Cause Areas
When
Sat Apr 01, 2017 - Tue Oct 31, 2017Where
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
About
Through outreach, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops with our Imagine Energy Open House program at our Renewable Energy Training Center (IRETC) in Hiawatha, IRenew helps Iowans understand how natural and renewable resources offer energy alternatives to power our homes, businesses, schools, vehicles and cities. I-Renew is offering multiple volunteer opportunities in 2017 for youth and adults as follows:
Benefits of volunteering 20 hrs (10 2-hr shifts)- Qualify to win a scholarship for higher education
- Earn a Changers mobile solar charger
- Earn a certificate of completion signed by Kimberly Dickey - President of the I-Renew Board
- Meet some fun and interesting people
- Learn and have fun
- Be part of making renewable energy the primary source of energy in Iowa
- Abide by safety guidelines, keeping you and visitors safe
- Setup and tear down displays
- Pop pop-corn using power generated by the sun
- Pass out pop-corn to visitors
- Distribute information about renewable energy and energy efficiency programs in Iowa
- Collect surveys
- Have fun
2016 Imagine Energy Traveler Events
We are still working on a schedule. Training will start late April - early May
For more details on the IRETC see https://irenew.org/iowa-renewable-energy-training-center
Skills
Good Match For
Teens People 55+ Group
Requirements & Commitment
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 10-20 hrs a month
- If not 18, adult supervision is requiredSpring Training in April 2017