2009 Team H.E.A.T. - Time to Weatherize!

 

Winter’s chill will hit Chicago before you know it. Now is the time Peoples Gas customers, especially those that are low and fixed income, need to prepare their homes for the winter to ensure they are safe and warm. Weatherization and conservation are important tools during the heating season to help manage rising energy costs. You can help provide these important tools to those who need it most while earning service learning credits.

 

Volunteer Now and Earn Service Learning Hours

All volunteers will be granted six community service hours. As a member of Team H.E.A.T (Home Energy Assistance Together), you will weatherize the homes of low and fixed income residents in Chicago. This includes putting plastic sheeting over windows, covering outlets for air leaks and weather stripping doors. Homes will be chosen based upon income eligibility.

 

Each volunteer will be part of a team that is led by a captain who will provide guidance to team members. Each team will visit and weatherize 4 to 5 homes. Customers that participate and allow us in their homes are greatly appreciative of our efforts and the energy saving resources and tips we provide them. You can help make this project a success.

 

Refreshments, t-shirts, work supplies and transportation from the meeting site to the homes will be provided. Volunteers will have a great time providing an essential service while making a difference in our community.

 

Project Details

 When: Saturday, November 7th

 Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. *

 Where: Kennedy King College

    6301 S. Halsted

 

Requirements:

 At least 14 years of age

 Submit signed parental consent form (form is attached below) 

 Appropriate work clothes

 

Sign up by calling Pat Bridges at 1-312-240-7515 or by email at PABridges@peoplesgasdelivery.com by October 21st

 Event Day contact: Pat Bridges 312/446-8820 Nextel

 

Partners:  CEDA, First Alert, 3M

 

* The event may end early.  Students will still receive their full 6 hours volunteer credit.  Please be available to receive a call for early pick-up

 

Any questions, please see Ms. Oleskyk in Room 230.