Free Volunteer Support For Community Energy Groups

A platform designed to tackle capacity challenges doesn't help if there's no time to use it.

We launched Community Energy Connect in August 2025, and since then, we've seen a huge amount of interest from people wanting to get involved in community energy.

With more volunteers looking to help than ever, we wanted to go a step further and make it easier for groups like yours to find the support they need.

Do it yourself

Create a free group account

Sign up for free, set up your organisation's profile and post your first role using our ready-made templates.

Create a free account

We'll take the lead

Let us find the volunteers you need.

We'll lead on identifying potential volunteers, reaching out to them and supporting you with their ongoing management.

Ask us to help

How we'll find the volunteers you need

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1

Create your profile

We'll bring your organisation to life with a well-written profile, putting you in the spotlight.

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2

Post a role from a template

Work with you to learn where you need support most and post custom-written opportunities.

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3

Choose your volunteers

Tap into our partner's database of over 750,000 volunteers to find the right people for your organisation and its projects.

Testimonials

Groups are already making the most of this service

CCE

Crowle Community Energy

"We've been really impressed with the reach and ability of the platform to attract interest. I'd never have been able to find these volunteers without your support!"

Steve

Managing Director

Crowle Community Energy

NLCE

North Lincolnshire Community Energy

"Community Energy Connect has been a great support in building up our volunteer opportunities for our community energy group. It's easy to use platform which has allowed us to be very specific in our volunteer recruitment so that both sides get the maximum benefit from the experience."

Ruby

Community Engagement Co-ordinator

North Lincolnshire Community Energy

WCEN

Wessex Community Energy Network

"Community Connect has been a great support in building up our volunteer opportunities for our community energy group. It is an easy-to-use platform which has allowed us to be very specific in our volunteer recruitment so that both sides get the maximum benefit from the experience"

Vince

Steering Group Member

Wessex Community Energy Network

GMCR

Greater Manchester Community Renewables

"As ever, thanks so much for all your help. We are really making big strides in filling our volunteer roles!"

Sarra

Director

Greater Manchester Community Renewables

The types of volunteers we're finding

As community energy projects require a range of skills, we welcome volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Social Media & Content Creation

Planning and scheduling posts, creating graphics or short videos, and telling your group's story online.

Marketing, PR & Communications

Newsletters, press releases and local media outreach to get the word out about your project.

Website Development & Management

Building, updating or improving your website so people can find you and get involved.

IT & Digital Support

Help with the everyday tech your group relies on, from email and shared files to online meetings and data security.

Finance & Accounting

Keeping accounts in order, preparing budgets and supporting your financial reporting.

Grant Writing & Fundraising

Researching funding opportunities and writing strong applications to help your project get off the ground.

Legal & Governance

Advice on legal structures, policies, contracts and good governance for your group.

Business Strategy & Leadership

Strategic planning, business plans and board-level support to help your group grow sustainably.

Project Management

Keeping projects on track by planning timelines, coordinating people and managing risks.

Renewable Energy & Technical Skills

Technical expertise in areas such as solar, wind, heat or energy efficiency to support your projects.

Community Engagement & Outreach

Building relationships with local residents, running surveys and bringing more people into your project.

Events & Administration

Organising events and meetings, and the day-to-day admin that keeps a volunteer-led group running.

Energy Advice & Fuel Poverty

Helping households understand their energy use, cut their bills and find the support available to them.

Research & Data Analysis

Gathering and analysing data to support feasibility studies, funding bids and impact reporting.

General Volunteering

Flexible, hands-on help wherever your group needs it, from stewarding events to everyday tasks.

Questions groups ask

Is it free for groups?

Yes. Community Energy Connect is completely free for organisations, volunteers, corporates and university partners to use.

What roles can we post?

As community energy projects require a range of skills, we welcome volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Groups might post roles in social media, grant writing, website, finance or legal support, and you can use our ready-made templates to get started.

However, no paid roles can be posted on the platform. It is exclusively for voluntary opportunities.

How do we find the right volunteers?

Search for volunteers with our skills-matching software, filtering by skills, experience and location.

You'll get a notification when a volunteer applies for your role, and you can review applications from everyone who's interested.

We're short on time. Can you help?

Yes. We now offer to lead on identifying volunteers, outreach and ongoing management through Community Energy Connect, giving you all the benefits of the platform without adding to your workload. Ask us to find your volunteers.

Who's behind the platform?

Community Energy Connect is a Younity platform. After speaking with community energy groups across the country in 2023, we partnered with Do It, a digital volunteering social enterprise with over 20 years' experience, to build it.

Still have questions?