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His
reason for
becoming
a volunteer at the Park ...
"I have spent a lot of time in the rain forest and park land,
but not in the mangroves. I thought it is an interestingly different
ecology. And I wanted to learn something about it and be able to
share it with the others".
His
experience as
one ...
"I was a teacher for a couple of years a long time ago, teaching
dry old Maths and Chemistry, which are equivalent to dead subjects.
Guiding the visitors around the Park is like teaching a live interactive
subject, which gives much more pleasure".
"And I really enjoy it! There is always something new to pick
up and it is great when visitors tell you that they have learnt
a lot from you and never knew there is such an interesting place
as Sungei Buloh Nature Park".
His
thoughts
and wishes for
the Park ...
"On the good side, I think the staff have improved. The present
staff are very dedicated and really have the interests of the Park
at heart. But the closed boardwalks are really missed. They are
perhaps the most interesting feature of the Park and the sooner
they are restored, the better".
His
advice to
other volunteers ...
"I'm sure most of the other regular volunteers share the same
sentiments as me. It feels great when we are able to infect others
with the same desire to know more about nature with our enthusiasm.
Like David Teo, a fellow volunteer, always says, "Do it with
a smile." I believe the best way is to actually enjoy it and
let the passion in us do the talking".
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He
was the Chairman of the volunteer committee in 1998. Passing on the
reigns to new blood, he took on the role as the Honorary Secretary
in 1999 and 2000. He plans the guiding schedule for volunteers, trains
and develops new volunteers to take on the challenge. Meet Keith Hillier,
aged 71, a Park volunteer since 1997. |
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