Our Volunteer Heroes are the engine that makes Translators without Borders run. We are a completely volunteer-run organization with a vast number of amazing people working together to make a difference. For this first issue of our newsletter, we have interviewed one of our Volunteer Heroes: Dominic Spurling, the Webmaster at TWB, a self-taught high-tech computer guy, who is in charge of the \u201cmechanics and plumbing\u201d of our site.<\/p>\n
Q: If you were to write a brief wiki article about yourself, what facts and personal characteristics would you include?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:\u00a0 I grew up in a small town outside London, in Berkhamsted, on quiet streets. I used to play tennis, ride my bike, play in the garden, and dig ponds. I guess that\u2019s when I became interested in nature. During school years, I was into science, biology and chemistry and then, when technology and computers became available, I started paying more attention to technology, computers, and programming. My parents said I had to study something \u201cserious\u201d at college, so I decided to go for chemistry. Currently, and for a few years now, my work is mainly about making organizations more efficient and better communicated. I love collaborating with smart people on my team, and coming up with a lot of innovative ideas.<\/p>\n Q: What is your role at Translators without Borders?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:\u00a0 I\u2019m the Webmaster for the Translators without Borders\u2019 website. I take care of the \u201cmechanics and the plumbing\u201d, the part you don\u2019t get to see.<\/p>\n Q: What has motivated you to help Translators without Borders?<\/strong><\/p>\n A:\u00a0 My mother (a TWB board member from Rubric.com) told me Translators without Borders was in need of a Webmaster, and I found out that I could use my skills to help.<\/p>\n