"Building Stronger Communities in
the Forest of Dean"
Who is FVAF?
FVAF stands for Forest Voluntary Action Forum. We offer support to local citizens, community groups and activities to do the things that matter most to them. This includes the following:
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support and development advice
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training
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information
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networking meetings
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facilitating representation
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volunteer recruitment
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volunteer placement and support
We also run many projects with and for the local community, such as the Forest of Dean Youth Association, Holiday Activity Campaigns, The Forest Youth Music Network, The GEM Project, The Forest Compass Directory, Walking with Wheels and many more. Check out our Projects page for full details.
FREE 1-2-1 training
Coming to a town near you…the DigiBus will be stopping at locations across the Forest during June and July with trainers on hand to help you improve your digital skills.
NEW Volunteering Directory
Even easier to Volunteer in the Forest of Dean
At FVAF we have produced a brand new booklet called Volunteering in the
Forest of Dean. This is a free directory of some of the many volunteering opportunities available locally. Hard copies will be soon be in your local
Library or Community Hub or click below to download a
digital copy.
NOW OPEN!
Community Building Drop -in Hubs
Pop in and chat face to face with a community builder. Each drop-in hub offers a variety of support, advice and guidance for local residents. For example; support and signposting to local services, linking and setting up new community groups, supporting people to get closer to employment or further education, help to access the digital world and support to bring your ideas for the community to life.
Forest of Dean Youth Association
Forest of Dean Youth Association supports young people under the age of 25 to become pro-active citizens and leaders of their own lives. We also support community groups and organisations across the Forest of Dean to enhance the great work they’re already doing through unlocking local skills and assets, be they people, places or funding. The team have a wide variety of skills and experience of working with young people and our Forest communities, so we can adapt and react to most youth related projects or enquiries. As a result, the Youth Association gets involved in a wide variety of projects as well as offering signposting to support and services.
Volunteer Support
If you'd like to Volunteer within the Forest of Dean we have a selection of current opportunities for you.
If you are a community group who'd like some volunteer support we can promote your volunteering vacancy for you.
If you need help and advice on working with Volunteers please get in touch.
Follow us on Facebook
We post our latest news and events regularly on Facebook. For the most up to date information please follow our Facebook page
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