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Unlock Your Group’s Full Potential with Community Energy Connect
Helping community energy groups take their projects to the next level
Connecting groups with skilled & motivated volunteers
Hundreds of community energy groups are shaking up the UK's power systems and building stronger, healthier energy communities.
For every £1 they spend, they're generating about £9 in social benefit, helping neighbours lower their energy bills, upgrade their homes and push green energy.
But with 80% of their work being done by volunteers, these groups reall need some skilled suppuport!
That’s where Community Energy Connect comes in — a free platform connecting experts in law, finance, marketing, events & more with community groups looking for extra support.
Volunteers
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Sign up through our bespoke volunteering portal below
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Update your profile with a few details about yourself & the experience you bring
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Search opportunities that fit your skills and interests
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Apply for roles that suit you, your lifestyle & what you want to get out of volunteering
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Find your match, get stuck in & make a difference!
Community Energy Groups
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Sign up through this bespoke community energy group link and create your organisation’s profile
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Post opportunities using our ready-made templates
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Search for volunteers with our state-of-the-art skills-matching software
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Review applications
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Find committed and skilled volunteers to elevate your project
Why we built Community Energy Connect
In 2023, we spoke with community energy groups across the country to understand their biggest challenges. One thing became clear: finding and managing volunteers for new projects was tricky.
That’s where Community Energy Connect comes in, a free, easy-to-use tool designed to help organisations take their groups to the next level. After piloting the platform, it was clear it was a huge success. That’s why we partnered with Do It, giving community energy groups the perfect tool to streamline volunteer management and connect with the right people.
What our partnership with Do It brings
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Find the right volunteers by filtering skills, experience, location, and availability.
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Get instant notifications when a volunteer matches your role.
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Track your impact with reports on volunteer hours.
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Invite existing volunteers via a custom link straight to your hub.
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Enjoy a smooth sign-up for groups and volunteers.
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Access bite-sized training on topics from social media to PPAs.
Our Powering Communities Fund
Need a bit of extra financial support? Our grant funding can hep amplify your social impact.
Supporting community-owned projects
We support over 300 community energy projects across the country - and yours could be next!