Volunteer
Would you like to make a difference?
We would welcome interest from a wide base of interested volunteers. On the wider Volunteer opportunities associated with the operation and maintenance of the Hydro project, and our new solar project. We are making progress with identifying potential roles, board descriptions are listed below. But if you are interested in volunteering a little time we can find you a job!
Admin Superstar Needed!
Devise and introduce a structured system that will enable the collation, production and maintenance of the historical design and operating documentation for the Congleton Hydro project.
It is likely that this role will be largely home based using existing computer links.
Site & Security
Who ‘owns’ the site; gets called out when there is a security issue; first port of call for new ‘external forces’; responding to intrusion/CCTV alarms.
Physically monitoring site security on at least a daily basis – Site Volunteer
Site & Woodland Management
Daily jobs on the site:
Site & Visitor Risk Assessments
Routine checking and maintenance of Boardwalk
Litter picking etc
Routine checking of physical structures
Control of the Himalayan Balsam
Local pruning/trimming of trees—keeping them under control/neat and tidy keeping the site looking tidy!!
All above – Site Volunteer
Planting and maintenance of the agreed woodland management programme
Preservation and regeneration of identified flora and fauna
All above – Nature Volunteers
Tour Guiding
A group wants to come to the site, arrange through Peter into diary deliver – Education Volunteers
Finance
Invoices, accounts, paying bills, Share Ownership/Certificate Management – Admin Volunteer
Kit Maintenance and Operation
Daily Jobs and checks in the Power House:
Kit & Operation Risk Assessments
Checking Equipment e.g. bearing/gearbox oil levels and topping up/changing, checking for leaks etc
Noise monitoring –during the first months of operation
Clearing and cleaning Inlet channel, sluice gate etc
Checking basic operation e.g. emergency stop operation, sensor functionality
Monitoring and recording information e.g. flow rates, the power generated, voltage levels, screw speed, VSD functionality, weather conditions and forecasts
All above – Power House Volunteer
Re-programme of plc as required – Software Volunteer
Frequency—Daily, weekly/as required??
Education
Identification and preparation of modules for delivery
Preparation and collation of course materials
Design/Preparation/printing/”power pointing” of handouts
Identification of hardware/software models e.g. moth trap!!
Design and manufacture of hardware/software
Preparation of Classroom materials etc
Delivery of the Education
On-site, in the classroom, Society evenings/sessions e.g. U3A
The webmaster of the Education Programme—maintenance of on-line content, scheduling of school visits etc
All above – Education Volunteers
Marketing Volunteer
The webmaster of the Education Programme—maintenance of on-line content – Mktg Volunteer
Admin & GRIPP
Admin & GRIPP
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering has many benefits for the individual, with busy lives it can be hard to find the time but the benefits are huge!
- Volunteering connects you to others
- Volunteering is good for your mind and body
- Volunteering can advance your career
- Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life
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Dane Valley Community Energy Ltd is a Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA - Registration Number 7142) as defined by the Cooperatives and Community Benefit Societies Act, 2014 and governed by rules which can be viewed HERE.