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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hello! We are a team of volunteers for the University of Leeds. This summer we'll be embarking on a project in Tonle Bati, Cambodia, spending two months in rural Cambodia, volunteering at the Seametrey Bilingual and Residential School, the first of its kind in Cambodia. The trip is the first international volunteering project the University has carried out. We'll be using this blog to follow the trials and tribulations of the coming months, and to give you a taste of our Cambodian experience. If you want to volunteer with the University, visit the new volunteering hub at http://volunteering.leeds.ac.uk, We'd also like to thank all of our supporters; we'd encourage you to take a moment to give them a look by clicking on their logos to the right of this page. Thank you to Santander Universities, TD Travel Group, the University of Leeds and Leeds for Life, who has all offered valuable financial and professional support to this fantastic project. The views expressed in this blog post are not necessarily that of the University of Leeds or the project's supporters, they are the views of the Leeds-Cambodia team.

Friday, 28 June 2013

Volunteer Profile: Helen Hobson



Name: Helen Hobson
Degree Programme: History and Philosophy
Year of Study: Second Year
Hometown: Putney, London

1. So, what made you apply for the Cambodia trip?

The prospect of an exciting new adventure in a far off land I have never been to before, yet always wanted to go to. Volunteering and being part of a great group of people, knowing that it will be a fantastic way to spend my summer.

2. Have you ever done anything like this before?

I have been to Borneo before on a similar trip, but it was no where near as long and the volunteer aspect was mainly physical - building part of a sun bear board walk for example.

3. What's the one thing you’re looking forward to the most?

Meeting many new people, and taking in a new culture.


4. Is there anything you're worried about? Anything you're dreading?

Dreading the mosquitos (hoping my deet pays off) and I'm only worried about getting sick from food or water.

5. What will you and your team do on a day-to-day basis?

We'll be working in Seametrey School helping to educate some of the children, my role revolves around music and art, so hopefully bringing lots of fun to the kids.

6. Tell us a fun fact about yourself

I love to play the ukulele.
 
7. What's the one thing about the UK you'll miss the most whilst you're out there?
 
My friends and family for sure.
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