Energy team volunteer

"The energy team volunteers run switching sessions and outreach events and do home visits to assess the circumstances of a household seeking assistance. People consult us for advice on a number of subjects. They may have high bills and often do not use a computer to switch or manage bills so the expectation that this should be done is confusing. They want to know whether anything can be done to improve their homes and whether there are schemes to pay for this. We offer surviving winter grants to people over 50 who find it hard to keep their homes warm in winter. This project uses funds raised by Somerset Community Foundation from people who do not need their winter fuel allowances. And we offer low cost wood from the Community Woodland project. We also advise on other grants and discounts to help pay bills and the priority service register to help disabled people. We have learned a lot through this work and have put together an information pack of resources, which needs constant updating. Members of the team are not expected to know the answers to everything. Training is offered and we all have different areas of expertise so between us we can find all sorts of ways to resolve problems. Our projects are promoted by talking to groups, press and newsletter articles, and we would like to find more innovative ways to reach people who need help and to pass on information to the public." Design,Teamwork,Organising,IT,Negotiating The volunteer needs to be based in West Somerset. Volunteer must speak English. Reasonable agreed expenses will be paid; Insurance is provided. Will require a criminal record check (DBS),Must live or work locally