Thermographer Volunteer

FEL is the Scottish environmental charity that’s changing our world for the better, project by
project.
We believe that powerful change can be simple to make, and we design the collaborative social
and environmental projects that deliver it – helping everyone take small steps to make their lives
better and the world a healthier, happier, more sustainable place.
Now we’re looking for the best people to keep us striding in the right direction.

Thermographer Volunteers support our mission to help households reduce energy loss, cut
heating costs, and improve comfort by assisting with the delivery of high-quality thermal imaging
surveys across the Forth Valley and areas of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Thermal imaging has quickly become one of our most popular and impactful services, with strong
demand from households, community groups, and organisations seeking clear, visual evidence of
where their buildings are losing heat.

As a Thermographer Volunteer, you will:
• Support the delivery of thermal imaging surveys in local homes and community buildings,
helping gather clear, accurate images that highlight heat loss, cold spots, and insulation
issues.
• Assist with presurvey checks, such as preparing equipment, reviewing property details,
and ensuring the building is suitable for a thermal survey.
• Capture internal thermal images, following best practice around angles, distances, and
environmental conditions.
• Help edit and organise thermal images, enhancing clarity and labelling key findings so they
can be easily understood by householders.
• Support the creation of userfriendly reports, summarising key observations.
• Provide a friendly, professional presence during visits, helping residents feel comfortable
and informed about the process.
• Feedback common trends or recurring issues to the wider team to help shape future
community support, workshops, or targeted interventions.

No prior thermography experience is required for this role; you just need to be enthusiastic and
willing to learn. Our ideal volunteers will:
• Have an interest in energy efficiency, buildings, or sustainability
• Be comfortable using equipment and basic software (training provided)
• Have good attention to detail skills and enjoy practical, hands-on tasks
• Be able to communicate clearly and work well as part of a friendly team
• Be reliable and happy to support home visits or community surveys