The Worcester Energy Barn-raisers are a volunteer-run organization that depends on the kindness and generosity of our volunteers. Here are some of the many ways people donate their time. If would would like to support us financially, please visit our donation page here.
Attend a Barnraising - Sign Up Here!
An energy barn-raising is an event where the community gets together and spends the day working to weatherize a house, making it more energy-efficient. The day usually consists of three hours of learning and working and ends with a fun celebration - food and music!
The term comes from the Amish tradition of the entire community coming together to help build a barn and then celebrating their accomplishment afterwards. The idea of "energy" or "weatherization barn-raisings" came from Cambridge Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) which began doing barn-raisings in the summer of 2008; taking direct action towards reducing energy consumption and cutting carbon in buildings of all types. They and us are now helping other towns and communities start their own programs of barnraisings.
This type of collaborative effort helps to make a real and immediate impact on the environment, while also building bonds with others who want to make a difference. It's a great way to re-instill the sense of co-dependence and community as we learn how to work together to help each other out. Every person comes to the barn-raising with a different set of knowledge, background, and skills and we all teach and learn from each other!
For more information, click here for Barnraising Q&A
Lead a Team
If you feel confident enough in one or more weatherization skills and feel able to pass those skill along, you may lead one of our teams! All you have to do is indicate on your sign-up form that you would like to lead a team. Leaders attend a "Leader training" sometime before the Barn-raising and are required to show up an hour early the day of event.
Join our Planning Committee
Our Planning Meetings are Monday nights, usually once a month unless we are planning an upcoming event, at 7:30 PM (Location may vary). All are welcome! Please Contact us to confirm we the meeting and location if you wish to come.
Internships
We are currently looking for a couple of interns that range from technical work to general operation. If you intern with us, you will be given opportunities to lead major projects and initiatives. Our internships are unpaid, but may qualify for academic credit. If you are interested and want a list of responsibilities, please send a resume to energybarnraising@gmail.com.
Attend a Barnraising - Sign Up Here!
An energy barn-raising is an event where the community gets together and spends the day working to weatherize a house, making it more energy-efficient. The day usually consists of three hours of learning and working and ends with a fun celebration - food and music!
The term comes from the Amish tradition of the entire community coming together to help build a barn and then celebrating their accomplishment afterwards. The idea of "energy" or "weatherization barn-raisings" came from Cambridge Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) which began doing barn-raisings in the summer of 2008; taking direct action towards reducing energy consumption and cutting carbon in buildings of all types. They and us are now helping other towns and communities start their own programs of barnraisings.
This type of collaborative effort helps to make a real and immediate impact on the environment, while also building bonds with others who want to make a difference. It's a great way to re-instill the sense of co-dependence and community as we learn how to work together to help each other out. Every person comes to the barn-raising with a different set of knowledge, background, and skills and we all teach and learn from each other!
For more information, click here for Barnraising Q&A
Lead a Team
If you feel confident enough in one or more weatherization skills and feel able to pass those skill along, you may lead one of our teams! All you have to do is indicate on your sign-up form that you would like to lead a team. Leaders attend a "Leader training" sometime before the Barn-raising and are required to show up an hour early the day of event.
Join our Planning Committee
Our Planning Meetings are Monday nights, usually once a month unless we are planning an upcoming event, at 7:30 PM (Location may vary). All are welcome! Please Contact us to confirm we the meeting and location if you wish to come.
Internships
We are currently looking for a couple of interns that range from technical work to general operation. If you intern with us, you will be given opportunities to lead major projects and initiatives. Our internships are unpaid, but may qualify for academic credit. If you are interested and want a list of responsibilities, please send a resume to energybarnraising@gmail.com.