Team Leader Bios

Val Tomey

Val has been an international team leader for many years, having led volunteer teams to numerous countries around the world, including Madagascar, Cameroon, Zambia, Jordan, Mongolia, Chile, Nepal, and Thailand. She has also travelled as a participant on volunteer teams to India, Kyrgyzstan, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Hungary and Ireland.

As a team leader, Val strives to build teams that are diverse in age, gender, religious affiliation and cultural backgrounds. She looks for fellow team members who are adventurous, flexible and find fulfillment in serving others, and who are willing to give up some of the luxuries of home for awesome experiences!

Eric Weaver

Eric is a world traveler who has led volunteer teams to Kenya, Bulgaria, Ecuador, and Portugal for Habitat for Humanity and for his own company, International Volunteer Partnerships. A gifted builder and carpenter, Eric explains work to team members in an easy to understand way and always strives to include local folks in the work project.

Eric is happiest when he is traveling and would love to be your team leader as you help children served by AFCA.

Tanya Weaver

Tanya has extensive experience as a team leader and as a host to teams. She has led or hosted teams in Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Portugal, Northern Ireland, and Bulgaria. Tanya has lived overseas most of her life (Colombia, Afghanistan, Romania, Russia, Hungary) and is very familiar with foreign cultures.

Tanya is a multi-lingual experienced traveler who has a knack for finding off-the-beaten-track food places. As a leader, Tanya is always happy to find answers for team members who want to know more about the culture where the team is working. She’ll try to make your time overseas the most fun possible!