| Jo Nevin |
Guest Services |
Jo volunteers every Wednesday, more often than not she is the co-ordinator on the day. She is thorough and organised. She is very accommodating when unexpected things crop up – only to pleased to assist Guest Services. She tries to ensure that her vol’s are given a variety of task and keeps them happy and motivated. Jo can be counted on – on the busiest of days and will assist guests as much as is humanly possible. She follows up on tasks and ensures that all around her feel supported. She is bubbly and thoughtful and a pleasure to work with. |
| Pam Lord |
Guest Services |
Pam is a a supportive, positive and approachable volunteer in her daily work, role as a coordinator and mentor to new trainees. |
| Alan Laithwaite |
Guest Services |
Alan has been described as a 'dream' volunteer as he is a constant delight to work with, people seem to be his passion, which with his engaging personality and encyclopedic knowledge of all things Taronga make him excellent in all aspects of his Volunteer role. Alan is a willing and enthusiastic volunteer who makes himself available for extra tasks and performs them cheerfully. He is a fine example to trainees and new volunteers. |
| Dinah Beeston |
Guest Services |
Dinah is a long standing volunteer who has helped many new volunteers and also coordinators in their day to day activities, regularly volunteering in multiple areas of the zoo Dinah's cheery disposition and hard work ethic ensures that everything that Dinah does is done to the highest standard. |
| Judy Ashenden |
Guest Services |
Judy attended a fearless at Taronga course and was a great support to other students, not only throughout the day but also by following up with them after, her nominator says 'the course would have been much harder to get through without Judy there' |
| Christine Wenborn |
Behavioural Studies Unit |
Christine has not only performs tasks requested, but also actively and enthusiastically communicated the role of BSU to other members of staff, visitors and people outside of the zoo – to anyone who will listen. Her duties have included giving talks, and she was especially well received, and considered inspirational, by our own YATZ. Christine’s love of the zoo is the best advert we can hope for J |
| Dinah Beeston |
Foundation |
Dinah was instrumental in helping Zoo Parent get through a very busy Christmas period, often staying back until the work was done, which meant that Christmas orders were fulfilled on time, resulting in very happy Zoo Parents. She really is a wonderful member of our team and her wicked sense of humour is the bonus in getting to work with Dinah! |
| Samira Helaoui |
Life Sciences - Taronga Wildlife Hospital |
Samira is kind hearted and always willing and enthusiastic to help out on section in any way she can. She is very keen to learn and is currently studying captive animal management and is going to study veterinary nursing next year as she has enjoyed it so much. |
| Megan Johnson |
Life Sciences - Primates & Ungulates |
Megan is a great support to her team, and is always enthusiastic no matter what the task. She uses common sense and her own initiative to keeper herself busy with work that assists keepers day to day routine. |
| Volunteer Tracking Team 2012 |
Various |
The Volunteer tracking team was made up of Volunteers from across the Zoo, including ‘old hands’ and a few who were tracking on their very first day!! No matter the experience level, all the Volunteers - without fail – threw themselves into tracking with good humour, passion and support for the project. Many volunteers showed great initiative, proactively starting the tracks once trained and even doing multiple tracks on one day – that shows commitment!! At the end of the project 120 tracks were completed – around half by volunteers. |
| Zara Bending & Courtney Morgans |
Community Conservation |
Dubbed the Dynamic Duo, Xara and Court achieve much more than we could expect from just two people. From campaign research, development and evaulation through to data entry for conservation projects, these two have made a huge contribution to their team. |
| Ellen Wilson |
Life Sciences - Carnivores |
Ellen is committed, reliable and has a cheery and happy disposition making her a valuable member of the Carnivore team |
| Jordan Michelmore |
People & Learning |
Jordan is an extremely bubbly, enthusiastic and committed volunteer on the
Carnivore section. She has many different roles within the zoo and maintains a high
level of professionalism in all aspects. |
| Fred Peterson |
Behavioural Studies Unit |
Fred is always there with a solution no matter whether it is within his scope and role in Animal Watch. Whenever we face challenges with ideas and how to bring them to fruition within the Animal Enrichment area, he will always take time to assist and often come up with ways of helping ups make it happen |
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