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  • Volunteer Energy Champion
    with Greener Kirkcaldy

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101884 - Created/last updated: 22/11/2024



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    About this opportunity:Greener Kirkcaldy (Cosy Kingdom) are recruiting volunteer Energy Champions to help them speak with people about their project and inspire the community to get involved in their events and activities. The role will allow you to help the energy advice project to support people to take action to manage their energy use and reduce their carbon footprint.

    Volunteers are at the heart of their work. They currently have more than 100 active volunteers supporting a range of projects and activities within the key themes of climate action, energy, food & growing and active travel.

    This role will allow you to gain/develop skills relating to providing energy advice, supporting Cosy Kingdom and your local community.

    Are you interested in helping people in your community to manage their household energy use and reduce their carbon footprint? If so, Greener Kirkcaldy's energy advice project (Cosy Kingdom) may be the volunteering opportunity for you.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:-Mentor support and 121 development -Training including - climate literacy, first aid, renewable energy, fuel poverty, saving energy, presentation & communication skills, -A full induction will be given regarding Greener Kirkcaldy's (Cosy Kingdom) policies & values
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Normally public transport rates will be reimbursed on the production of a receipt. If mileage needs to be claimed, due to no available public transport, 45p per mile will be reimbursed Greener Kirkcaldy (Cosy Kingdom) aim to have volunteers in their local area of where they are happy to volunteer but with an aim to keep travel to a minimum.

    Experience required:#NAME?

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    At this stage the project is not set up for young people below 16yrs of age but this may change as we develop the volunteering offering.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel Details

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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