Volunteers from Tourism Noosa’s Visitor Information Centre came together on Friday evening to celebrate National Volunteer Week, in recognition of the significant contribution they provide to Noosa’s tourism industry.
Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said the Volunteers play a critical role in providing a warm welcome to visitors in Noosa.
“We typically have over 200,000 visitors walk through the doors of the Information Centre each year on Hastings Street and our friendly Volunteers are there to welcome, inspire and provide information to not only help visitors enjoy their stay, but also to support tourism members in Noosa,“ she said.
“Whether it is providing information on where to stay, tours and experiences, restaurants and in general, just providing that local knowledge that we know visitors are seeking out, the Volunteers share this with visitors each and every day.
“The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days and is manned by 70 Volunteers with a combined estimate of nearly 600 years of experience.
“Our Volunteers are one of the most passionate group of Volunteers I have encountered and on this occasion we acknowledged 4 Volunteers who have reached a milestone of being a part of the Centre for over 20 years and 2 Volunteers who have been there for over 25 years. That is dedication and commitment right there.
“The Volunteers enjoyed an evening of fun, laughter, awards, a glass of wine and some nibbles amongst Volunteers who have become friends.“
Volunteer Dianne Lindsay said, “Volunteering at the Noosa Visitor Information Centre is very rewarding. It is fabulous to assist our visitors to experience all that the Noosa Shire has to offer.“
“I can even find new things to see or do for those who have been to Noosa many times before. I too have learnt so much about our region and I always enjoy the company of my fellow volunteers. Not a shift goes by without a laugh or two.“
Food and drink was kindly provided by Heads of Noosa, Boiling Pot, Milk Bar, Bettys Burgers, Grill’d and Noosa Heads Surf Club.
FUN FACTS: Seven Noosa experiences Volunteers recommend to visitors:
1. Noosa National Park
2. Noosa Everglades
3. Fraser Island Tours and the Great Beach Drive
4. Noosa Country Drives
5. Noosa Ferry trip to explore Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
6. Restaurants throughout the villages
7. Peregian Village
