Posts by Leigh Ronald
Meet Amie, our Project Intern.
Please join us in welcoming Amie to the Fast Forward Team. Amie is joining us from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam on a five month placement in the role of Project Intern. Get in touch at amie@fastforward.org.uk I’ve recently moved back to my hometown in Scotland to complete a five-month internship at Fast Forward. I have…
Read MoreBetting on shelter: the hidden cost of gambling harm on those experiencing homelessness
Research shows that gambling harm is more prevalent among those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. Recognising that the links between gambling harm and homelessness were not being considered in Scotland, Fast Forward and Simon Community Scotland decided to form a partnership to tackle this issue together. Being leading harm reduction organisations in our…
Read MoreMEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER – Jill Rogers
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Jill Rogers (jill@fastforward.org.uk). Jill joins the team as Project Officer. Jill began working with young people after transitioning from a youth member to youth leader for her local youth group back home in Canada. Through this, she discovered a great passion for young people’s mental health…
Read MoreWhen Polmont Parenting Unit met the Gambling Hub
Donna was delighted to join The Parenting Unit, earlier this year, based within Polmont HMP/YOI. Find out more about our experiences of working together. The Parenting Unit is based within Polmont HMP/YOI. We offer group work, individual and practical sessions to enable young fathers and mothers to maximise their parenting skills, bond with their children,…
Read MoreCELEBRATING OUR LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND SILVER CHARTER!
19th June 2024 What is a Silver Charter Award? It’s a programme that enables organisations to proactively include LGBTQ+ people in every aspect of their work. The programme has been developed to support organisations to undertake training and review policies, practice and resources to make sure that they’re not only meeting legislative needs but are…
Read MoreJOIN OUR TEAM – PROJECT OFFICER VACANCY
Do you enjoy working with people? Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s Going Forward Programme Team. This role will have a focus on formal and informal education settings, and youth participation. Fast Forward is Scotland’s…
Read MoreMEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER – NIROSHINI KONDASWAMY ARAMVAL
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Niroshini Kondaswamy Aramval (niroshini@fastforward.org.uk). Niroshini joins the team as Project Development Officer. Niroshini, originally from India, brings a valuable global perspective and a unique background in holistic wellness to the Fast Forward team. Her lifelong enthusiasm and interest in yoga led her to pursue a Bachelor’s…
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