Our work is not possible without the time and effort of our amazing volunteers. Whether you're looking to help on a weekly basis, at a once-a-year event, or something in-between, there are plenty of ways to get involved with Project Warm!. Get started by filling out our Volunteer Interest form HERE.
Our Current Volunteer Opportunities:
First Line Weatherization Assistant (Weekly, no regular commitment required)
Looking to get your hands dirty? With supervision from Project Warm's Weatherization Specialist, volunteers assist in installing weather stripping, repairing cracked and leaky windows, replacing furnace filters, and other minor home repairs, all with the goal of making clients' homes more comfortable and energy efficient. Volunteers for the First Line program meet Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at the Project Warm office and head out to job sites from there. Work goes from approximately 9:30 AM to early afternoon. Prior home repair experience is welcome but not required.
Healthy Homes Second (Weekly, no regular commitment required)
Healthy Homes Seconds will ride alone with one of our trained Healthy Homes Evaluators to assist in the interview and evaluation portion of our Healthy Homes program. Seconds will be another set of eyes and ears during the interview, and will sit with the client while the Healthy Homes Evaluator inspects the home. They may also relay questions and answers for clients with mobility challenges, and make conversation throughout the 4-hour visit. All Seconds volunteers will receive an orientation prior to their first home visit, as well as the opportunity to ride along on a fully-staffed visit prior to ‘going live.’. Prior health care or hospitality experience is welcome but not required.
Annual Blitz Team Leader (Saturday, Nov. 1st 2025 & Saturday, Nov. 8th 2025)
Blitz Team Leaders head a team of 3-6 volunteers who apply weatherizing window plastic to the homes of elderly and/or disabled individuals in Jefferson county. Team Leaders receive a virtual training video prior to the event and are in charge of passing that information along to their team. Project Warm will assign volunteer teams to client addresses a week prior to the Blitz, and Team Leaders will be responsible for calling those households to introduce themselves and confirm what time the team will be coming by. Team Leaders must be aged 18+ and have a valid drivers license. The event is expected to run from 9am to early afternoon.
Please note that Project Warm does NOT assemble teams. Team Leaders are responsible for providing the names of all team members when signing up for the Blitz event.
Office Volunteer (Weekly, no regular commitment required)
Our Office Volunteer opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy helping with phone calls, data entry, organization, or other administrative tasks around the office. Project Warm staff is happy to work around your schedule and your skills to help you get involved and stay involved.
Workshop Assistant (As needed, weekend and evening opportunities available)
As part of our community outreach initiatives, Project Warm offers informational Energy Management Workshops throughout the year. Workshop Assistants help with set up and break down, hand out and collect materials, and assist with the demonstration portion of the workshop. Training by Project Warm staff is provided.