Hilary Iles's Page

Age

52

Why did you join this site?

To find volunteers

About Me

I have been a greenie for a long long time -you can tell by the age! Currently work for Enviroschools Canterbury. About 4 years ago I started to work ( via the internet) with an organisation in Rwanda called REDO -Rural education and development organisation. REDO is based in Kilgali and works on a number of projects -with the Batwa people, rural communities and environmental education for schools. The later is where I have been mainly involved -providing them with advice and information where possible. I've helped start gardening projects in two schools and at the moment am trying to fundraise for watertanks for the schools. There are 3 schools desperate for clean water ( students are getting water from a nearby river which is downstream of a repatriation camp and very polluted) and a tank costs $10,000 US. So far with the help of three Canterbury schools we have raised $5770.00 NZ.
Only ticked the last box because I'd love to be able to go out and help the schools with their organic gardening!

Skills and experience

Education for sustainability /environmental education -21 yrs
Organic gardening
Resource writing
Painting

What would you like to learn more about ?

Fund raising

What type of volunteer work are you interested in

people to help fund raise, also the organisation I' m sure would be keen to have volunteers to go out to Rwanda - I'd have to check with REDO though.

Where can you volunteer (or where do you need volunteers)

nationally

What town or city can you volunteer in ( or where do you need volunteers)

Anywhere

Have you got your own transport?

Yes

What awards category would like to enter?

International Aid