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9 people are interested
Become an Energy Master
ORGANIZATION: EcoAction Arlington
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
The award-winning Energy Masters program is now accepting applications for volunteers.
Join us in making a difference in our community by helping affordable housing residents save energy. Modeled after the successful Master Gardener's program, the Energy Masters program provides hands-on training in energy efficiency and water conservation techniques. Service is conducted by volunteers working in teams to make energy and water saving improvements in low-income apartments in Arlington and Alexandria. Volunteers also engage with residents through community outreach programs and events and activities in schools.
The program also includes a special apprenticeship opportunity for high school and college students.
Training will take place September 30th - November 4, 2015, including five Wednesday evening sessions and one Saturday session (October 24th. In addition to attending the training sessions, volunteers must contribute 40 hours during a year of community service, at which point they will be certified with master status for energy efficiency education.
Details and applications for community volunteer and student tracks are available online at: http://www.arlingtonenvironment.org/energy
Energy Masters is sponsored by Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Arlington Thrive, Virginia Cooperative Extension and our new program partner in 2015, the City of Alexandria.
Questions? Contact us at energy@arlingtonenvironment.org
More opportunities with EcoAction Arlington
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About EcoAction Arlington
Location:
3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22206, US
Mission Statement
EcoAction Arlington educates, advocates, and acts to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.
Description
EcoAction Arlington is a unique, local, grassroots environmental education and service organization that has served the Arlington community for decades.
We are a small nonprofit, whose mission is to educate, advocate, and act to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis. We promote a greener community by effectively mobilizing our neighbors and business leaders to address issues such as addressing climate change, reducing habitat destruction, and protecting our natural resources.
Our focus on engaging local citizens in environmental stewardship and creating green lifestyles distinguishes EcoAction Arlington from other environmental education and service organizations.
We believe in...
- Serving as stewards of the air, land, and water for current and future generations, acknowledging the historical role played by the original native peoples of this area
- Reflecting the diversity of our county, and striving for equitable access to a healthy environment
- Focusing on local grassroots efforts and solutions to deliver tangible results
- Trusting science to guide our decisions and actions
- Partnering, collaborating with, and engaging others to join in our shared mission of a sustainable community and planet
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Fairlington Community Center3308 S. Stafford StreetArlington, VA 22206
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2015
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Home Repair
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 12 hours training + 40 hrs community service/year