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 Alex Digby at community@fvaf.org.uk

Role: Digital & Community Projects Manager Salary: £30,000 – £36,000 (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. ROLE PROFILE: 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

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: Digital & Community Projects Manager Salary: £30,000 – £36,000 (subject to experience) Hours: 30–37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday APPLY HERE Application deadline: 5pm Wednesday 24th June Role:Youth Projects Manager Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 (subject to experience) Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday APPLY HERE Application deadline: midnight Sunday 5th July Trouble downloading the documents? Contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

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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:

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.

Chodzenie z kołami: często zadawane pytania Co to jest „Tramper”? Tramper to terenowy pojazd z napędem elektrycznym. Ma ograniczoną prędkość do 4 mil na godzinę, co jest idealne dla towarzyszących spacerowiczów lub małych dzieci na rowerach. Pełna specyfikacja Trampersów może być: znaleźć tutaj . Kto może korzystać z tej usługi? Walking with Wheels jest dostępny dla każdego, kto ukończył 14 lat i waży mniej niż 25 kamieni, który ma trudności z chodzeniem z powodu tymczasowych lub stałych trudności z poruszaniem się. Na jakich trasach mogę z niego korzystać? Dostępne trasy obejmują Symond's Yat Rock i do rzeki Wye w Symond's Yat z Forest Holidays i Cyril Hart Arboretum, Mallards Pike i część rodzinnego szlaku rowerowego z The Speech House. Mapy tras zostaną dostarczone przy zatrudnieniu. Kiedy można go wynająć? Tramper jest dostępny do wynajęcia w godzinach 9:00 - 5:00 7 dni w tygodniu (w zimie godziny mogą być krótsze, aby zapewnić powrót przed zmierzchem). Jak mogę zarezerwować? Prosimy o wcześniejszą rezerwację swojego Trampera przed dniem, aby uniknąć rozczarowania. Aby dokonać rezerwacji, skontaktuj się bezpośrednio ze stronami tramperów. W przypadku święta lasu zadzwoń pod numer 01594 837165 Zadzwoń do Domu Przemówień pod numer 01594 822607 Ile kosztuje wynajęcie Trampera? Tramper kosztuje tylko 2,50 funta za godzinę. Dla początkujących użytkowników obowiązuje również roczna opłata członkowska w wysokości 10 GBP na Countryside Mobility lub 2,50 GBP za dwutygodniową sesję testową. A jeśli nigdy wcześniej nie korzystałem z żadnego z nich? Nie martwić się! Są bardzo proste i bezpieczne w obsłudze, a każdy użytkownik otrzyma pełne wprowadzenie, aby upewnić się, że czuje się bezpiecznie i komfortowo podczas pokonywania naszych niesamowitych szlaków. A jeśli potrzebuję dodatkowej pomocy? Prosimy o towarzyszenie wszystkim na szlakach, dzięki czemu zawsze będziecie mieć kogoś przy sobie. Jeśli chcesz wypróbować Trampera, zanim go zatrudnisz, zadzwoń do jednego z naszych ośrodków w celu umówienia się. Dlaczego muszę zostać członkiem programu Mobilność na wsi? Za dostarczanie Trampersów odpowiada Countryside Mobility i dlatego są one oferowane w tak przystępnej cenie. Pracują również nad tym, aby każda witryna hostująca Tramper robiła to w bezpieczny i łatwo dostępny sposób. Członkostwo to umożliwi również korzystanie z dowolnego Trampersa w wielu ośrodkach Countryside Mobility na południowym zachodzie. Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, odwiedź stronę internetową Mobilność na wsi . Możesz wypełnić formularze członkowskie w centrum przed zatrudnieniem. Czy mogę pomóc w tym projekcie? Walking with Wheels polega na wolontariuszach, którzy promują naszą usługę. Jeśli jesteś zainteresowany pomocą w rozpowszechnianiu informacji o naszych usługach lub chciałbyś pomóc w inny sposób, zadzwoń pod numer 01594 822073 lub wyślij e-mail na adres walkingwithwheels@fvaf.org.uk . Zapewnione zostanie pełne szkolenie i wsparcie. Co jeśli muszę anulować rezerwację? Prosimy o powiadomienie o anulowaniu z co najmniej 24-godzinnym wyprzedzeniem, abyśmy mogli wynająć Trapera innemu użytkownikowi. Aby anulować, skontaktuj się z witryną, w której dokonałeś rezerwacji What is a Tramper Who can use this service What routes can I use it on When is it available to hire How can I book one How much does it cost What if I've never used one of these before What if I need additional help Why do I have to become a member of CM Can I help wit this project What if I need to cancel a booking

READ MORE NOMINATE NOW! Frequently visited pages: COMMUNITY HUBS VOLUNTEER ADVICE YOUTH SUPPORT Co to jest FVAF? FVAF to skrót od Forest Voluntary Action Forum. Oferujemy wsparcie lokalnym mieszkańcom, grupom społecznym i działaniom w zakresie robienia rzeczy, które są dla nich najważniejsze. Obejmuje to: wsparcie i doradztwo rozwojowe szkolenie Informacja spotkania networkingowe ułatwienie reprezentacji rekrutacja wolontariuszy pośrednictwo i wsparcie wolontariuszy Prowadzimy również wiele projektów zi dla społeczności lokalnej, takich jak Stowarzyszenie Młodzieży Las Dziekana, Kampanie Aktywności Świątecznej, Leśna Sieć Muzyczna Młodzieży, Projekt GEM, Katalog Kompasów Leśnych, Chodzenie na Kołach i wiele innych. Sprawdź naszą stronę Projekty, aby uzyskać szczegółowe informacje. „Budowanie silniejszych społeczności w Las Dziekana” Dowiedz się więcej JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Get the latest community news and check out exciting volunteering opportunity in or around the Forest of Dean... Idź na Facebooka Useful publications: FREE directory of the many volunteering opportunities available locally... DOWNLOAD Nasi partnerzy We work with so many amazing and supportive partners. Find out more here... How to contact us Forest Voluntary Action Forum Ow Bist Forest Community Space Dockham Road Cinderford , Glos. GL14 2AN Email us: contact@fvaf.org.uk Tel: 01594 822073 Copyright © 2021 Forest Voluntary Action Forum. All Rights Reserved. Forest Voluntary Action Forum is a charity (1141126) and company limited by guarantee (07557852) registered in England and Wales. The registered address is The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB. 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

Our Team. Our head office is based in Cinderford but everyday you will meet members of the FVAF team out and about supporting the community and building strong partnerships with other local organisations and groups... Chris Brown Chief Executive Officer Nick Penny Head of Operations Deb Cook Head of Development Catherine Best Communications & Fundraising Manager Teresa Allewell Finance Manager Cherry Potter-Irwin Finance & Administration Officer Fliss Simister Youth Association Manager Lisa Robertson Youth Development Officer Katy Virgo Youth Development Officer Courtney Middleton Project Coordinator Lauren Greening Youth Development Project Manager Jodie Atkins Youth Support Worker Krissie Carter Neighbourhood Connector Mark Evans Neighbourhood Connector Alex Digby Community Manager Melanie Benn Community Builder Teresa Rose Community Connectors' Facilitator Pete Harper Community Connector Natasha Nelson Working with Forest Food Network Piers Cardiff Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership Coordinator Becky Moorcroft Forest of Dean Climate Action Partnership Coordinator Meet our trustees. We have a highly skilled board of trustees who meet regularly to monitor, challenge and guide what FVAF does now, and in the future. Bob Rhodes Chair of Trustees Josh Bond Vice Chair of Trustees Jonathan Gault Trustee - Treasurer Sid Phelps Trustee Diana Martin Trustee Rob Toomer Trustee Roger Deeks Trustee Interested in becoming a FVAF Trustee? Talk to us! Contact Chris is ceo@fvaf.org.uk 01594 822073

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

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

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