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  1. Meet the team. Brenda Veldtman, Volunteer Photographer

    • Steve Heyes
    • 9 May 2009
    • 07:54

    Brenda Veldtman, volunteer photographer

    The volunteer team is completed by our amazing photographer Brenda. You can see her work here.

    Name:

    Brenda Veldtman

    Occupation:

    Freelance Photojournalist

    Who are you?

    I am a freelance photojournalist from South Africa. My passion is to tell stories through pictures. The first 6 years of my career I worked full time as a press photographer for two of the leading Afrikaans Newspapers in South Africa. I am freelancing now and specialise in documentaries.

    What will you be doing in Zambia?

    I will be documenting the lives of the people and children in Zambia in need and tell their stories as truthfully and honestly as possible, hopefully touching other people’s hearts so that they can donate to LearnAsOne!

    Why are you going on the trip?

    I want to contribute to this wonderful cause.

    Have you ever done anything like this before?

    Yes - I have worked with other NGO’s before in Africa, but this is exciting as we will be reporting back in real time.

    Any big concerns about the trip?

    Africa is unpredictable and you never know what to expect.

    What luxury item are you going to pack?

    None, my camera equipment will take up all the space…

    What will you miss most?

    My husband, cat and dog.

    If you have any questions for Brenda please leave them in the comments section below.

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1 Stephen William Stanford
  • 18 Nov 2009
  • 2:51 pm

I am interested in volunteering as a cameraman and am interested to know how you landed the position as a photographer and if the organisation were looking for any special skills.
I lost my job in June and am currently in receipt of Employment support allowance and can ill afford the £1500 cost to travel etc. Is this something I would be able to raise funds for. I assume that as a volunteer giving up so much of your time that you do not work full time. Please tell me how you raised the funds to finance yourself. Any advice on any aspect of this volunteer position would be helpful. thanks.

2 Steve Heyes
  • 18 Nov 2009
  • 9:51 pm

Stephen. You have mail.

If anyone wants to apply to join us on a future trip you can find full details of how to do so at http://www.learnasone.org/get-involved/volunteer/photographer

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