Shoqata e Rinisë Pyjore Shoqata Rinore Forest of Dean është këtu për të ofruar ndihmë dhe mbështetje për të rinjtë dhe klubet, grupet ose organizatat rinore. Bëni miq të rinj Përfshihuni në komunitetin tuaj Ndiqni një interes Provoni diçka të re Mësoni aftësi të reja Vullnetar Bëni një botë më të mirë Vullnetarizmi Ka shumë mundësi vullnetare si për të rinjtë ashtu edhe për të rriturit. Nëse jeni një i ri që kërkoni punë vullnetare për të bërë në kohën tuaj të lirë, për të fituar më shumë aftësi ose si pjesë e programit tuaj DofE, ju lutemi na telefononi ose na vizitoni https://do-it.org/ Në mënyrë të ngjashme, nëse jeni një i rritur që ka aftësi dhe njohuri ose dëshironi të mbështesni një organizatë rinore brenda Pyllit të Deanit, ju lutemi kontaktoni pasi ka shumë organizata që do ta vlerësonin mbështetjen tuaj. Anëtarësimi i lidhur për Klubin / Organizatën tuaj Kur anëtarësoheni në Shoqatën Rinore të Forest of Dean, do të keni të drejtën për gamën tonë të plotë të shërbimeve, e cila ofron këshilla dhe mbështetje në të gjitha aspektet e drejtimit të një organizate si e juaja. Ne gjithashtu drejtojmë një kalendar aktivitetesh në të cilat vullnetarët dhe të rinjtë tuaj mund të marrin pjesë me një tarifë nominale. Për detaje të plota të përfitimeve ose për të regjistruar klubin tuaj, klikoni në lidhjet e mëposhtme Përfitimet e anëtarësimit të Shoqatës Rinore për Klubet Formulari i Anëtarësimit të Shoqatës Rinore për Klube Detajet e Kontaktit Për Më shumë Informacion Nëse dëshironi të dini më shumë për ndonjë nga projektet ose ngjarjet tona ose si të përfshiheni, ju lutemi kontaktoni me Zyrtaren tonë për Zhvillimin e Shoqatës Rinore, Alethea Bumpstead në 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 Mbeshtetje financiare Forest of Dean Youth Association me krenari merr mbështetje financiare nga këshillat e qytetit të Cinderford dhe Coleford. Nëse këshilli juaj i famullisë ose qytetit dëshiron të dijë më shumë rreth Forest of Dean Youth Association ose se si mund të na mbështesni, ju lutemi kontaktoni duke dërguar email FodYouthAssociation@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.

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

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.

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.

Vullnetarizmi Si qendër vullnetare për Pyllin e Deanit, ne jemi këtu për t'ju ndihmuar të rekrutoni dhe menaxhoni vullnetarë Vullnetarizmi ynë i ri broshurë e mbushur me detaje të vullnetarizmit lokal mundësitë janë jashtë tani KLIKONI PËR TË SHKARKONI Si Qendra Vullnetare për Pylli i Dekanit ne jemi shpesh pika e parë e kontaktit për këdo që është i interesuar për vullnetarizëm. Vitin e kaluar ne ishim krenarë që mbështetëm mbi 100,000 orë vullnetarizëm në zonë! FVAF promovon dhe reklamon një gamë të gjerë mundësish vullnetarizmi nga organizata që ndajnë etikën tonë në mbështetjen e vullnetarëve dhe njohjen e një gamë të gjerë arsyesh pse njerëzit zgjedhin të dalin vullnetarë. Pse vullnetar? Vullnetarizmi ka një sërë përfitimesh të mëdha, jo vetëm për ju individualisht, por për komunitetin tuaj dhe botën ku jetojmë. Nëse dëshironi të përmirësoni CV-në tuaj, të takoni njerëz të rinj, të përdorni aftësitë tuaja në përdorim të mirë, të mësoni diçka të re, të ndiqni një interes, të ofroni përvojë ose thjesht të bëni një ndryshim, ne jemi të garantuar që të kemi një mundësi për ju! Ju mund të mësoni për këto mundësi në mënyrat e mëposhtme: Kërko mundësitë në Do-it.org Na telefononi në 01594 822073 Kontaktoni nëpërmjet email Na vizitoni në FVAF Hënë - Prem 9:00 - 1:00 ( Udhëzime ) Nëse po kërkoni të dilni vullnetar si pjesë e një grupi të madh, për shembull si pjesë e vullnetarizmit të korporatës, atëherë ne kemi gjithashtu një gamë të gjerë mundësish për të zgjedhur. 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: Si një qendër e vetme për të gjitha gjërat vullnetare, ne përdorim një metodologji shumëplanëshe për t'ju dhënë mundësinë më të mirë të mundshme për të rekrutuar dhe mbajtur vullnetarë të vlefshëm. Kjo përfshin sa vijon: Reklamimi i mundësive tuaja në Do-it.org Promovimi i mundësive tuaja për anëtarët e publikut të referuar tek ne ose nëpërmjet funksionit tonë të hyrjes. Reklamimi i mundësive tuaja në faqet tona në Facebook dhe Twitter Promovimi i mundësive tuaja për shërbimet lokale që mbështesin vullnetarizmin p.sh. Qendra e Punës, LearnDirect dhe 2GetherTrust Reklamimi i mundësive tuaja në mbi 30 ngjarje në vit Dërgimi i mundësive tuaja te bizneset lokale që ofrojnë vullnetarizëm të mbështetur nga punëdhënësi Promovimi i mundësive përkatëse në shkolla, kolegje dhe universitete Shpërndarja e mundësive tuaja në bazën tonë të të dhënave vullnetare me mbi 1000 njerëz Promovimi i mundësive tuaja në një sërë rrjetesh, duke përfshirë Know Your Patch 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)

Summer Holiday Activities & Food We’ve teamed up with Gloucestershire Cou nty Counci l and arranged a packed timetable of FREE fun! The HAF programme is open to all school aged children, who live in the Forest of Dean, and who qualify for free school meals. If funding allows, s ometimes activities are extended and offered to all children and young people across Gloucestershire through the Holiday Activities Programme (HAP). There's something for eve ryone - we've got sports clubs, cooking, crafts, play sessions an d so much more... You need to be registered to book | All sessions mus t be pre bo oke d REGISTER HERE For information or support with the HAF Spring programme contact: HAFParentEnquiries@gloucestershire.gov.uk or ring the HAF helpline on 01452 427960. BOOKING NOW OPEN! CHECK OUT THE TIMETABLE **PLEASE NOTE: You can only book 4 activities at a time - please wait 24 hours before you book again** For more information visit the Gloucestershire County Council website here

Mycelium My Networks Mental Health Project Mycelium - Forest Mental Health Project Structure The Forest Community of Practice Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership Recovery and Wellbeing Café The Resources Hub & Library The Forest Community of Practice Monthly face-to-face learning collaborative, reflective practice & peer supervision. 2nd Tuesday each month. The Forest Community of Practice is for individuals working and volunteering with members of our community where support for mental health is a significant part of their role. This has been set up in response to the My Networks Scoping Project. Many local social care practitioners stated that they wished to receive ongoing support to develop reflective practice, link with others and build skills that would help them to become more confident responding to mental distress, particularly with the increasing complexities that they were coming across in their roles. The C of P will be supported by clinicians, professionals and lived experience practitioners from the VCS & NHS who have been involved in the Community Mental Health Transformation programme. It will provide an opportunity for collaborative learning, peer supervision and professional development. We hope a community of Forest mental health practitioners will emerge from these sessions. If you, or a mental health champion from your team, are interested and able to join us, please get in touch. Please get in touch if you have any questions or want the most current information about scheduling details - simon@fvaf.org.uk or text 07394 945046 Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership The Locality Partnership offers VCS and faith-based organisations the opportunity to meet with other professionals and voluntary groups who are supporting people with their mental health in the Forest of Dean. The Partnership is a collective of social care practitioners who are working towards a community response to the My Networks scoping project findings. By coming together, we hope to keep abreast of developments, begin partnership projects or create collaborative opportunities that can address what is needed for better mental health in the Forest of Dean. We are now an integral part of the wider Forest Know Your Patch network. Regular online meetings as well as live, in-person events are held where topics and projects are discussed and highlighted. As well as this, the FKYP works closely with other statutory organisations offering a platform to disseminate up-to-date information about services available in the community. 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. Recovery & Wellbeing Café - Current Programme The Resource Hub, Research Room & Lived Experience 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