Solar 300 Admin Assistant
Project overview
Every 30 minutes the earth absorbs enough energy from the sun to power the entire planet for a whole year.
The aim of Action 21/Renewable Energy Club's Solar 300 challenge is to facilitate the roll out of domestic solar water heating systems in Warwick District and capture some of this sunlight. It is estimated that there are currently 300 installations in the district and our aim would be to see that at least doubled. This will start with a group of people who have already expressed an interest in the project through the Renewable Energy Club.
Hot water heating accounts for on average 5 MWh of the 30 MWh of energy use of a typical house. The solar thermal installation can usually cover about 75% of that hot water heating demand. CO2 emissions savings are approximately ½ tonne CO2/year. The delivery of the challenge can make an important contribution to lowering the districts CO2 footprint and to the installation of local distributed renewable heat generation.
Principal Function of Volunteer
To co-ordinate responses from the initial mailing and publicity.
Tasks and Activities
As a volunteer you will carry out some or all of the following activities, depending on your individual capabilities and preferences. This list is only a guide to the types of activities that may be required.
- Enter responses into a database/spreadsheet
- Group responses by postcode
- Mark responses on an OS map of the area
- File paper forms away
- Send out a standard reply to all respondents, along the lines of ‘thank you for your interest – we’re now processing your application and we will be in contact once we have identified 7 more interested parties in your neighbourhood.’
- Forward the names and contact details of respondents who expressed interest in the activities of Action 21.
Benefits
This role provides excellent work experience, especially for people pursuing a career in community/charity work and the environmental field as well as those interested in renewable energy.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience sought
- Good level of literacy
- Basic computer skills (including working knowledge of Microsoft word)
- This role would suit someone with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to help solve fuel poverty.
- No particular experience is required as volunteers will be fully supported
Time commitment required
Initially half a day per week, once the project has been launched.
Training, Reviews & Support
General
- Registration session with Amy, The Volunteer Development Worker to provide an overview of Action 21 and what volunteering on our projects involves. Also gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have.
- Project Induction with Judy
- End of probation review session (after 4 weeks or sessions of volunteering; with Amy and/or Judy as appropriate)
- 6 monthly review sessions
Expenses
You can claim back reasonable expenses for travel. How you go about claiming back these costs will be explained in more detail during your induction. If you have the time to volunteer for a full day (9:30-4:30pm) we’ll even give you a free lunch!
Dress Code
Smart casual wear whilst working in Riverside House
Location
Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Leamington Spa, CV32 5HZ