Looking for a fun hands-on volunteer opportunity in Asheville and Buncombe County to make a real impact in your community? Help us lower the energy cost burden of limited-income families while reducing energy consumption countywide in the fight against climate change. You can learn new energy efficiency skills and enjoy meeting new people while increasing your “happiness” factor by doing some good hands-on work.
“It feels good to give back. You’ll be working on older homes and trailers for the most part, and it makes you appreciate how far building science has come over the years. Plus, they don’t ask you to go into the attic or the crawlspace, so that is a big plus.”
Weatherize Client Homes
Worksite volunteers perform energy-saving upgrades in groups Tuesday-Friday for clients in and around Buncombe County. In addition to connecting with great people and helping to restore the climate you will learn helpful energy-saving measures like changing lightbulbs, weatherstripping doors, and insulating water heaters. And most importantly, you will be helping to alleviate the energy cost burden of our most vulnerable populations in WNC, your very own neighbors who typically have much higher energy costs in relation to their income (typically 10x greater).
Outreach/Table/Fundraise
There are thousands of families in WNC in need of energy assistance and/or education. Our “outreach” volunteers help us connect with area residents/organizations by posting fliers in residential communities, educating the public about energy efficiency, and contacting organizations that can pass our information out to clients in need. You can also table at events, take part in scheduling or calling clients, and/or help with fundraising. Work on your own time whenever and however much you want.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to our ESN Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@energysaversnetwork.org or 828-585-4492 x2.
Volunteer Prep/Requirements
- Sign a Volunteer Waiver form online (will be sent from AdobeSign).
- Read our Volunteer Preparation & Client Communication page on what to expect, what to bring and wear, and communication protocols.
- Watch our 10-minute Training Video below.