In my 40's but young at heart. LOVE working with teens at a local hospital!!! Passionate about social justice and making a difference in this world. I have a wonderful neighbourhood, family, friends, career. Love the outdoors,adventure and travelling.
I am the founder and chair of Embrace Charity: Celebrating Children Everywhere. We have contributed over $250,000 to various children's charities both local and around the world
(https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceCharity/?ref=bookmarks)
You can get to know me a bit more on FB (feel free to friend me): https://www.facebook.com/WillVandervelde1

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It is a great way to meet people and their families. It as reminds me of one of my favourite activities of past: hitch-hiking... as it is adventurous.

Interests

Family. Friends. Outdoors. Adventure. Travelling. Faith. Helping others. Making a difference.

• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• friends
• social justice
• family
• treking
• charity
• hot springs
• scrambling

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: "A Greif Observed" C.S. Lewis
Movie: Shadowlands (Base on book above)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 1 month volunteering with Orangutans in the jungles of Indonesia

What I Can Share with Hosts

Being a quiet and respectful guest. Would love to bring a favorite food item or such for the host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Uganda, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand, United States