Cosier Homes Events Volunteer

The Cosier Homes Advice Service would love your help in reducing fuel poverty in West Berkshire - helping people to lower their energy bills and keep warm at home. You would be attending outreach events to give energy advice and raise awareness about the project.

You would be instrumental in helping us have a regular presence on the ground, through running drop-in sessions. The location can be based on your interest and experience, such as libraries, foodbanks or hospitals, and can be weekly, monthly, or when it suits you. You would be supported by one of our experienced Energy Caseworkers to organise the events initially, and they would also attend several sessions with you.

After a period of induction and training you would represent Cosier Homes on your own or with another volunteer. The role involves giving Energy Efficiency guidance to members of the community at events, including vulnerable people. You would use your knowledge, our guidance factsheets, or direct people to our advice line.

Location is flexible, but in the vicinity of Newbury, Hungerford and Thatcham. 

About Centre for Sustainable Energy

The Cosier Homes Advice Service helps people stay warm and healthy in their homes, lower their fuel bills and reduce their impact on the environment. We have an advice line and provide longer-term support through casework. Individuals who are struggling often hear about our projects through events in their local community. This means that events, large and small, play in big role in what we do.

Cosier Homes is run by the Centre for Sustainable Energy.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for someone who:

• Finds it easy to chat to members of the community of all different ages and backgrounds
• Has an interest in helping people to lower their bills and stay warm and to reduce their environmental impact
• Is confident, friendly and able to work independently
• Is a reliable and committed to attending events 
• Has good attention to detail and can record someone's details carefully and accurately 
• Has internet access as a lot of our support would be done remotely 
• A bonus is knowledge of the West Berkshire area and can proactively identify or research where to increase our reach within the community

When is this role available?

This is a flexible role available on various days/times.

Details

Time commitment: One drop-in session of 2-4 hours, from once a week to once a month. When can be tailored to your availability, including weekends.

Where does this role take place?