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.

Overview

Within our FEL Energy team, we help individuals and communities take control of their energy use, save money, and reduce their carbon emissions. We are now looking for Thermographer Volunteers to help us deliver our work.

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. 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.

Thermographers are essential because many of the biggest sources of energy waste such as draughts, missing insulation, cold bridging, and damp-related issues, are hidden from view. Thermal imaging reveals these issues instantly, giving residents and community building managers a clear picture of what’s happening behind walls, ceilings, and floors.

By identifying heat loss early, volunteers help people take targeted, cost-effective steps such as improving insulation, draughtproofing, addressing damp, or making small behaviour changes. These simple actions can significantly reduce heating bills, improve comfort, and prevent problems from getting worse over time.

What You’ll Do

• 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 pre-survey checks, such as preparing equipment and reviewing property details
• 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 user-friendly 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.

What You’ll Bring

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

Time Commitment

This role is flexible and seasonal. Most of our thermal imaging surveys take place on evenings (around 6pm-8pm) between October to March when survey conditions are best. Volunteers usually contribute 3–6 hours per month, depending on availability and survey demand. We’re happy to work with you to shape this role around your interests and time.

Please find more information about the role on our website linked below, and contact us if you have any questions or want to have an informal conversation before you apply.