Our People

Meet the wonderful people of Wild Mountains

The Board

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    Richard Barakat

    President

  • Richard Zoomers

    Richard Zoomers

    Secretary

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    Emma Scragg

    Treasurer

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    Liz Cameron

    Director

Centre Manager

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Meg Cossar leads the team on the ground.

Meg is a registered teacher with diverse work experience in environmental education in National Parks and schools both nationally and internationally.

Susan Zoomers
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Key Volunteers

Volunteers are the beating heart of Wild Mountains. Our Key Volunteers use their skills and passions to bring Wild Mountains alive.

Richard - Landcare Manager

Susan - Venue Support

Tatiana - Volunteer Events Coordinator

Katie - Social Media Content Creator

Jodi - Program Leader

Sophia - NextGen Team Leader

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Volunteers

Wild Mountains has welcomed thousands of volunteers over the years. From rainforest regeneration to building, cooking to cleaning, website making to applying for charity status. There is a job for everyone!

Wild Mountains is a member of Volunteering QLD.

Keep an eye out for upcoming volunteer events and roles.

Volunteer Today
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