Become a Heat Helpmate Footprint Trust is the leading fuel poverty charity on the Isle of Wight.
Each year, our energy team helps 1000’s of people save money on their heating and energy bills. We are looking for friendly individuals who want to help people.
As a visitor volunteer you will accompany an experienced team member on home visits.
There are also opportunities to provide outreach and telephone help.
Why volunteer for us?
Make a difference in your local community
No prior knowledge required, training provided
Learn about home energy reduction
Help people and the planet
Meet new people
Opportunity to gain formal qualifications, if required
Gain new skills
Flexible timings and locations
Contact Laura: laura@footprint-trust.co.uk for more information.
Minimum commitment: 4+ hours per week/fortnight
Skills
Friendly & professional
Experience in a helping role is an advantage
Clear communication
Patience
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
This role is unsuitable to those with significant mobility issues as we are unable to know in advance the type of homes we may visit. - Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 26/08/2024
End Date: 25/08/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Visitor volunteers are required one morning or afternoon per week/fortnight.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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