Hire A Hero helps people leaving the forces and former veterans settle into civilian life. They were at an event in Cwmbran this week.

We are all set up at the Find Your Future Employment event in Cwmbran and looking forward to meeting local service leavers today #HAH

— Hire a Hero (@hireaherouk) May 16, 2014

This tweet intrigued me so I popped to the Congress Theatre. Jennifer Lilley, from Hire A Hero, met me for chat. She explained how they support people leaving the services into things like work, training and housing. Jennifer also wants to hear from people who want to volunteer as mentors to former service personnel from the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

Find out more about Hire A Hero

To find out more how they could help you or if you want to become a mentor visit the Hire A Hero website. You can follow them on twitter @hireaherouk or like their Facebook page.

I recored this clip of Jennifer.

Wales rugby international Ian Gough, who is from Cwmbran, is a patron of the charity. Watch him talk about why he got involved.

Torfaen’s Armed Forces Community Covenant

If you are a member of the armed forces, a veteran, family member or widow(er), Torfaen is committed to providing easy access to the support and entitlements you are entitled to. Visit this page on Torfaen Council’s website to find out more. 

This is how Hire A Hero offers support