About this event
Community Energy Project, Inc., empowers people in the Portland metro area to maintain healthier, more livable homes, control their utility costs, and conserve natural resources.
We do this through education, hands-on training, and distribution of weatherization and lead poisoning prevention materials. We also provide direct weatherization and repair services to seniors and people with disabilities. We deliver these services in partnership with community members and service organizations, utilities, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. We envision a future where all people can afford to live in their homes with dignity, comfort, and safety.
On Friday, February 27, participate in “on the ground” work and take pride in helping seniors and people with disabilities weatherize their homes for the winter season!
Using simple draft stopping and energy saving materials such as silicone-acrylic and rope caulk, interior vinyl storm windows, and door weatherstripping, individuals and teams of volunteers weatherize the homes of 250 seniors and people with disabilities every year. We provide training for all of our volunteers before heading out to the homes. Basic knowledge of tools is useful, but not necessary, for this project.
When: Friday, February 27, 2015, 9am-1pm
Where: Meet at 422 NE Alberta St
RSVP: [email protected], 503-284-6827 x112
What to Expect: Volunteers will arrive at the CEP’s office by 9am for a brief Orientation and Training and then split into two or three groups and carpool and/or walk (depending on proximity) to a few different home sites for the projects themselves. Each group will receive on site training by CEP staff and work on their project for a few hours and after we will reconvene for the last 15-20 minutes back at the CEP’s office to reflect upon and
discuss our day’s experience over a brown bag lunch style session (food will not be provided, but CEP has a refrigerator to store lunches).
All volunteers under 18 years old must have CEP Liability Waiver signed by Gaurdian/Parent and must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants need to wear respectable clothes that they don’t mind getting a little dirty. The work is indoors, however volunteers are encouraged to wear layers because home temperatures vary. We suggest bringing a water bottle for while you are working. Upon signing up, please let your volunteer leader know if you have any allergies or pet/smoke intolerance, as we will be working in people’s home and we want to do our best to ensure comfortable working environments for everyone.