We are so excited to be back in India! And this time we have an entourage of vibrant, dedicated and inspirational volunteers!
Here is a look at L.I.B.`s Friends in Humanity Volunteers:
SAMEERA MEHRA – Co-Team Leader
I am Sameera and I am originally from India and as luck would have it - Delhi is my home town :) I lived in India for 17 years before moving to Perth, Australia, then Calgary where I met Heather in January 2010. I was lucky to cross paths with her as she has been a huge source of inspiration and our meeting gave me the opportunity to be part of LIB International.
Growing up in different parts of India due to my father’s army postings, I was aware of the disparities that existed in life in the cities and the rural areas as well as amongst people. My first involvement in the social development sector was teaching children of construction workers how to read and write. Since then my level of involvement in this sector has grown from supporting a child in Orissa financially to volunteering with Oxfam in Australia; literacy programs for the youth; teaching initiatives for migrants; fund raising for United Way are a few examples. My most in-depth involvement has been as part of the board of LIB International. It's been a huge learning curve for me over the past couple of years - organizing fund raisers, conducting field visits, liaising with our local partners, garnering support for our projects and the people we aim to support with these projects. Most of all it has empowered and helped me see the difference that a group of passionate, committed and motivated people can make.
It is great to see our very first volunteer trip take shape and I am thrilled and excited to meet the team face to face in Delhi!
HEATHER HILD– Co-Team Leader
As I am asking you all for a little diddy about yourself…it is only fair that I include one too…I am a 31 year old marketing professional that currently works for a mid size regional law firm. I live in Calgary Alberta, but call Salmon Arm BC my home, as I was raised there by two amazing parents; both as you will notice are on this team! My first international development trip was in 2008 to Vietnam and then to Jordan later that year - both totally different experiences yet equally life changing. I then went on and did team leader training with Habitat for Humanity and led a team to Chile. I was planning a trip to Thailand last year when I found out I was pregnant! I didn’t get to go to Thailand, but having my Son by far has been the most life changing experience (He is an honourary team memberJ)
I am inspired by humanity each and every day! I am inspired by those that wake up to challenges in their life and choose to live. I am inspired by the people who have nothing but make happiness and smiles from what they do have. I am inspired by those that choose to spend their time and money contributing to the development of humanity in its entirety – I am inspired by you! And together“we can do it” and make a difference!
I am so excited to be co-leading this team with such an amazing friend and colleague, Sameera Mehra and look forward to meeting the rest of the team on Indian soil.
CORINE HILD
Firstly I am Heathers` Mother. I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. My husband of 36 years is Wolf Hild whom I met in 1974 and married in 1975. We have 2 children – Heather (Mike) and Ryan (Sephorah) and 3 grandchildren, Easton (8), Cohen (5) and Carter (7 months). We moved to Salmon Arm, BC in October 1981 and have remained there.
Currently I am a Mortgage Broker with Tekamar Mortgages Ltd. and have been for the past 6 years and prior to that I was a Legal Secretary for 16 years. We purchased a Grocery Store when we moved to Salmon Arm which was a new experience and lots of learning for 10 years.Interests & Hobbies – My biggest past time is spending time with my family and friends and when not with any of them I enjoy boating, walking, golfing and in the winter I like to take a little time to do some sewing.
I have been hearing, listening and learning about L.I.B. International since its birth and am so inspired by what Heather is doing that I have now become a Board Member (Secretary) in 2011. This will be my first working holiday and I am looking forward to this new experience and meeting all the other volunteers who are coming to India with L.I.B. International.
WOLFGANG HILD
My name is Wolfgang Hild. I am looking forward to meeting everyone involved in the inaugural build in India with LIB International. I was born in Germany, emigrated with my family to Canada in 1951. We settled in southern Alberta where Calgary eventually became our home. I received all my schooling there, took an apprenticeship in Welding, attended SAIT taking Welding Engineering Technology, graduated and have been in the welding industry ever since. I married my wife Corine there and had two wonderful children
We moved from Calgary to Salmon Arm BC in 1981, where we still live today. Our children grew, left home to build their own lives giving us 3 wonderful grandchildren. I have been on 2 Habitat for Humanity trips so far, one to Jordan in the Middle East and one to Chile, South America. I enjoy meeting new people and exploring weird and wonderful new places. I enjoy my life. My wife, my children and grandchildren,
As I said earlier, looking forward to meeting everyone involved and I`m ready for the challenge ahead.
AMY CLARK
Hi, I’m Amy. I’m 29 years old and I currently live in the Netherlands with my husband but I’m British. I am a trained French teacher at secondary school level and a CELTA qualified English teacher (children and adults). This is my first time volunteering abroad and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I love learning new languages and about new cultures and I believe that children can teach us a lot about ourselves too!
JODI FORSYTH
I am the person who could pretty much strike up a conversation with a rock, however ask me to write a quick bio of myself and I am sitting here in front of a blank computer screen. Me in 10 words or less: Farm girl at heart that loves heals and having fun. Whether that is in the back yard with family, meeting new friends or a quiet moment on my own, I enjoy life. I am a pretty easy going person that roll's with the punches. If plan 'A' doesn't work; there will always be another option. This is the first trip of this kind that I have done and I am very much looking forward to helping, experience the culture and meeting new friends. See you all soon!
LINDSEY HODGSON
Lindsey is a comedian, yogi, film-maker and global citizen. Career highlights include 5 years working as an Artist in Residence for TYA companies in Alberta, 4 years touring the Fringe Festival circuit with a sketch comedy troupe, 6 years as a yoga teacher and 5 years working in feature film production and distribution. In 2005, she moved to Toronto where she began studying clown and physical theatre. A desire to use her creative energy for good, combined with a love for and belief in the magical powers of sock monkeys inspired the creation of Operation Sock Monkey. Since the beginning of the project, over 1000 sock monkey delegates have been sent on missions of love and laughter in communities around the world, including South Africa, Haiti, India, and Asia.
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