Member Duties : SolarCorps Community Outreach Fellows will serve as environmental stewards by educating underserved communities impacted by environmental and economic injustice about the benefits and cost-savings of renewable energy. Members are trained and supervised by GRID's regional outreach managers to support qualifying families through the solar installation process and educate families about other energy efficiency programs before going solar. Fellows will contribute to 1,500 housing units or structures being weatherized or retrofitted, and program goal is that 80% of these projects will show a reduction in grid energy consumption by a minimum of 60%,
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
Community Organization , Environment , Public Speaking .