Describe your skill set
As long time Aurovillian –
I know most of the members. Can speak Tamil and English. Very committed on the given task.

Describe your strength
I am in teaching at the school for the past 35 years. Patience is on of my best strength.I am also good in working as a group.I am good at resolving conflicts neutrally.

Time available for this work
Part Time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
To work towards the growth of Auroville and manifest Mother’s ideal city.

What area of work are you interested in?
1) nurture a healthy practice of taking the time needed to seek inner wisdom (sometimes in silence) in both individual and collective decision-making in all areas of Auroville life;
2) reduced bureaucracy, and manifest less unnecessary delay for resolutions in all different kinds of processes (supporting new initiatives, guideline / policy creation, budget(s) review / approval, 'sticky issues' that impact individual(s) and the collective).

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1. Vanakkam to the Divine in each person: Understanding, acknowledgement and appreciation of each Aurovilian, newcomer, volunteer, guest, worker, villager, young and old, man or woman, as a fellow human being, who are essentially a divine being with outer differences, which should not trap ourselves, but rather aid us in a living unity in diversity.

2. Being, feeling, thinking, speaking and acting from an inner space of faith and abundance.

Specific expertise needed:
Technical background either with design, architecture, building construction or planning.

Time available for this work:
Full-time

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
A receptive opening and service towards the realization of the Mother's Dream through her city. Imagination, creativity and dedicated work to match that Dream.

Describe your skill set
I am a very skilled person. Maybe something that the present working groups may not poses. I can read and write in 3 languages except Sanskrit that Mother has spoken about languages one needs to know to be living in Auroville. There are plenty of skills i have learned during my 45 years of living in Auroville.

Describe your strength
Trying to live by Mothers ideals & Dream and expecting others to be the same is my strengths.

Time available for this work
Part-time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
I presently see the setup in huge mess. If selected would like to bring major changes.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) It's hard to say what I would change in the community because I presume we are all doing our best, maybe now is a good time to start the Auroville University..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) Very energetic and experience person with local villagers and honest person..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) I would like to see more joy and care within aurovilians in order to dare more collective experiences on different levels as economy, health, education, art and decisions making. For this to happen, I would consider to create more collective gatherings based on inner growth processes as Constellations, Restorative circles, Forum theater events, Open forums on taboos etc... to face and transform our collective and personal shadows, fears and difficulties with an adventurous and joyful spirit.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
One of the key changes I would like to see is that we are less critical of each other. We are very good at criticizing and complaining but not so good at offering appreciation and understanding. It would also be helpful to work on our self awareness as individuals and asking if we are truly in the 'right' place as far as work, while taking into account where we are as a community and as human beings.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
I would like that, similarly to what we are presently implementing in L'Avenir, the the four main groups are each supported by a permanent team of skilled people.
Then we could slowly move towards what the Mother asked for : that the more conscious people, elected or chosen through a process to be determined, are involved in the governance.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) No response available.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) 1. (re-)centering around core values of AV
2. (more/"better") communication within AV
3. higher attractiveness for younger people
4. more participation in working groups & community-related work.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) SECOND TEXT ANSWER HERE.-10T11:19:01+00:00">No response available..

Describe your skill set
Experiences in architecture work, in town planning, control building applications and survey what is happening on the building-site.

Describe your strength
Independent (no maintenance necessary;) enough time and flexible in time; precise in the decision finding, faithful; several experiences.

Time available for this work
Full-time

Your aspirations and vision for this work
I think we need a town-planning primary for their inhabitants but also acceptable for the surrounding and their inhabitants include the nature;

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) No response available..

Describe your skill set
Teaching
Organisational skills
Local management
Ground Work
Communication and interaction skills
Working with Children

Describe your strength
To stay calm and not panic in difficult times
Sense of humor and friendliness with all age groups.

Time available for this work
Part-time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
To have my calmness acted and be able to harmonise and resolve any conflicts between the residents of Auroville and bring all community members and groups together to realise this dream.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) In my view, we need to start working on town planning at town level, not at single-project level. Everything is connected and interconnected, therefore it does not make any sense looking only at "my project". This can be achieved soon once we start talking and start WORKING TOGETHER..

Describe your skill set
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, nearly 25 yrs of experience, have been associated with L'avenir since last two decades, served as Work Allocation Team Member for Projects implementation and monitoring for nearly 6-7 years.
Technical skills - Accredited by NABET (a wing of Ministry of Environment & Forests and Climate Change) for Environmental Impact Assessment, Trained for Green Building Developments by GRIHA, Chartered Engineer and Approved Valuer by Central Board of Direct Taxes, Structural Design, Cost Estimation and Rate Analysis, Tendering and Contract Management, Technical Arbitration.

Describe your strength
Technical ability coupled with Communication skills to work with members of a Team

Time available for this work
Other: Would like to start with Part Time and if the work demands more time then I will make myself available full time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
It is my sincere aspiration to ensure that there is home available for every Auroville resident as well aspirant with efficient infrastructure and would like to become instrumental in technically improving the quality of construction projects being executed so that the designed life span of the project is ensured. Allocation of Projects through E-Tendering process to ensure the transparency in award of projects. Monitoring for quality execution of work and quantification to ensure the justified utilization of funds allocated for the specific projects.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
The changes:
1. A movement towards increased individual and collective discipline,
2. Increased community participation in Auroville’s organization; let’s not assume that non-participation falls under universal suffrage and is necessarily because people don’t want to. Make the right choice the easy choice and things may change 🙂
3. Moving away from judgement and making assumptions about others, and looking inwards for the answers.
4. Let’s be BOLD.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) The manifestation of the Divine Consciousness in matter meaning in the everyday life, in the places and buildings of AV, in the management of the town, its people and resources..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) - I believe we should put strong emphasis on cultivating communication skills and community building.
- I believe a large community like Auroville can only function on the basis of well functioning, healthy and happy small communities that together make up the bigger whole.
- I also welcome the call for a reviewing and transformation of our governance system, carried by our deepest aspirations, collective Wisdom and Her Grace…
- I imagine an Auroville where each one gives regularly some time to volunteer in a community service, as a step towards greater sense of belonging and a living togetherness.
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Describe your skill set
I come from very different areas
Finished my education in Belgium at the university as an industrial designer being a 5 year study.
After some years in the construction world I came in the world of piping design and this in several disciplines going from chemical / petrochemical / nuclear projects as well as in the glass industry ( glass furnaces for fleet glass and fiberglass ) / incineration installations and automotive industry.
Had also an education as cost controller in a big petrochemical project.
Had jobs in different countries, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Techie, France and Luxembourg.
Was project manager in several projects.
My last job was in the high pressure gas transportation in Belgium, being a site manager in several compression stations in Belgium and working in the pipelines as responsible for the welding and testing of the pipes (84 bars working pressure, pipes diameter of 1 meter) This over a length of 150 Km.

Describe your strength
I think i'm quiet good of working under pressure keeping the goal for eyes
Have some knowledge in the construction world and this in different areas
Have some experience in working with teams

Time available for this work
Other: difficult to say, if I prefer a full time or part time job, depending of the presentation and the scope of work.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
Being here some year in Auroville, since 2011, and experienced the problematic of L'avenir, I just want to help to find some solutions for the existing problems. I do believe in the city of Dawn and i do believe strongly in the charter of Auroville. Manifestation of the dream is the challenge and I hope that perhaps I could help in this manifestation.

Describe your skill set
Good in Management and decision making.

Describe your strength
Team player.

Time available for this work
Part Time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
Support in creating a transparent accounting system. Proper utilisation of Auroville assets. Creating more service oriented units for the community.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) I would like to see changes in the overall communication in auroville, as this is one of our biggest problems we encounter everywhere here, among friends and colleagues, within units and schools as well as between residents and working groups etc. i would wish for more clarity, transparency and more listening to each other..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) 1.Working collectively more out of a space of genuine trust and optimism.
2. Opening to the world to co-create a better future for Auroville, India & the world at large..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
Faster Developments
Faster Demography

Specific expertise needed:
Technical background either with design, architecture, building construction or planning.

2nd profile:
-Mm Waterincharge coordinator for the last 20 years,
-Biggest city water distribution Aws exe.
-The Varuna water infra works
-Naturellement team

Please describe your other skills:
Geometra Eng. degree, water distribution systems,mapping, surveys, Solar systems,water bodies, big infra.piping works,etc.

2nd profile:
Geometra degrees, water infra expert, land surveyor and building design, alternative energies implementation experience, etc.

Time available for this work:
Part-time.

Please briefly and clearly describe your aspirations and vision for this work:
To develop and sustain the implementation of the Av infrastructure and in particular of the water plan in all its aspects: distribution sourcing, fundraising.

2nd profile:
Having been the implementer and manager of the Av biggest water works and involved in Av general city infra, I would like to help progress in this aspect and other as well.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) The key change I would like to see is for people to come together for progress, not be stuck in their ideology, positions, interests and religiosity..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) More involvement from the residents in the organization of our community and more engagement from the working groups towards the community..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) In the past Auroville contributions were basically based in Grants from GoI and donations. Lately the main income of Auroville and its future is in the Commercial Units contributions. Special care should be provided on them. Nurture - Regulations - Licenses - Agreements - Taxes - Import/Export - Indian Marketing - Worldwide Marketing - ECommerce, etc. There are lot of things that we are improvising every single day, and not just to see our Balance Sheets/PandLs every 6 months..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) Commitment and Competencies to enable the community to grow together. Better resource management to increase efficiencies and allow sustainable development.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
I would like to see new buildings respecting more the ecological realities and the creation of renting homes for Aurovilians. On the economical level, I would like to see each Aurovilian receiving a maintenance more easily.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
I wish to see more participation on the collective organization and a larger representation of all parts of our community.
I wish to see a real shift from personal and individual "economy" towards a more collective one, closer to the ideals of Auroville.
I wish we are able to support and develop new and existing projects/units in order to generate the incomes we needs.

Specific expertise needed:
Administration
Other.

Specific expertise:
Conceptual planning, having been associated with L'avenir D'Auroville for 10 years from 1968 to 1978 and then from 2000 till 2010 and member of taskforce re land protection from 2012.

Time available for this work:
Part-time.

Describe your skill set
Fluent in English, good spoken Tamil, French - expert in computer use - expert in mapping - expert in identifying lands in the Master Plan area - Good contacts with locals. Good relation with the Foundation... Good knowledge in buildings.

Describe your strength
Efficient in action - working in the fields since more than 40 years.

Time available for this work
Full-time

Your aspirations and vision for this work
To improve efficiency in mastering developments in the Master Plan area.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) Again, such a broad question... In the context of working groups: integrity, transparency, accountability, stop power and personal trips, etc: nothing too fancy, i guess.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) The changes I need and can work on is in myself and to contribute to the community I first need to understand how it works before anything else!.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) No response available.

Describe your skill set
Worked in Auroville'future, galaxy plans models and architecture. Many other services and units of Auroville. Vast-experience in other states and overseas. B.V.Doshi, Anupama Kundoo, Dominic Dube etc…

Describe your strength
In a vision of the Mother's dream, work towards her goal.

Time available for this work
Full-time

Your aspirations and vision for this work
Since born brought up in Auroville, my pure Aspiration and vision for this work in been always in my cells.

Describe your skill set
Speak English, French, Tamil. Write English, French.
Clear mind, can track an issue.
Can summarize and communicate.
Have learned active listening with open heart with Restorative Circles.
Can keep financial accounts

Describe your strength
In Auroville since 1980.
Have always been in Services.
Have set up environment and animal related projects.
Am focussed on a goal and deliver.

Time available for this work
Part-time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
Auroville Council is one body that can take ground breaking initiatives, set up projects towards realizing the ideals of Auroville.
More efficiency, accountability,transparency, justice and heart, in our administration, I wish to contribute to.

Specific expertise needed:
Technical background either with design, architecture, building construction or planning.

Time available for this work:
Full-time.

Please describe your skill-set
In Auroville, I worked for 6 years in the Housing Service. Then project manager of Kalpana project, in constant relation and close work with the architects, builders, contractors, engineers, finance management.

Please describe your strength
Determination, confidence, constantly aspiring for improvement in the work.

Time available for this work
Start with part time and can work for full time if it is needed.

Please briefly and clearly describe your aspirations and vision for this work
Active participation for building our infrastructure, the protection and consolidation of the Auroville land in the master plan, in order to secure the future and be able to build the city in accordance with the master plan and the galaxy. Less bureaucracy, encourage and facilitate all the initiatives for the building of Auroville.

Work experience:
Entry group member (8 years); RAS member (2 years). Discipline farm work, started horizon community, since 1985 working at Matrimandir. Working as a Coordinator at Matrimandir, looking at landscape work at Matrimandir, garden development etc.

What area of work are you interested in?
No answer available.

Describe your skill set
I am good at managing and communicating with people. I am also good in administration skills. I am an active listener and am dependable. I like working in a team and am also good in liaising with government officials.

Describe your strength
I am a good organizer and have a good record as a hard-working member. I believe in keeping the community informed on various matters and also take input from the community. I take initiatives to complete various tasks.

I have been part of the Working Committee, 10 years ago for a good number of years and have effectively worked with the various task of the Working Committee. I have served the community from my heart.

Time available for this work
Full-time

Your aspirations and vision for this work
My dream is to work and focus towards the Mother's dream and Unity of Auroville community which includes people from all nationality and background to be supported and seen equally.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) More individuals with required skills and capacity coming forward to contribute by joining working group. More tolerance towards differences in individuals.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
Less process
Less fear of "community"
Simplicity in selection for these tasks - the more complicated we make it the more is the notion of power.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) There is my interest, together with support new housing projects for young adults and staying healthy!.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) I would like to see more harmony & transparency, eliminate corruption and discrimination, promote fairness & equality, taking everyone's needs into consideration, working towards unity in diversity. In Her Light,..

Specific expertise needed:
Technical background either with design, architecture, building construction or planning.

Time available for this work:
Part-time.

Specific expertise needed:
Communication.

Time available for this work:
Part-time
I volunteer for part-time but can make myself available for full time if all goes well and if needed.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community
I would like also to be a resource person for L'Avenir in order to improve the Accessibility in Auroville . I would like to see all the groups working together harmoniously to help Auroville grow positevely accordingly Mother's Dream

Describe your skill set
I have served in many major working groups, specifically two terms at the FAMC. I am also a long standing member of the ABC support group.

Describe your strength
Understanding of Auroville's functioning. Familiar with electronic tools for facilitating group decisions. Good command of English. Extensive experience in administration. Experience also in managing commercial units. Interested to further explore the "No-Exchange-of-money Economy".

Time available for this work
Part-time.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
Improve efficiency in decision making. Strike a balance between Governing Board demands regarding compliance with administrative norms and community needs of experimentation and self determination.

Describe your skill set
A, Worked in Auroville water service as a storekeeper b, Teacher in Future school for six years c, Working as an Accountant in Housing service last ten years.

Describe your strength
Moderate Accountant and Moderate report maker.

Time available for this work
Other.

Your aspirations and vision for this work
Since I am working as an accountant since las ten years, I am really fond of working with numbers..

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) More participatory organizational, less rigidity with mandates and policies. Peace.

Please mention one or two key changes that you would like to see in the community.
1) One of the changes I believe will make a big difference is to acknowledge each other. (It is my personal dream to see individuals, working groups have a system of acknowledging an email received.) This point makes me realise I understand conceptually what I like to see as change but I don't have practical ideas to implement. thank you. this is food for thought.