Volunteer Spotlight: Joseph Lily

Our Volunteer of the Month for October is Joseph Lily. Joe, as he is affectionately called, has been a fantastic addition to our volunteer team. He’s already amassed over 275 hours and has been getting rave reviews. He can most commonly be seen as part of our Wildlife Encounter.

His energetic personality has left guests feeling positive. He has presented that “wow” factor that we look for in our volunteers and has reflected the essence of Flamingo Gardens well. Our staff love working with him and the guests love him even more. We couldn’t be prouder to call him a Flamingo Gardens volunteer and we’re incredibly enthused about his future here. Thank you, Joe. We really appreciate you!

Volunteer Spotlight: Bendaly Muzeau

Our Volunteer of the Month for August is Bendaly Muzeau. Bendaly has been volunteering with us all summer and has been exceptional. His attitude has always been positive. He is very receptive and has been extremely helpful particularly with our exhibit in the gallery. Bendaly has also often assisted at the Tram where he has kept up our standard of cleanliness and engaged with our guests before they have gone on the tour. Every time we have called upon Bendaly, he has been available and we couldn’t be more thankful for the time he has given us.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ruth Nunez

Our Volunteer of the Month for July is Ruth Nunez. Ruth has been volunteering with us since the start of the summer and has been phenomenal. She is extremely attentive and warm. She has been a major help in the gallery with our exhibit but has also spent time as an aviary guide. Additionally she’s helped at the tram, cafe, and gift shop on numerous occasions. She’s already completed over 40 hours in such a short time and continues to exemplify what it means to be a volunteer at Flamingo Gardens. We are thankful to have her with us.

Volunteer Spotlight: Garry Souffrant

Our Volunteer of the Month for June is Garry Souffrant. Garry has been volunteering with us for months has been someone who can adapt to anything. On any given day he has helped us at the tram, Wray Home, and gift shop. Garry had also been a guide in our Gallery throughout various exhibits. He provides service with a smile on his face at all times and displays humility in everything. We are both proud and thankful to have Garry as apart of our volunteer team.

Volunteer Spotlight: Kelvin Moncayo

Volunteer of the Month for April is Kelvin Moncayo. Kelvin has volunteered with us all month and taken part in everything. Kelvin has frequently been a guide in the gallery for our most recent exhibit but he’s also been a friendly face at our Tram Station. He’s spent a lot of time assisting our Food Services team in the cafe and has volunteered over 50 hours this month. We appreciate the initiative Kelvin has taken and the consistency he has provided as a volunteer.

Volunteer Spotlight: Patrick Anello

Volunteer of the Month for February is Patrick Anello. Patrick has been with us volunteering for almost 4 years now. He has helped us with events and occasionally in our Wray Home but most notably volunteers in Guest Services. He’s one of the most welcoming and friendly faces we have. He’s a wealth of knowledge and knows so much about Flamingo Gardens and what the experience is like here. He has also contributed over 500 hours. Patrick has made the experience here so pleasant for both guests and employees and we are so happy to have him.

Volunteer Spotlight: Isabella Anzalone

Our Volunteer of the Month for January is Isabella Anzalone. Bella has been with us over 4 years and has volunteered everywhere you can think of. She always helps us in preparation for events but can often be seen guiding, cleaning the tram, helping in our gift shop, assisting in the cafe, making bags of flamingo food to be sold in the gift shop and so much more. Her continued excellence and dedication to the garden has truly been appreciated. Thank you Bella for all your hard work.

Volunteer Spotlight: Dalia Latife

Our Volunteer of the Month is Dalia Latife. Dalia has been volunteering with us for some time now and can most notably be seen with a camera in hand. Dalia has aided us for numerous events where she has not only captured the essence of Flamingo Gardens but also the various personalities of our staff as well. When called upon she has been gracious and active. Her energy is radiant and always has a smile on her face further incentivizing guests and employees to want to be apart of the photos she takes. As we end this year we are thankful for all the events Dalia has been apart and look forward to many more.

Volunteer Spotlight: Abberdean Lewis

Volunteer of the month for November is Abberdean Lewis. Abby as we call her has been instrumental to our food services department this month. She has volunteered almost every day both during the day and at night for our Winter Wonderland event. Everyone in the Flamingo Café raves about her attention to detail, hospitality, and efficiency. She’s been extremely helpful and has volunteered almost 100 hours this month. Abby came to us at the perfect time and has made an immediate impact. We are extremely lucky to have her.

 

Volunteer Spotlight: Jamie Sanders

Our Volunteer of Month for October is Jamie Sanders. Jamie has been a phenomenal volunteer who assisted us in the cafe and contributed over a 100 hours in that month. Guests have raved about her personality, hospitality, effectiveness, and her ability to take direction. She has done so well and has been such an addition to that department that they decided to hire her. We are extremely grateful to Jamie for coming to Flamingo Gardens and we can’t wait to continue to work with her. 

Welcome to the Team Jamie!