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Volunteering in Community Energy with Community Energy Connect
Our free volunteering matchmaking platform helps community energy organisations take their projects to the next level
The community energy sector is people-powered
For every £1 spent in community energy, £9 of social benefit is generated
With £1bn of funding pledged to the sector, there's never been a more exciting time to get involved
Get started with Community Energy Connect
I'm an individual
Sign up for free, search opportunities that fit your skills and schedule, and find your match.
I'm a community energy organisation
Create your organisation's profile and start posting volunteering opportunities to boost your projects.
I'm a corporate or university
Volunteer through work, or alongside your studies to help gain project experience.
How it works
For volunteers
- Sign up for free through our volunteering portal
- Update your profile with your skills and experience
- Search opportunities that fit your interests
- Apply for roles that suit your lifestyle
- Find your match and get stuck in
For community energy groups
- Sign up for free and create your organisation's profile
- Post opportunities using our ready-made templates
- Search volunteers with our skills-matching software
- Review applications from interested volunteers
- Find the right people to elevate your project
Get the most out of the platform
In 2023, we spoke with community energy groups across the country and discovered that capacity issues and simply having enough hours in the day was a massive barrier to project development. That's why we partnered with Do It, a digital volunteering social enterprise with over 20 years' experience, to build Community Energy Connect.
Our toolkit guides you through every aspect of the platform, from posting opportunities to managing applications. It's filled with tips and templates to help make your life as an organisation as easy as possible.
Open the Connect Toolkit →Key features
- Find the right volunteers by filtering skills, experience and location.
- Get instant notifications when a volunteer applies for your role.
- Track your project's impact with reports on volunteer hours.
- Invite existing volunteers via a custom link straight to your profile.
- Enjoy a smooth sign-up for groups and volunteers alike.
- Access bite-sized training on topics from social media to feasibility studies and PPAs.
Is your group already struggling with capacity?
We now offer to lead on identifying volunteers, outreach and ongoing management through Community Energy Connect, giving organisations all the benefits of the platform without adding to their workload.
Community Energy Connects Impact
Growing the community energy movement
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Community Energy Connect story
"We've been really impressed with the reach and ability of the platform to attract interest. I'd nver have been able to find these volunteers without your support!"
Steve, Managing Director
Crowle Community Energy
Common questions
Is the platform free?
Yes, the platform is completely free to use for volunteers, community energy generators, corporates and volunteers.
Do I get paid for volunteering?
Unfortunatly not, but you can gain valuable experience and contribute to your community.
What skills are needed on the platform?
As community energy projects require a range of skills, we welcome volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Still have questions?
Ewan, our Digital Marketing Lead, has led on the design, development and launch of this product and can answer any question you have directly.
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