By contributing 24 hours ofwork within one year, Working Members receive access to MREA Basic Individual Membership benefits with no additional cost.Not only will they receivemembership, but they will also be able to assist the MREA staff with a variety of tasksto help grow clean energy markets in the Midwest. This will help the MREA be successful in all areas, as well as provide an opportunity for individuals to grow both personally and professionally.
If you support the MREA and want to get more involved, build your resume with professional experiences andreferences, or are just looking for productive and helpful use of your spare time, this program is for you!This opportunity is open to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion, or disability.
The Working Membership will give you an opportunity to exercise and improve specific skills while gaining access to an MREA Basic Individual Membership. Here are some of the areas Working Members could have projects in:
data entry
program organizing
event planning andmanagement
website editing
graphic design
photography
GIS mapping
office/grounds support
other tasks discussed with the MREA AmeriCorps Members
In partnership with the Couillard Solar Foundation, the MREA developed the Wisconsin Solar on Schools initiative in mid-2019 to provide a range of free resources and financial assistance to Wisconsin schools interested in procuring solar PV systems. The Solar on Schools Resource Center represents a compilation of solar school case studies, RFP and other templates, guiding documents, finance modeling tools, expert-presented videos, a Wisconsin solar school peer network, and more to help a school’s Solar Planning Team develop and execute a successful solar project. By becoming a Solar Youth Leader, you will gain access to the resources you need to activate your community network and help get a solar PV system for your school.
Help us develop our Planned Giving program! As a non-profit, we depend on donor support to continue promoting clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Our work is made possible by the support of our dedicated members and donors, and we are looking to implement a Planned Giving campaign to inspire our members and donors to include MREA in their planned giving.
Training and Preparation
All volunteers will go through virtual orientation with the volunteer coordinator to get acquainted with MREA’s Fund Development program (this may be through Zoom or simple email instructions).
Learn MREA history, philosophy, and goals.
Other shared resources include a description of the volunteer program, volunteer policies and procedures, and information about the staff and partners that you will need to know.
Qualifications
Must have a computer, internet access, and writing skills.
Help us spread the word about the Grow Solarinitiative! The most common way that people hear about initiatives is through word of mouth. Grow Solar is a Midwest partnership to move markets and a coordinated effort among Midwest organizations and municipalities to build an open and advantageous solar market that provides long-term benefits to communities.
As a working member, you’ll be working a minimum of 24 hours within one year towards the Grow Solar initiative, making a positive impact in the emerging green economy.