Role: Caretaker Salary: £20,000 – £24,800 (depending on experience) Hours: 30 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 7:30am–2pm (some evenings/weekends may be required) Contract: Permanent contract Location: Ow Bist Forest Community Space, Cinderford Do you take pride in keeping spaces safe, well-maintained, and welcoming? Do you care about your community and want your work to make a real difference in the Forest of Dean We're looking for a passionate and proactive Caretaker to be the heartbeat of Ow Bist Forest Community Space — a vibrant hub where local organisations, community groups, and people come together to collaborate, connect, and thrive. The Role This is a hands-on, varied role. As our Caretaker, you'll be the person who makes sure everything runs smoothly. You'll be responsible for: Day-to-day facilities management, building security, and opening/closing procedures Proactive maintenance, minor repairs, and contractor management Leading health and safety compliance, risk assessments, and staff training Overseeing cleaning staff and eco-friendly supplies Supporting FVAF's sustainability goals — monitoring utilities, promoting recycling, and championing green practices Managing room set-ups for events and building users Operating and maintaining the FVAF Community Engagement Vehicle Building great relationships with tenants, colleagues, and community partners JOB DESCRIPTION: Caretaker 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. Applications will be considered as they are received. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact projects@fvaf.org.uk

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! Role: Caretaker Salary: £20,000 – £24,800 (depending on experience) Hours: 30 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 7:30am–2pm (some evenings/weekends may be required) Contract: Permanent contract Location: Ow Bist Forest Community Space, Cinderford APPLY HERE Trouble downloading the documents? Contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

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

Politike FVAF Safeguarding Policy May 2026 Za pregled naših Pravila kliknite na linkove ispod: Privacy Policy Community Service of Use Terms Complaints Policy Politika privatnosti Kada pretražujete web stranicu FVAF-a ili učestvujete u našim online uslugama, morat ćemo prikupiti određene podatke od vas kako bismo vam pružili najbolje online iskustvo. Koje informacije prikupljamo? Prikupljamo informacije od vas kada se registrujete na sajtu, odgovorite na anketu ili komunikaciju kao što je e-mail ili učestvujete u drugim funkcijama sajta. Možete posjetiti našu stranicu anonimno, međutim neke funkcionalnosti će zahtijevati da registrujete račun kod nas. Prilikom registracije možemo tražiti od vas lične podatke, kao što su vaše ime, adresa e-pošte, poštanska adresa, broj telefona ili druge slične informacije. Bilo da pregledavate anonimno ili ste registrirani kod nas, koristimo "kolačiće" kako bismo poboljšali vaše iskustvo i prikupili informacije o posjetiteljima i posjetima našim web stranicama. Molimo pogledajte "Da li koristimo 'kolačiće'?" odjeljak ispod za informacije o kolačićima i načinu na koji ih koristimo. Kako koristimo vaše podatke? Možemo koristiti informacije koje prikupljamo od vas kada se registrujete, učestvujete u funkcijama naše zajednice, odgovarate na anketu ili marketinšku komunikaciju od nas, surfate web-mjestom ili koristite određene druge funkcije web-mjesta na sljedeće načine: Da personalizujete svoje iskustvo na sajtu i da nam omogućite da isporučimo vrstu sadržaja i ponude proizvoda za koje ste najviše zainteresovani. Kako bismo vam omogućili bolju uslugu u odgovoru na vaše zahtjeve za korisničku službu. Za brzu obradu vaših transakcija. Da učestvujete u promociji, anketi ili drugoj funkciji stranice. Ako ste se odlučili za primanje našeg biltena e-poštom, možemo vam slati periodične e-poruke. Ako više ne želite da primate promotivnu e-poštu od nas, pogledajte "Kako se možete isključiti, ukloniti ili izmijeniti informacije koje ste nam dali?" odjeljak ispod. Ako niste odabrali primanje biltena e-poštom, nećete primati ove e-poruke. Posetioci koji se registruju ili učestvuju u drugim funkcijama sajta kao što su marketinški programi i sadržaj „samo za članove“ imaće mogućnost izbora da li žele da budu na našoj listi e-pošte i da primaju poruke e-poštom od nas. Kako štitimo informacije o posjetiocima? Sprovodimo niz sigurnosnih mjera kako bismo očuvali sigurnost vaših ličnih podataka. Vaši lični podaci se nalaze iza zaštićenih mreža i dostupni su samo ograničenom broju osoba koje imaju posebna prava pristupa takvim sistemima. Od svake takve osobe se zahtijeva da sve ove informacije čuva povjerljivim. Nudimo korištenje sigurnog servera na cijeloj web lokaciji, osiguravajući da nam se svi podaci koje unesete na stranicu prenose na siguran, šifriran način. Sve osjetljive/lične/kreditne informacije koje dostavite prenose se putem Secure Socket Layer (SSL) tehnologije, a zatim se šifriraju u naše baze podataka kako bi im se pristupilo samo kako je gore navedeno. Koristimo li "kolačiće"? Da. Kolačići su male datoteke koje web lokacija ili njen provajder usluga prenosi na čvrsti disk vašeg računara putem vašeg web pretraživača (ako to dozvoljavate) što omogućava sistemima stranice ili dobavljača usluga da prepoznaju vaš pretraživač i zahvate i zapamte određene informacije. Na primjer, koristimo kolačiće da nam pomognu da zapamtimo i obradimo artikle u vašoj košarici. Oni se također koriste da nam pomognu da razumijemo vaše preferencije na osnovu prethodnih ili trenutnih aktivnosti na stranici, što nam omogućava da vam pružimo poboljšane usluge. Također koristimo kolačiće kako bi nam pomogli da prikupimo zbirne podatke o prometu na stranici i interakciji s web-lokacijom kako bismo u budućnosti mogli ponuditi bolje iskustvo i alate na stranici. Možemo sklopiti ugovor s pružaocima usluga trećih strana kako bi nam pomogli u boljem razumijevanju posjetitelja naše stranice. Ovim pružateljima usluga nije dozvoljeno da koriste informacije prikupljene u naše ime osim da nam pomognu u vođenju i poboljšanju našeg poslovanja. Možete odabrati da vas računar upozorava svaki put kada se kolačić šalje ili možete odabrati da isključite sve kolačiće. To radite kroz postavke vašeg pretraživača. Svaki pretraživač je malo drugačiji, pa pogledajte meni za pomoć vašeg pretraživača kako biste saznali ispravan način za izmjenu kolačića. Ako isključite kolačiće, nećete imati pristup mnogim funkcijama koje čine rad vaše stranice efikasnijim, a neke od naših usluga neće raditi ispravno. Da li otkrivamo informacije koje prikupljamo vanjskim stranama? Ne prodajemo, trgujemo ili na drugi način prenosimo vanjskim stranama vaše lične podatke osim ako vam ne dostavimo unaprijed obavještenje, osim na način opisan u nastavku. Izraz "spoljne stranke" ne uključuje Vijeće okruga Forest of Dean. To također ne uključuje partnere za hosting web stranica i druge strane koje nam pomažu u radu naše web stranice, obavljanju našeg poslovanja ili pružanju usluga vama, sve dok se te strane slažu da ove informacije čuvaju povjerljivo. Također možemo objaviti vaše podatke kada smatramo da je objavljivanje primjereno za usklađenost sa zakonom, provođenje politike naše web stranice ili zaštitu naših ili tuđih prava, imovine ili sigurnosti. Međutim, podaci o posjetiteljima koji nisu lični mogu se dati drugim stranama za marketinške, reklamne ili druge svrhe. Ove informacije su u potpunosti anonimne i ne mogu im se ući u trag ili preusmjeriti natrag na vas kao pojedinačnog korisnika usluge podataka. Kako možete isključiti, ukloniti ili izmijeniti informacije koje ste nam dostavili? Da biste se odjavili sa naše liste e-pošte, koristite ovaj link za odjavu . Imajte na umu da zbog rasporeda proizvodnje e-pošte možete primiti sve e-poruke koje su već u proizvodnji. Da biste izbrisali sve informacije o vašem online nalogu iz naše baze podataka, prijavite se u odeljak "Moj profil" naše stranice i pratite uputstva za preuzimanje i/ili uklanjanje vaših podataka iz naših sistema. Imajte na umu da možemo zadržati informacije o pojedinačnom učešću kako bismo servisirali to učešće i vodili evidenciju. Veze trećih strana U pokušaju da vam pružimo veću vrijednost, možemo uključiti linkove trećih strana na našu web stranicu. Ove povezane stranice imaju zasebne i nezavisne politike privatnosti. Stoga nemamo nikakvu odgovornost ili odgovornost za sadržaj i aktivnosti ovih povezanih stranica. Bez obzira na to, nastojimo zaštititi integritet naše stranice i pozdravljamo svaku povratnu informaciju o ovim povezanim stranicama (uključujući i ako određena veza ne radi). Promjene naše politike Ako odlučimo promijeniti našu politiku privatnosti, te promjene ćemo objaviti na ovoj stranici. Promjene politike primjenjivat će se samo na informacije prikupljene nakon datuma promjene. Ova politika je posljednji put izmijenjena 1. septembra 2019. Pitanja i povratne informacije Pozdravljamo vaša pitanja, komentare i brige o privatnosti. Pošaljite nam sve povratne informacije koje se odnose na privatnost ili bilo koje drugo pitanje. Online Policy Only Ova politika privatnosti na mreži odnosi se samo na informacije prikupljene putem naše web stranice, a ne na informacije prikupljene van mreže. Odredbe i uslovi Posjetite i našu Odredbe i uslovi odjeljak koji utvrđuje korištenje, odricanje od odgovornosti i ograničenja odgovornosti koja reguliše korištenje naše web stranice. Vaš pristanak Korištenjem web stranice FVAF-a, pristajete na našu politiku privatnosti i našu upotrebu vaših podataka kako je ovdje opisano. Ako odlučite da više ne želite da dajete svoj pristanak da koristimo vaše lične podatke u online svrhe, podnesite Zahtjev za pristup subjektu podataka tako što ćete posjetiti ovaj link: https://fvaf.org.uk/gdpr. Uvjeti korištenja društvenih usluga FVAF i njegove filijale ili nosioci pružaju vam fvaf.org.uk i sve povezane dijelove, odjeljke ili usluge pod određenim uvjetima (Uslovi korištenja ili TOU). Ovi uvjeti su uspostavljeni kako bismo osigurali da imate pozitivno iskustvo posjećivanja naše stranice i učešća u našim društvenim uslugama. Ovi uslovi također pomažu u zaštiti svih naših članova, kao i naše dobre volje i reputacije. Oni su toliko važni da vam ne možemo dozvoliti da koristite našu stranicu osim ako ne pristanete da prihvatite ove uslove. Molimo vas da ih pažljivo pročitate. Osim toga, kada koristite bilo koji trenutni ili budući dio, odjeljak ili uslugu fvaf.org.uk, također ćete biti podvrgnuti smjernicama i uvjetima koji se primjenjuju na takvu uslugu ili poslovanje. Format ovog Ugovora Ovi uslovi korištenja primjenjuju se na sve vaše interakcije i učešća na web stranici FVAF-a, čija je registrirana adresa Forest Voluntary Action Forum, The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB (FVAF). Prihvatanje ovih uslova je implicitno nakon vaše posjete našoj web stranici i naknadnog opcionog kreiranja naloga na njoj. Zadržavamo pravo da raskinemo ovaj ugovor u slučaju da nismo u mogućnosti ili ne želimo nastaviti pružati prilagođene usluge zajednice na našoj web stranici ili ako se utvrdi da značajno kršite ove uslove. Ovaj ugovor podliježe vašem pravu na otkazivanje (vidi dolje) u bilo koje vrijeme, za bilo koju svrhu. FVAF može promijeniti ove uslove korištenja bez prethodne obavijesti u vezi s vašom budućom upotrebom ili dodatnim funkcijama koje smo dodali. Takve promjene ovih odredbi i uslova bit će objavljene ovdje na web stranici FVAF-a za vaš pregled u bilo koje vrijeme. Definicije koje se koriste u ovom Ugovoru Kako bismo bili sigurni da svi koji čitaju ovaj sporazum razumiju osnovne koncepte koji se koriste u svakom od različitih dijelova, potrebno je složiti određene definicije prije nego što počnemo. Ovo je kako slijedi. Kada kažemo 'Ugovor' ili 'Uslovi' ili 'TOU', naravno mislimo na informacije koje se nalaze ili su povezane u ovom članku koji čine osnovu našeg odnosa i ocrtavaju vaše odgovornosti prilikom korištenja naše stranice. Kada kažemo 'ulazni sadržaj' mislimo na bilo koji sadržaj koji pruža treća strana koja nije zaposlena ili na drugi način povezana s FVAF-om. Ovo uključuje, ali nije ograničeno na bilo kakvu interakciju koju imamo s vama (ili bilo kojim drugim članom Zajednice); kao što je kada ostavite komentar na sliku, pošaljete svoju sliku, objavite na stranici grupe ili događaja, kreirate stranicu događaja ili grupe, izmijenite svoj profil, objavite na zidu prijatelja ili napravite objavu na svom zidu . 'Sadržaj zajednice', 'Usluge zajednice', područja za članove' ili bilo koja druga takva referenca na područja naše web stranice koja zahtijevaju da se prijavite znači sav sadržaj, uključujući bez ograničenja jezik, podatke, informacije, slike ili druge digitalne medije koji pojavljuje se ili je objavljeno na našoj web stranici od strane nas ili od strane drugih članova FVAF zajednice korisnika. 'FVAF zajednica' se odnosi na bilo koji sadržaj dostupan na ovoj stranici. 'Osjetljivi podaci', 'Lični podaci', 'Informacije koje se mogu identificirati' ili 'Podaci korisnika usluge' odnose se na sve informacije koje možemo prikupiti od vas nakon vaše odluke da kreirate račun kod nas. Ovo može uključivati, ali nije ograničeno na: vaše ime, podatke za kontakt, podatke o zaposlenju, zdravstvene podatke, broj vozačke dozvole, broj nacionalnog osiguranja ili bilo koje druge slične identifikacione informacije potrebne za pružanje ovih usluga. 'Treća strana' znači bilo koju osobu ili kompaniju koja nije direktno zaposlena ili povezana s FVAF-om, a 'Usluge trećih strana' mogu uključivati proizvode i profesionalne usluge koje nam pružaju drugi ljudi ili kompanije koje koristimo da bismo vam pružili naše usluge ili se koriste u kombinaciji sa FVAF proizvodima ili uslugama. Vaš kodeks ponašanja Srž FVAF zajednice čine ljudi poput vas, kojima je stalo do unapređenja volonterskih usluga ui oko Dekanske šume. Pružamo usluge ovoj zajednici pod uslovom da se njeni članovi ponašaju na način koji podržava naše ciljeve i ohrabruje i podržava druge članove. Slažete se da nećete koristiti web stranicu FVAF-a, zajednicu FVAF-a ili bilo koji drugi dio naših usluga za bilo šta osim ove namjene. Dalje se slažete da će se svaki sadržaj koji generišete, uključujući slike koje postavljate ili komentare koje ostavljate, pridržavati striktnog skupa najboljih praksi u vezi sa ulaznim sadržajem i da neće koristiti nepristojan, uvredljiv ili na drugi način agresivan jezik. Zadržavamo isključivo pravo da bilo koji ulazni sadržaj smatramo neprihvatljivim. FVAF zajednica je namijenjena javnom diskursu i diskusiji. Stoga ne smijete otkrivati ili tražiti tuđe privatne ili lične podatke koristeći naše usluge. Ako ovdje objavite lične podatke o drugoj osobi bez njenog pristanka, slažete se da ćete biti isključivo odgovorni za korištenje ovih podataka od strane bilo koje treće strane koja ih može preuzeti s naše stranice prije nego što budu uklonjeni. Nije vam dozvoljeno prodavati, iznajmljivati, davati u zakup, dodjeljivati, podlicencirati, distribuirati, prenositi, emitirati, komercijalno iskorišćavati, dodjeljivati sigurnosni interes ili na drugi način prenositi bilo koje pravo u FVAF zajednici ili na bilo koji sadržaj koji se u njoj nalazi. Nije vam dozvoljeno da otkrijete bilo kakve vlasničke informacije koje treća strana može smatrati osjetljivima. Ne smijete koristiti prijeteći, uznemiravajući ili klevetnički jezik u bilo kojoj svojoj interakciji s nama ili drugim članovima FVAF zajednice. Ne smijete iznositi lažne ili obmanjujuće, lažne ili obmanjujuće tvrdnje ili koristiti vulgaran, opscen, nepristojan ili nezakonit jezik ili objavljivati materijal ili sadržaj istog. Ne smijete koristiti naše usluge za distribuciju tuđe intelektualne svojine bez njihovog pristanka i bez odgovarajuće akreditacije. Ne smijete sakupljati ili na drugi način prikupljati informacije o drugim korisnicima ili korisnicima FVAF zajednice. Pravo otkazivanja Možemo odmah suspendovati ili otkazati vaš nalog ako prekršite ili budete pod sumnjom da kršite bilo koji od uslova navedenih u ovom ugovoru. Kako bismo našu Zajednicu održali prijateljskim i gostoljubivim mjestom za posjetu, takva suspenzija može biti bez prethodne najave i efektivno odmah nakon obavještenja ili obavijesti o neprihvatljivom sadržaju objavljenom na vašem računu. Ako smatrate da je ovo greška, obavijestite nas na: contact@fvaf.org.uk . Možete otkazati svoj nalog, izbrisati svoje podatke iz naših onlajn baza podataka i/ili zatražiti preuzimanje svih podataka povezanih sa vašim nalogom i koje imamo u našem vlasništvu tako što ćete posetiti odeljak 'Moj profil' na stranicama Zajednice. Other Business Strane koje nisu FVAF i njegove podružnice mogu pomoći u pružanju usluga navedenih u ovom ugovoru. Osim toga, možemo vam pružiti linkove ka stranicama povezanih kompanija i određenih drugih preduzeća za vašu udobnost. Nismo odgovorni za ispitivanje ili procjenu, i ne jamčimo ponudu bilo kojeg od ovih preduzeća ili pojedinaca ili sadržaja njihovih web stranica. Ne jamčimo dostupnost web stranica ili usluga trećih strana. FVAF ne preuzima nikakvu odgovornost ili odgovornost za radnje, proizvod i sadržaj svih ovih i bilo koje druge treće strane. Trebali biste pažljivo pregledati njihove izjave o privatnosti i druge uslove korištenja. Međutim, obećavamo da ćemo uložiti napore u dobroj vjeri da imamo posla samo s kompanijama za koje smatramo da ozbiljno shvataju privatnost svojih klijenata i dajemo sve od sebe da osiguramo da svi naši filijali i/ili dobavljači na višim pozicijama rade odgovorno i da se pridržavaju svih i svih propisa i zakonodavstvo koje reguliše naše zajedničko poslovanje. Licenca i pristup sajtu FVAF vam daje ograničenu licencu za pristup i ličnu upotrebu ove stranice i ne preuzimanje (osim keširanja stranice) ili modificiranje ili bilo koji njen dio, osim uz izričit pristanak FVAF-a. Ova licenca ne uključuje preprodaju ili komercijalnu upotrebu ove stranice ili njenog sadržaja; svako prikupljanje i korištenje bilo kojeg popisa proizvoda, opisa ili cijena; bilo koje derivativno korištenje ove stranice ili njenog sadržaja; svako preuzimanje ili kopiranje informacija o računu u korist drugog trgovca; ili bilo kakvu upotrebu rudarenja podataka, robota ili sličnih alata za prikupljanje i ekstrakciju podataka. Ova stranica ili bilo koji dio ove stranice ne smije se reproducirati, umnožavati, kopirati, prodavati, preprodavati, posjećivati ili na drugi način iskorištavati u bilo koju komercijalnu svrhu bez izričitog pismenog pristanka FVAF-a. Ne smijete uokviriti ili koristiti tehnike uokvirivanja da biste priložili bilo koji zaštitni znak, logotip ili druge vlasničke informacije (uključujući slike, tekst, izgled stranice ili formu) FVAF-a. i naše podružnice bez izričitog pristanka. Ne smijete koristiti meta tagove ili bilo koji drugi "skriveni tekst" koji koristi ime ili žigove FVAF. bez izričitog pismenog pristanka FVAF-a. Svako neovlašteno korištenje ukida dozvolu ili licencu koju daje FVAF. Daje vam se ograničeno, opozivo i neekskluzivno pravo da kreirate hipervezu na početnu stranicu FVAF-a. sve dok veza ne prikazuje FVAF, njegove filijale ili njihove proizvode ili usluge u lažnom, obmanjujućem, pogrdnom ili na drugi način uvredljivom pitanju. Opšte odricanje od garancija i ograničenje odgovornosti Fvaf.org.uk i njegove odjeljke, dijelove i usluge pruža FVAF na osnovu "kao što je" i "kako je dostupno". FVAF ne daje nikakve izjave ili garancije bilo koje vrste, eksplicitne ili implicirane, u vezi sa radom ove stranice ili informacija, sadržaja, materijala ili proizvoda uključenih na ovoj stranici. Izričito se slažete da je vaše korištenje ove stranice na vlastiti rizik. U punoj mjeri dozvoljenoj važećim zakonom, FVAF se odriče svih garancija, izričitih ili impliciranih, uključujući, ali ne ograničavajući se na, podrazumijevane garancije o mogućnosti prodaje i pogodnosti za određenu svrhu. Zbog inherentne prirode Interneta, FVAF ne jamči da ova stranica, njeni serveri ili e-pošta poslana sa FVAF-a ne sadrže viruse ili druge štetne komponente. FVAF neće biti odgovoran za bilo kakvu štetu bilo koje vrste koja proističe iz korištenja ove stranice, uključujući, ali ne ograničavajući se na direktnu, indirektnu, slučajnu, kaznenu i posljedičnu štetu. Primjenjivo pravo Posjetom web stranice FVAF-a ili korištenjem njegovih usluga, slažete se da će zakoni Engleske i Walesa, bez obzira na principe sukoba zakona, regulirati ove uvjete korištenja i bilo koji spor bilo koje vrste koji bi mogao nastati između vas i FVAF-a ili njegovih filijala . Sporovi Svaki spor koji se na bilo koji način odnosi na Vašu posjetu fvaf.org.uk ili bilo kojeg njegovog dijela, odjeljka ili usluge bit će dostavljen na povjerljivu arbitražu osim u mjeri u kojoj ste na bilo koji način prekršili ili prijetili kršenjem prava intelektualnog vlasništva FVAF-a , FVAF može tražiti zabranu ili drugu odgovarajuću pomoć na bilo kojem sudu u Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu. Nijedna arbitraža prema ovom Ugovoru neće biti spojena sa arbitražom koja uključuje bilo koju drugu stranu koja je predmet ovog Ugovora, bilo putem klasnog arbitražnog postupka ili na drugi način. Politika web-mjesta, modifikacija i razdvajanje Molimo pregledajte sve politike i uslove objavljene na ovoj stranici. Ove politike također reguliraju vašu posjetu svim uslugama koje pruža FVAF. Zadržavamo pravo izmjene naše web stranice, pravila i svih povezanih Uslova u bilo koje vrijeme. Ako se bilo koji od ovih uslova smatra nevažećim, nevažećim ili iz bilo kog razloga nesprovodivim, taj uslov će se smatrati odvojivim i neće uticati na valjanost i izvodljivost bilo kojih preostalih uslova. elektronske komunikacije Kada posjetite fvaf.org.uk ili nam šaljete e-poštu, komunicirate s nama elektronskim putem i pristajete da primate poruke od nas elektronskim putem. S vama ćemo komunicirati putem e-pošte ili objavljivanjem obavještenja na ovoj stranici. Slažete se da svi ugovori, obavještenja, otkrivanja i druga komunikacija koju vam dostavljamo elektronski zadovoljavaju sve zakonske zahtjeve da takva komunikacija bude u pisanoj formi. Politika privatnosti Vaša e-mail adresa se koristi za slanje informacija koje ste tražili. FVAF nikada neće prodati, iznajmiti ili posuditi naše liste e-pošte vanjskim firmama: Bez neželjene pošte. Zadržavamo pravo uključivanja plaćenih reklama u odlaznu e-poštu kako bismo podržali ove usluge, ali nikada vam nećemo slati samo reklame i nikada nećemo dati vaše ime ili e-mail adresu nijednom oglašivaču. Uvijek se možete ukloniti sa liste na koju ste se pretplatili. Jednostavno idite na mailing lista stranica za odjavu , unesite svoju email adresu i kliknite na dugme “pošalji”. FVAF NIKAD NEĆE TRAŽITI LIČNE ILI FINANSIJSKE DETALJE OD VAS PREKO E-MAIL. Autorska prava FVAF i njegove podružnice poštuju intelektualno vlasništvo drugih. Ako smatrate da je vaš rad kopiran na način koji predstavlja kršenje autorskih prava, Kontaktiraj nas sa vašom žalbom. Politika pritužbi Svrha politike pritužbi je:- Za poboljšanje kvaliteta usluga koje FVAF pruža Da poboljšamo naše odnose sa korisnicima naših usluga Podsticati najbolju praksu od strane osoblja FVAF-a FVAF nastoji da obezbijedi dosljedan, pozitivan i pravičan proces za rješavanje svih formalnih pritužbi bez obzira da li su opravdane ili ne. FVAF se obavezuje da će rješavati sve žalbe promptno i na strukturiran način. FVAF se također obavezuje da će ishod žalbe, ako žalba bude prihvaćena, predstavljati osnovu za proces poboljšanja pružene usluge i da će to biti proces koji se prati i evaluira. Standardi i procedure za postupanje po pritužbama Sve formalne žalbe primljene (usmeno telefonom ili lično ili pismom, e-poštom ili tekstom) bit će potvrđene u roku od tri radna dana s detaljima o tome šta će se učiniti, ko se bavi žalbom i koliko dugo prije nego što se može dati službeni odgovor ako je duže od deset radnih dana, Potpuni pismeni odgovor, uključujući predložene korektivne radnje ako je potrebno, bit će dat u roku od 10 radnih dana, Svaki napredak u istrazi pritužbe treba odmah obavijestiti podnosioca pritužbe, Sve pritužbe treba rješavati nepristrasno, ljubazno i efikasno, Svaka pritužba koju interno osoblje ne može u potpunosti riješiti treba uputiti predsjedavajućem FVAF-a koji će se pozabaviti problemom prema potrebi, ali u duhu gore navedenih standarda, U prvom stepenu sve pritužbe rješava upravnik ili, ako se radi o pritužbi na njihov rad ili ponašanje, predsjedavajući ili njihov imenovani zamjenik O svim formalnim pritužbama, uključujući sve radnje koje proizađu, treba prijaviti povjerenicima FVAF-a na njihovim redovnim sastancima

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

Peer Development Developing the space between us to enable better Community Health and Wellbeing. Mycelium seeks to promote connectedness between people and encourage collaboration in service development in the Forest of Dean. Mycelium seeks to promote connectedness between people and encourage collaboration in service development in the Forest of Dean. We wish to do so to develop a counternarrative to ‘siloed working’ and the overbearing competitiveness between people, organisations and within emerging systems. We value both lived and professional experience equally and work from a horizontal, narrative informed, peer advocacy model with co-production and action research principles at its core. What do we do? We offer Peer Advocacy, Peer Mentoring & Peer Development for individuals, groups and organisations living or working in the Forest of Dean. For People from our Communities We work with individuals providing 1 to 1 support. Using peer advocacy and peer mentoring principles we can help you to develop a ‘recovery practice’ that enables you to get back up after a crisis, or travel safely through a difficult period in your life. We can help you: to understand and respond to social care needs or a health condition and can help you to cope with a situation that is causing you emotional distress. to find information, to build confidence as you begin to identify, navigate and try out the wellbeing and self-help resources that are available to you in your local community. if issues arise when trying to build yourself up again - we can be there and help you to learn about yourself, your world and your rights. to travel through the complexities of recovery from a health condition, from mental illness, trauma or addiction - to raise your voice about what is important to you as you do so. to access advice from the best expertise available and can then support you to understand, choose between and explore the options opened up for you by that advice. to access community groups and projects and help them in turn to become more confident, compassionate and efficient when supporting individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. Peer advocacy will work on up to three specific community advocacy issues at a time, but the Peer mentoring will be open access, an ‘in the background’ wrap around support that will attempt to respond to your unique circumstances and complex needs whilst still trying to link you in with the best expertise available to you. For Volunteers and Professionals “Project Support” - We work with individuals developing groups and organisations With consultancy, reflective practice and ongoing support we can help lived experience practitioners, peer support workers and staff with lived experience who are working in the VCS and local health and social care settings, to use their experiences of illness or mental distress in a way that is safe, effective and compassionate for both them and the people they are supporting. We can help: you to develop an idea, a workshop, a group or a project that has arisen from your own unique situation, lived experience or from the skills and awareness gained on your recovery journey. provide or link you in with training, information, supervision and a support structure around you to enable you to turn this awareness into a skill that can benefit others in your local community. projects, groups and organisations develop their co-production strategies and be a point of contact with transformed mental health services and the wider supports available. We can enable you to implement these strategies in a non ’tokenistic’ & authentic way. you to stay well and practice self-care whilst working and using your lived experience to help others who are going through health conditions or mental distres s. What does ‘Peer’ mean? “PEER … One that is of equal standing with another” The ‘Peer’ in Peer Advocacy, Peer Mentoring and Peer Development points to shared concerns and experiences. Peer support is when we come together with others who have been through or are recovering from something similar. It is about ‘mutuality’ - helping each other through conversations, activities and spending time together. It can help us not to feel so alone or unusual, to realise that there is a possibility of life beyond and outside of the condition, distress or situation encountered. Peer services connect people and create opportunities for ‘giving back’; they can help us to take notice of the skills and knowledge we have gained on our journeys while also creating opportunities to use these skills to build better services and communities for the future. Who are we? We are all local people with both professional and personal experience of disability, illness, mental distress and/or have been carers for people navigating social and health care systems. We are all individuals who have had extensive experience of managing our own recoveries from illness and mental distress and have learnt much from doing so. We all feel that talking to someone who has ‘been through’ and managed to successfully survive and navigate something similar in the past can be incredibly helpful to those who are feeling isolated with that condition, situation or circumstance in the present. Though we understand the importance of being supported by someone who understands from ‘lived experience’, we also recognise the importance of skill and learning. We know how important ongoing development is to help convert that learning into a constructive, safe and effective practice that enables others. We have all received extensive previous training and are committed to continued professional development alongside the “lived experience” knowledge that we draw upon. We have all benefitted from Peer Advocacy, Peer Support or Peer Mentoring ourselves and are passionate about its enormous benefits for good community mental health and wellbeing. We have all had extensive previous experience of co-production work, collaborative working, community development and promoting diverse voices. What have we done so far? Developing Action Research & our Narrative Model for locality-based peer development Over the past two years Mycelium has been drawing together people with experience, professionals and those passionate about community development, to overcome barriers to discussion and rally around shared concerns or stories. The aim of this has been to increase understanding about mental health illness and, most importantly, move towards improvement of the current situation for individuals, families and the Forest communities. We have developed a Resource Hub, Community-based Recovery Education Sessions and a Community of Practice group for those working with individuals with mental health challenges. We have facilitated extensive community-based action research to ascertain need and identify a network of allies. This has been published alongside papers on co-production and has all been fed into the Community Mental Health Transformation undertaken in Gloucestershire. Who are we for? We have supported the growth of community initiatives that allow everybody’s voices to be heard and we want change to continue to be driven by well-being and mutual aid. We are listening, learning and offering opportunities for all community members within the Forest and invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Anyone 16 + who is living or working in the Forest of Dean. Anyone who feels that they could benefit from support from individuals with experience of managing their own recovery from mental health difficulties, addiction, mental distress or a health condition. Anyone facing challenges in accessing the support that they want and need help to find information, understand their rights, build a support network or develop an advocacy plan of action to raise their voice or complain about the care they have received. Anyone with either diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions and people waiting on waiting lists for assessment. Our aim is to respect all perspectives and encourage action and improvement in the lives of all across our Forest communities. How do I find out more, get involved or access Mycelium support? For more information drop Simon Price (Project Manager and Mental Health Researcher) a message at Simon@fvaf.org.uk or call 07394 945046 to arrange a meet up and find out more about Mycelium Peer Development.

Our publications Forest Compass Edition 3 Volunteering in the Forest of Dean FVAF Annual Report 2024/25 FVAF Annual Accounts 2024/25 FVAF Annual Report 2023/24 FVAF Annual Report 2022/23 FVAF Annual Report 2021/22 Insights into the Experience of commissioning for small VCSE organisations in the Forest of Dean By Chris Brown My Networks publications My Networks Scoping Project Report, Oct 2022 by Simon Price Supporting documents: Mental Health Scoping Project – Survey Results Co-production – How we facilitated My Networks Scoping Report The Forest of Dean Mycelium Mental Health Project A report from the Undergrowth by Simon Price, Anwen Jenkins, Pete Harper, Miranda Thomason and Teresa Rose Useful community publications The Digital Divides Report and Recommendations By Digital Divides Steering Group Learnings from the Forest By Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership (FODCAP), Holding The Space, Thirty Percy, and CCRI.

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

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.

FVAF Community Celebration & AGM 2023 FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2024 | 11AM - 2PM Ow Bis - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road GL14 2AN We are inviting the whole community to join us in celebrating the work FVAF has done over the last 12 months for, and with communities across the Forest of Dean PLUS it’s our 30th anniversary this year and we’re ready to celebrate! Refreshments and a delicious buffet lunch will be provided. Places are limited - please book your ticket ASAP READ THE AGM NOTICE BELOW: BOOK YOUR TICKET

🌟 Forest Volunteer Awards 2026 – Celebrating Local Heroes 🌟 This year, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible individuals, groups, and organisations who go the extra mile to make the Forest of Dean a better place. Whether they’re quietly making a difference or leading bold community change, we want to hear their stories. THE CATEGORIES: 🏆 Volunteer of the Year – People's Champion This is your chance to celebrate an unsung hero. Someone who consistently goes above and beyond to support others, uplift their community, or inspire through their own journey. Their dedication may have transformed lives—or even kept vital services running. We're looking for someone who: Shows exceptional dedication and commitment to their volunteer role Has made a significant positive impact on individuals or the wider community Demonstrates reliability, compassion, and selflessness May have overcome personal challenges while helping others Goes above and beyond to support those in need ✨ This is the only award chosen by public vote! Once finalists are announced, the community will decide who takes home the title. 🌱 Young Volunteer of the Year (21 & under) Recognising a young person who's making a big impact. Whether they've overcome personal challenges or shown outstanding commitment to helping others, this award celebrates young volunteers —in schools, clubs, or community projects. We're looking for a young person who: Demonstrates exceptional commitment to volunteering despite their age Serves as a role model and inspiration to other young people Shows maturity, leadership, and dedication beyond their years May have overcome personal obstacles while helping others Actively contributes to making their school, club, or community better Examples might include: peer mentoring, fundraising champions, environmental activists, community event organisers, or young carers who also volunteer. 🤝 Grassroots Group of the Year For small, volunteer-led groups making a big difference. From lunch clubs to sports teams, support circles to hobby groups—if your local group is powered by passion and community spirit, we want to celebrate it. We're looking for groups that: Are entirely or predominantly volunteer-run Demonstrate strong community impact despite limited resources Show innovation, creativity, and resilience in their approach Foster genuine connections and belonging among members Address local needs or bring people together around shared interests Operate with transparency, inclusivity, and community spirit Examples might include: village halls committees, friendship groups, local history societies, craft circles, walking groups, or neighbourhood support networks. 🏢 Community Organisation Award Recognising larger charities, CICs, CIOs, or teams of staff and volunteers making a meaningful impact in the Forest of Dean. We celebrate organisations that: Make a real difference by creating positive, lasting change in the local community Join forces with other local groups and partners to work together effectively Stay open and accountable while encouraging active community participation Keep evolving to meet new challenges and the changing needs of the community Use resources wisely to bring the greatest possible benefits to those who need them Stay true to the mission and focus on what matters most to the Forest of Dean Champion volunteering by effectively recruiting, supporting, and valuing volunteers This award highlights established organisations with formal structures, paid staff, and a commitment to fostering and sustaining volunteer contributions. 🏢💚 Business in the Community Award Celebrating local businesses that give back. Whether through employee volunteering, project sponsorship, or hands-on community support, this award recognises businesses that are making a real social impact. We're looking for businesses that: Go beyond profit to actively contribute to community wellbeing Encourage and support employee volunteering during work time Provide meaningful sponsorship, donations, or in-kind support Partner with local charities and community groups Operate with environmental and social responsibility Demonstrate genuine, long-term commitment to the Forest of Dean Examples might include: businesses offering apprenticeships to local youth, companies supporting community events, employers giving staff volunteer days, or businesses donating skills, space, or resources. ♿ Diversity & Inclusion Award (sponsored by FoD Dementia Action Alliance) This award celebrates organisations or groups that are actively working to break down barriers and create welcoming, inclusive spaces. It's not about being perfect—it's about showing commitment to accessibility, equity, and belonging for all. We're looking for organisations that: Actively work to remove physical, social, or communication barriers Demonstrate understanding of diverse needs including disability, age, culture, and background Show ongoing commitment to improving accessibility and inclusion Provide training, support, or resources to become more inclusive Create environments where everyone feels valued and able to participate Take practical steps to accommodate different needs and abilities This could include: dementia-inclusive initiatives, wheelchair accessible improvements, sensory-friendly adaptations, multilingual support, or programmes specifically designed to welcome marginalised groups. 🌍 Community Climate Action Award (sponsored by Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership) F or individuals or VCSE groups leading the way in environmental action. From community gardens and repair cafés to sustainable transport and flood resilience—if you're helping the Forest adapt and thrive in a changing climate, we want to hear from you. We're looking for nominees who: Take practical action to address climate change or environmental challenges Inspire and educate others about sustainable living Develop innovative solutions to local environmental issues Build community resilience to the impact of the changing climate Create lasting positive environmental change in the Forest of Dean Examples might include: renewable energy projects, sustainable food initiatives, active travel promotion, waste reduction campaigns, or climate adaptation projects. NOMINATION HERE! CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026 See last year's winners here FAQs Who can nominate? Anyone can nominate! Whether you are an individual local resident, part of a community group or from a local government organisation. How can I nominate? It’s easy – just fill in our nomination form here or if you would prefer a paper copy you can request one via communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. What information do I need to provide? Please provide plenty of detail about what the nominee has achieved and as much information as possible about them and their unique contribution. If you have any, please provide good quality photographs. Make sure that you have permission from anyone else in the photograph so that we can use it for media and promotional activities unless you tell us not to. Should I tell the person or organisation I am nominating them or keep it a surprise? Ideally it would be good to let them know once you have decided to nominate, just so that they are aware and happy for their story to be shared. We want to celebrate and shout about the wonderful work of volunteers which would include promotion via social media, on our website and to local press. How will it be judged? All nominations will be carefully considered by a panel of judges. This panel will be made up of a mix of unbiased and independent judges including; members of staff from FVAF, a FVAF trustee, and representatives from local councils, businesses and media. For more information or if you have any questions, email communications@fvaf.org.uk or call 01594 822073 .

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