Community Projects Manager to join our growing team in the heart of the Forest of Dean. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to lead meaningful, place-based work that makes a real difference — helping people and communities thrive through digital inclusion, local partnerships, and strengths-based engagement. JOB DESCRIPTION: Digital & Community Projects Manager FVAF JOB APPLICATION FORM HOW TO APPLY Please read the above full job description and download the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted. Application deadline: 5pm Wednesday 24th June Interview dates: w/c 6th July For an informal discussion about the role, please contact community@fvaf.org.uk Send completed application forms to Alex Digby at community@fvaf.org.uk

Volontiranje Kao Volonterski centar za Dekansku šumu mi smo tu da vam pomognemo da regrutujete i upravljate volonterima Naše novo volontiranje knjižica ispunjena detaljima lokalnog volontiranja prilike sada nestaju KLIKNITE ZA PREUZIMANJE Ili pokupite primjerak u lokalnoj biblioteci ili Community Hubu Kao Volonterski centar za Forest of Dean mi smo često prva tačka kontakta za sve koji su zainteresovani za volontiranje. Prošle godine smo bili ponosni što smo podržali više od 100.000 sati vredno volontiranja u ovoj oblasti! FVAF promoviše i oglašava širok spektar mogućnosti volontiranja od organizacija koje dijele naš etos u podršci volonterima i prepoznavanju širokog spektra razloga zašto se ljudi odlučuju na volontiranje. Zašto Volontirati? Volontiranje ima niz ogromnih prednosti, ne samo za vas pojedinačno, već i za vašu zajednicu i svijet u kojem živimo. Ako želite poboljšati svoj životopis, upoznati nove ljude, iskoristiti svoje vještine, naučiti nešto novo, ostvariti interes, ponuditi iskustvo ili jednostavno napraviti razliku, zagarantirano imamo priliku za vas! O ovim prilikama možete saznati na sljedeće načine: Mogućnosti pretraživanja na Do-it.org Pozovite nas na 01594 822073 Javite se putem email Posjetite nas na FVAF pon - pet 9:00 - 1:00 ( smjernice ) Ako želite volontirati kao dio velike grupe, na primjer kao dio korporativnog volontiranja, onda imamo i široku lepezu mogućnosti za odabir. Get the latest volunteer opportunities - direct to your mailbox! Sign up to receive our regular email Volunteer Newsletter: SIGN UP HELP FOR GROUPS - recruiting & managing volunteers Kao centar na jednom mjestu za sve stvari volontiranja, koristimo višestruku metodologiju kako bismo vam pružili najbolju moguću šansu za regrutiranje i zadržavanje vrijednih volontera. Ovo uključuje sljedeće: Oglašavanje vaših mogućnosti na Do-it.org Promoviranje vaših prilika kod javnosti upućenih nama ili putem naše funkcije za slanje. Oglašavanje vaših mogućnosti na našim Facebook i Twitter stranicama Promoviranje vaših mogućnosti lokalnim službama koje podržavaju volontiranje, npr. Centar za zapošljavanje, LearnDirect i 2GetherTrust Oglašavanje vaših mogućnosti na preko 30 događaja godišnje Šaljete svoje mogućnosti lokalnim preduzećima koja nude volontiranje uz podršku poslodavaca Promoviranje relevantnih mogućnosti za škole, fakultete i univerzitete Distribuiranje vaših mogućnosti u našu bazu volontera od preko 1.000 ljudi Promoviranje vaših mogućnosti na različitim mrežama, uključujući Know Your Patch As a one-stop-shop for all things volunteering, we can help you find, and keep, the perfect volunteer: Get in touch - call us on 01594 822073, via email or visit us at FVAF, Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road, Cinderford GL14 2AN (Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm)