01. Sustainable Development Goals_Affordable and Clean Energy

01. Sustainable Development Goals_Climate Action

02. Academic Level_(a) Undergraduate

02. Academic Level_(b) Grad Student

02. Academic Level_(d) Not in School

03. Academic Field_Agriculture

03. Academic Field_Biology

03. Academic Field_Economics

03. Academic Field_Education

03. Academic Field_Electrical Engineering

03. Academic Field_Environmental

03. Academic Field_Gender and Sexuality

03. Academic Field_Healthcare

03. Academic Field_Immigration

03. Academic Field_Mechanical Engineering

03. Academic Field_Medicine

03. Academic Field_Public Health

03. Academic Field_Sociology

03. Academic Field_Urban Studies

04. Commitment Duration_(d) up to 1 semester

04. Commitment Duration_(e) up to 1 school year

04. Commitment Duration_(f) up to 1 calendar year

06. Start Date for Students_(a) Spring 2018

06. Start Date for Students_(b) Summer 2018

06. Start Date for Students_(c) Fall 2018

06. Start Date for Students_(d) Winter 2018-19

06. Start Date for Students_(e) Spring 2019

07. Country_United States of America

08. Continent_North America

09. Language_English

10. Paid or Unpaid_Unpaid

Youth Energy Squad Project

EcoWorks

Help EcoWorks work with youth to educate the community about how to reduce their utility bills and their pollution. This is an outstanding opportunity for you to make a difference, develop your skills, gain experience, and make a difference for the people of Detroit and the environment in our city.

Please see the description below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Overview of the Project Opportunity

This project connects education about energy efficiency with both youth and residents in Detroit. Youth act as ambassadors, sharing valuable information that will reduce high utility bills in Detroit's neighborhoods.

Please see our website at http://www.youthenergysquad.org

The Problem this Project Addresses

Residences don't know enough about how to reduce their energy bills and youth need to experience they can help solve problems for their community.

The Impact of this Project

Reduce financial stresses for residences of Detroit, reduce pollution from energy use, and bolster the local economy while empowering youth.

Region or Country Benefited by this Project

Detroit, MI

Where Will the Student or Volunteer Work

In EcoWorks office in Detroit.

The Person or Team at Your Organization Heading this Project

Contact via EducatingForASustainableFuture [AT] gmail [DOT] com

Academic Field or Expertise Sought

Good skills for working with youth and residents.

Academic Level or Experience Sought

Undergraduate

Start Date for Student

Spring 2018

Commitment Duration

Through the summer

Commitment Hours per Week

10 hours per week

Language Skills Required

English

Compensation

Unpaid

How to Apply

http://www.youthenergysquad.org/

Send an email describing why you are interested to: EducatingForASustainableFuture [AT] gmail [DOT] com

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.