Do you want to learn how to improve energy efficiency in homes and help combat climate change right here in Arlington?
Then join the award-winning Arlington Energy Masters program, which promotes a more energy efficient and sustainable community by engaging professionally trained volunteers in energy efficiency, weatherization, and water conservation techniques, and in delivering community education and outreach programs.
Once trained, volunteers:
- Do hands-on improvements to increase energy and water efficiency in affordable housing apartments
- Provide energy and water conservation education to residents and their families to encourage behavior change for sustained impact
- Deliver educational programs to community groups and in schools
- Conduct individual education sessions with residents of affordable housing units who are struggling to manage utility costs
During the last year, Energy Masters volunteers helped to improve the comfort of the homes of 147 families living in affordable housing units in Arlington. You, too, can help make a difference, and have a positive impact on the environment while you're at it.
Apply Today for Priority Consideration
Applications are now being accepted for our 2014-15 cohort, with tracks for community volunteers to become Certified Energy Masters and for high school and college students to become Energy Masters in Training. Learn more about the
many enhancements to this year's program and apply today:
Student (High School and College) Volunteers
Apply by August 15th for priority consideration and enjoy a $5 discount off the $50 registration fee. (There is no fee for student volunteers.) Applications will be accepted through September 15th, or until all spaces are filled. Training begins on October 2nd.
Not quite ready to become an Energy Master or an Energy-Master-in-Training?
There are still many ways that you can contribute to the program:
- Enjoy logistical challenges? Help out as a drop-in volunteer and coordinate activities on our workdays
- Like working with kids? Deliver energy education programs in schools (No experience required. Training available.)
- Have expertise in the fields of energy efficiency, weatherization, or water conservation? Serve as a program adviser or offer a training program
- Have money, but not time? Become a sponsor, donate supplies, or donate funds to help us defer the costs of the program that are not covered by grant funds.
- In the food industry? Donate food to help energize our volunteers during training sessions and workdays. Contact us for details.
Please contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.
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