Changeworks

🎉 Celebrating Volunteers' Week together!

This week, we took time to thank our volunteers and celebrate everything they have achieved over the past year.

To mark the occasion, we enjoyed:
🥗 A bring-and-share lunch with staff and volunteers
🌿 A day trip to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and it was wonderful to spend time together reflecting on achievements, sharing experiences and celebrating the amazing people who help make our work possible.

Thank you to all our volunteers for their time, commitment and contribution throughout the year.

🏆 Congratulations to our Inspiring Volunteers!

We're delighted to celebrate Prajyot and Uddipan, who have been recognised by Volunteer Scotland with Inspiring Volunteer certificates.

Prajyot shared this message with us:

💬 "I am genuinely honoured that you nominated me for the Inspiring Volunteer Award. Volunteering was such a meaningful part of my time in Edinburgh, and I am grateful for the support and kindness I received from the team. Receiving this certificate truly means a lot to me."

Thank you both for your dedication, enthusiasm and positive impact. Your contributions have made a real difference to our organisation and the communities we support.

📢 We're recruiting for two exciting opportunities!

🔹 Central Support Administrator

Support our Facilities team with reception, enquiries, office organisation, and fleet activities. Full training and qualifications provided.

🔹 CARES Development Officer

Work with community organisations to develop renewable energy projects, secure funding, and help create a more sustainable future.

If you're motivated, organised, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now:

Central Support Administrator: https://jobs.changeworks.org.uk/vacancies/193/central-support-administrator.html
Applications close 14th June

CARES Development Officer: https://jobs.changeworks.org.uk/vacancies/195/cares-development-officer.html
Closing Date: 8th June

💚 What’s the best part of volunteering with Changeworks?

Here’s what our volunteers told us:

🗨️ "I have been able to learn so much about the energy sector and its impacts on society. I've also been able to improve my communication and social skills. Everyone has been so nice to me since day one."

🗨️ "The impact and the people!"

🗨️ "Flexible choice of time slot and days to choose and a supportive volunteering management."

🗨️ "Changeworks brings out the best in me."

We're proud to create meaningful opportunities that help people develop skills, build confidence and make a real difference in their communities.

🎉 It's Volunteers' Week! 🎉

This year, we're celebrating the incredible contribution of our volunteers across Scotland who help us support communities to take action on energy efficiency, tackle fuel poverty, and create a more sustainable future.

✨ 103 volunteers
✨ 2,320 volunteer hours contributed in 2025-26
✨ 12 projects supported across multiple teams
✨ Volunteers active across 11 local authority areas, from Inverness to Kirkintilloch

Most importantly, 100% of our volunteer survey respondents said they would recommend volunteering with Changeworks.

Thank you to every volunteer who gives their time, skills, enthusiasm and passion to support our work.

Weekly Energy Saving Tip 💡

A great way to keep cool and save energy this summer is to close curtains and blinds during the hottest part of the day.

So you can avoid switching on fans and we will be back with more ways to keep cool for less.

While many are enjoying the current heatwave and with winter feeling very far away, households across Scotland are cutting back on costs to keep energy bills down.

With around 1 in 3 households in Scotland experiencing fuel poverty, and 37% of people already worried about affording their energy bills next winter, the pressure is only growing following this morning's energy price cap announcement. That’s why Changeworks is encouraging people to seek support now, before winter arrives.

If rising energy costs are causing concern, help is available. We’ve compiled a list of tips to help householders take action now and ensure they’re ready for the impacts of the price cap. Our expert and friendly Affordable Warmth Services team are also here to help.

Energy advice and energy bill support The cost of energy is set to rise from July 1st when the new energy price cap comes into effect.

Weekly Energy Saving Tip💡

Did you know turning your thermostat down by just 1°C can cut your energy use and your bills.

Small change = Big impact.

🌍 Want to build a career that helps tackle climate change?

Changeworks Work Placement Week gives young people across Scotland the chance to explore real careers in sustainability, low-carbon living and the growing green economy.

If you’re an S5/S6 pupil or a parent supporting a young person thinking about their future this is an opportunity to:
✨ Discover climate-focused careers
✨ Learn from sustainability professionals
✨ Build valuable skills and confidence
✨ See how your passion for the planet can become a career

From retrofit and energy advice to marketing, policy and community engagement, green jobs are growing fast.

📅 Applications are open now so don’t miss your chance to take your first step into the sustainability sector.
https://www.changeworks.org.uk/work-placement-week/

🌱Want to lower your bills and reduce your carbon footprint?🌱

Join our free online Low Carbon Living session on the 27th of May and get practical tips on:

⚡ Saving energy at home
🚗 EVs & e-bikes
🏡 Heat pumps & renewables
💷 Cutting household costs

Simple, expert advice that can help you make smart choices for your home and future.

🎟️ Spaces are free so register today at https://www.changeworks.org.uk/events/save-energy-save-money-low-carbon-living-3/