Operation Weatherization
OPERATION WEATHERIZATION 2012 Presented by Vectren Saturday, November 3 at 9 a.m. Sponsored by: Sign up as a volunteer for Operation Weatherization Are you intimidated by the idea of being an OPERATION WEATHERIZATION volunteer? Here's a list of videos to help you become the best OPERATION WEATHERIZATION volunteer! How to Weatherize Windows with Plastic Insulation (and apply weather stripping): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft33T82ud8o How to Apply Caulking to Windows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8cXoLV_seA How to Install a Water Heater Blanket: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8UIievFeU8 How to Apply Weather Stripping: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAPv9wdrNuo&NR=1 How to Air Seal with Spray Foam Insulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCHHRZFUnXI Also, you can download our OPERATION WEATHERIZATION VOLUNTEER MANUAL(.pdf) WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF OPERATION WEATHERIZATION? Approximately 200 volunteers of all ages show up the first Saturday morning in November ready to make a difference in their community. Donating around 1000 volunteer hours these volunteers assisted 60 families in Alexandria, Anderson, Elwood, and Pendleton. Operation Weatherization in four years has helped 195 families improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The goal of this all volunteer event is to aid lower income Madison County families in preparing their homes for the winter. Homes are pre-selected from the Community Access Network- Charity Tracker database based on energy assistance need. The scope of work includes caulking, weather-stripping, covering windows with plastic, replacing furnace filters, installing energy saving light bulbs, and installing smoke and CO detectors. Each task contributes to the overall energy efficiency of these homes and can have a significant decrease on their monthly bills. OPERATION WEATHERIZATION VOLUNTEERS (THE BEST!) "We do a lot of service projects with our club. Some of them just aren't fun and some of them can be. This one was by far the funnest service project we have done." Matt Decker, Dativus Delta Kappa Alpha Mens Service and Social Club, Anderson University. It is the great attitudes like this that make helping people a more enjoyable experience! A special thanks goes out to those who make this possible by donating time, effort, and resources. You are the difference.
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2009 Anderson Volunteers
