Residents are invited to sign up to become Energy Champions and ensure that local people get the energy support they need.
The Healthy Homes team at Frome Town Council are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join as Energy Champions to support people with lowering energy bills, dealing with energy debt and increasing energy efficiency and retrofitting homes.
Energy advice volunteer co-ordinator, Caroline Wajsblum, said, “With just a few simple changes, most homes in Frome can be adapted into cooler spaces in summer, warmer havens in winter and drier throughout the year – helping households to save money, cut carbon, improve health and feel more comfortable every day.”
Healthy Homes is part of Green and Healthy Frome, a collaboration between Frome Medical Practice, Edventure and Frome Town Council, and funded by the National Lottery’s Climate Action Fund (CAF).
The team is also supported by the Centre for Sustainable Energy and the Centre for Energy Equality.
Caroline said, “Joining the crew means becoming part of a friendly and supportive team. Full training will be provided and hours of volunteering, whether daytime or evening, can be flexible so everyone is very welcome.
“As an Energy Champion you will provide energy advice to groups and individuals with initiatives such as regular drop-in energy sessions, pop up outreach events, phone calls and home visits.”
Cllr Fiona Barrows said, “If you can spare some time and would like to make a difference to people’s lives in our town, reducing their energy bills and lowering their carbon footprint, we would love to hear from you.”
To ask any questions about the role or to apply send a CV and cover letter to cwajsblum@frometowncouncil.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 13th August at 5pm.
Find out more about volunteering with Frome Town Council at bit.ly/volunteering-in-frome
