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.

Help us create a mural celebrating the Forest of Dean's tradition of community action ! We're creating a mural to celebrate our incredible heritage of community action, mutual support, and resilience! From our mining traditions to welcoming Ukrainian families, from river fishing to friendly societies – we want to hear all the stories that matter. The finished mural will be painted on the side of Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road, Cinderford, creating a lasting tribute to our community's story. We've held two drop-in workshops, led by local artist Tom Cousins, where we invited the community to come along and share their amazing stories and ideas about what makes our area special. Couldn't Make It to the Workshops? We Still Want to Hear From You! We've created the below online survey – so you can still contribute your memories, stories, and ideas for the mural. Whether you've lived here all your life or recently made this place home, your perspective is valuable. What We're Looking For Personal stories that capture the spirit of our community Memories of local traditions, places, or events Examples of how neighbours have supported each other What makes you proud to be part of this community Ideas for images or symbols that represent our shared heritage Share your thoughts and ideas below: Your Forest of Dean Stories Your name (optional) How long have you lived in/been connected to the Forest of Dean area? 1. What does community spirit mean to you in the Forest of Dean? 2. Which of these themes resonate most with your experience of our area? (Tick all that apply) Food & Resources (traditional land use, fishing, growing food, sharing resources) Landscape & Environment (rivers, mining heritage, how place shapes community) Arts & Culture (music, festivals, creative traditions) Community Action (mutual aid, rights movements, defending our heritage) Settlers & Diversity (different communities who've made this area home) 3. What's a story, memory, or tradition from the Forest of Dean that you think should be celebrated in the mural? 4. Are there particular people, groups, or movements (historical or recent) that represent the community spirit of our area to you? 5. What would you like visitors and future generations to understand about the Forest of Dean community? Would you be interested in helping with the mural painting in August? Yes - I'd love to help paint! No, but I support the project Email details (if you'd like updates) Submit

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

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.

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! We don't have any vacancies right now but check back soon! Trouble downloading the documents? Contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀ ਬਿਲਡਰਜ਼ ਡ੍ਰੌਪ-ਇਨ ਹੱਬ support, advice & guidance Our drop-in hubs provide support to create, inspire and build stronger communities together. ਡਰਾਪ-ਇਨ ਹੱਬ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਮਜ਼ਬੂਤ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਬਣਾਉਣ, ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਹਰੇਕ ਡਰਾਪ-ਇਨ ਹੱਬ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਨਿਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਕਈ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ, ਸਲਾਹ ਅਤੇ ਮਾਰਗਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਦਾਹਰਣ ਲਈ; ਸਥਾਨਕ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਲਈ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਈਨ ਪੋਸਟਿੰਗ, ਲਿੰਕ ਕਰਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਨਵਾਂ ਸਥਾਪਤ ਕਰਨਾ ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀ ਗਰੁੱਪ, ਰੁਜ਼ਗਾਰ ਜਾਂ ਹੋਰ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਦੇ ਨੇੜੇ ਜਾਣ ਲਈ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਡਿਜੀਟਲ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਕਰਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਵਿਚਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਜੀਵਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਆਉਣ ਲਈ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਅਸੀਂ ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਾਂ: ਸਵੈਸੇਵੀ ਮੌਕੇ ਰੁਜ਼ਗਾਰ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਗਤੀਵਿਧੀ ਸਮੂਹ ਅਤੇ ਕਲੱਬ ਆਈਟੀ ਅਤੇ ਡਿਜੀਟਲ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਘਟਨਾ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਲਈ ਸਾਈਨ ਪੋਸਟਿੰਗ Get Digital Confident! Visit our community hubs for help navigating the digital world. Whether you need help setting up your devices or simply need a bit of support with everyday online tasks, we’re here to help — free, friendly, and open to everyone. No appointment necessary! Just drop in at one of our community hubs across the Forest of Dean. FVAF is part of the Digital Inclusion Gloucestershire Initiative, tackling digital exclusion across the county. Find out more here For dates, times and locations for up coming FVAF Community Drop-in Hubs, contact Flora at flora@fvaf.org.uk or call the FVAF office on 01594 822073.

FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARDS IT'S VOTING TIME! The PUBLIC VOTE is now OPEN for Volunteer of the Year 2026 - The People's Champion! VOTING CLOSES: MIDNIGHT THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2026 We had so many fantastic nominations, with every one a worthy winner BUT after much deliberation our judging panel shortlisted the following local volunteers: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE Julie Abolins - CANDI Lewis Chapman – Brody’s Trust Alice Hogge – Wye Valley Music Anne Lamacraft – Forest of Dean Baby Bank Jane Osborne – Tiny Spikes Hedgehog Rescue Claire Smeeth – Drybrook Rugby Club & Forest Health Forum Submit Find out why these amazing volunteers were nominated below: JULIE ABOLINS CANDI Julie gives to the community unconditionally, supporting everyone who walks through CANDI's (Cinderford Area Neighbourhood Development Initiative) doors. LEWIS CHAPMAN Brody's Trust Lewis is a volunteer trustee at Brody's Trust who goes above and beyond, helping manage projects across renovation, maintenance, IT, governance and more. ALICE HOGGE Wye Valley Music Alice is the driving force behind Wye Valley Music in Mind project and a dedicated Music for Memories Ambassador, creating opportunities for people living with dementia to experience the joy and connection music brings. She has helped set up a multitude of groups — coffee mornings, lunch clubs, mental health support, children's groups, safe spaces and homework clubs — reaching every corner of the community. She was the driving force behind the weekly Women's Space, a welcoming environment for women who have experienced domestic abuse to share experiences and meet new people. She exudes empathy, understanding and commitment in everything she does, while also supporting her team of volunteers. Julie truly deserves recognition for her immeasurable contribution to CANDI and the wider community. Despite being involved with multiple businesses full-time in Bristol, he travels up at least once a week and most weekends to work in the hub — running cables, breaking down walls, painting, and chasing contractors. He had no prior links to Brody's Trust; he simply heard the story and jumped in. Quiet and unseeking of recognition, Lewis's practical skills and unwavering dedication have been vital to developing the charity's facilities and supporting its growth. Her personal lived experience of dementia gives her a unique ability to connect with individuals and families, focusing on the person rather than the condition. Through performances and community sessions across St Briavels and beyond, Alice has built welcoming, inclusive spaces where people with dementia, carers and families can come together with dignity and respect. Her warmth and leadership have inspired a strong, committed volunteer team. ANNE LAMACRAFT Forest of Dean Baby Bank Anne is a force of nature whose compassion and drive inspire everyone around her. She consistently goes above and beyond for the families the Forest of Dean Baby Bank supports. JANE OSBORNE Tiny Spikes Hedgehog Rescue For a species fighting for survival, Jane Osborne is a lifeline. She set up Tiny Spikes Hedgehog Rescue in Lydney, drawing on expertise gained volunteering at another rescue before striking out on her own. CLAIRE SMEETH Drybrook Rugby Club & Forest Health Forum Claire is a longstanding and committed member of the committee at Drybrook Rugby Club, giving her time and energy generously to the club's success. Stepping in without being asked whenever volunteers are away or unwell, Anne is brilliant at taking initiative and simply getting things done, filling gaps quietly and reliably. Her commitment has made a real difference to the organisation, and the Forest of Dean Baby Bank has benefited enormously from having her on board. Anne's dedication and can-do spirit make her a truly deserving nominee for this award. It's a demanding role — long hours, personal sacrifice, and total dedication to the spiky bundles in her care. Her rescue filled a vital gap, as there hadn't been one in this part of the Forest of Dean for around seven years. Jane saves local residents a long journey with a sick hedgehog, and her selfless commitment to wildlife welfare makes her a wonderful nominee. She has also served tirelessly as volunteer secretary for the Forest Health Forum, acting as a valuable sounding board for its committee. Claire's steady support has been especially important through the Forum's recent transition, helping keep it running and representative for people across the Forest of Dean. Her dual commitment across two very different community organisations reflects a genuine dedication to service that thoroughly deserves recognition.

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.

ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਡੀਨ ਦੇ ਜੰਗਲ ਲਈ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਭਰਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਇੱਥੇ ਹਾਂ ਸਾਡੀ ਨਵੀਂ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਵੇਰਵਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਭਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬਚਾ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਮੌਕੇ ਹੁਣ ਬਾਹਰ ਹਨ ਡਾਊਨਲੋਡ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਲਿੱਕ ਕਰੋ ਲਈ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਸੈਂਟਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਡੀਨ ਦੇ ਜੰਗਲ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਿਲਚਸਪੀ ਰੱਖਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਲਈ ਅਸੀਂ ਅਕਸਰ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਦਾ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਬਿੰਦੂ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਪਿਛਲੇ ਸਾਲ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਖੇਤਰ ਵਿੱਚ 100,000 ਘੰਟਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਵਾਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਦਾ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰਨ 'ਤੇ ਮਾਣ ਸੀ! FVAF ਉਹਨਾਂ ਸੰਗਠਨਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਸਵੈ-ਸੇਵੀ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਸ਼ਾਲ ਸ਼੍ਰੇਣੀ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰਨ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਕਾਰਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਿਆਪਕ ਲੜੀ ਨੂੰ ਮਾਨਤਾ ਦੇਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਾਡੀਆਂ ਕਦਰਾਂ-ਕੀਮਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਂਝਾ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਕਿ ਲੋਕ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਕਿਉਂ ਚੁਣਦੇ ਹਨ। ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਕਿਉਂ? ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਵੱਡੇ ਲਾਭ ਹਨ, ਨਾ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਲਈ, ਸਗੋਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਉਸ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਲਈ ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਸੀਂ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਜੇ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੀਵੀ ਨੂੰ ਵਧਾਉਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਨਵੇਂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਆਪਣੇ ਹੁਨਰ ਨੂੰ ਚੰਗੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਰਤਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਕੁਝ ਨਵਾਂ ਸਿੱਖਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਦਿਲਚਸਪੀ ਦਾ ਪਿੱਛਾ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਤਜਰਬਾ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕਰਨਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ ਜਾਂ ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਇੱਕ ਫਰਕ ਲਿਆਉਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹੋ, ਤਾਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਮੌਕੇ ਦੀ ਗਾਰੰਟੀ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹਾਂ! ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਹੇਠਾਂ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਤਰੀਕਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਪਤਾ ਲਗਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ: 'ਤੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਖੋਜ ਕਰੋ ਕਰੋ-it.org ਸਾਨੂੰ 01594 822073 'ਤੇ ਕਾਲ ਕਰੋ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ ਈ - ਮੇਲ FVAF ਸੋਮ - ਸ਼ੁੱਕਰਵਾਰ 9:00 - 1:00 ( ਦਿਸ਼ਾ-ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼ ) 'ਤੇ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਮਿਲਣ ਆਓ। ਜੇਕਰ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਦੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਵਜੋਂ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਕੋਸ਼ਿਸ਼ ਕਰ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ, ਉਦਾਹਰਨ ਲਈ ਕਾਰਪੋਰੇਟ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਦੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ ਵਜੋਂ, ਤਾਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਚੁਣਨ ਲਈ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਲੜੀ ਵੀ ਹੈ। 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 As a one-stop-shop for all things volunteering, we can help you find, and keep, the perfect volunteer: ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੀਆਂ ਸਾਰੀਆਂ ਚੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸਟਾਪ-ਸ਼ਾਪ ਦੇ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ, ਅਸੀਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਕੀਮਤੀ ਵਾਲੰਟੀਅਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਭਰਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਬਰਕਰਾਰ ਰੱਖਣ ਦਾ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵਧੀਆ ਸੰਭਵ ਮੌਕਾ ਦੇਣ ਲਈ ਬਹੁ-ਪੱਖੀ ਵਿਧੀ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੇਠ ਲਿਖੇ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ: Do-it.org 'ਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਦੇਣਾ ਸਾਡੇ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਜਾਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਡਰਾਪ-ਇਨ ਫੰਕਸ਼ਨ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਭੇਜੇ ਗਏ ਜਨਤਾ ਦੇ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ। ਸਾਡੇ ਫੇਸਬੁੱਕ ਅਤੇ ਟਵਿੱਟਰ ਪੰਨਿਆਂ 'ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਦੇਣਾ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਦਾ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੀਆਂ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ। ਜੌਬ ਸੈਂਟਰ, LearnDirect ਅਤੇ 2GetherTrust ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਸਾਲ 30 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਸਮਾਗਮਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਦੇਣਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਕਾਰੋਬਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਭੇਜਣਾ ਜੋ ਰੁਜ਼ਗਾਰਦਾਤਾ ਸਮਰਥਿਤ ਵਲੰਟੀਅਰਿੰਗ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਸਕੂਲਾਂ, ਕਾਲਜਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਸੰਬੰਧਿਤ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹਿਤ ਕਰਨਾ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਾਡੇ 1,000 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਾਲੰਟੀਅਰ ਡੇਟਾਬੇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੰਡਣਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਪੈਚ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਣੋ ਸਮੇਤ ਕਈ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਨੈੱਟਵਰਕਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ 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)

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

Our partners We work with, and are supported by so many fantastic organisations. The projects and services we deliver in partnership with others, and the funding we receive makes it possible for us to support voluntary activity and community action in the Forest of Dean. These are just some of the organisations we currently work closely with: