Warwick volunteer celebrates 30 years in tourism

Volunteer Jean Frankland with Destination Southern Downs' Rob Hamilton.
Volunteer Jean Frankland with Destination Southern Downs' Rob Hamilton.

JEAN Frankland has reached her 30th year as a volunteer tourist officer at the Warwick visitor information centre.

Rob Hamilton of Destination Southern Downs estimates that Mrs Frankland had spoken with more than 40,000 visitors during the years she had volunteered.

"It is amazing that Jean has committed herself to more than 30 years of voluntary service to Warwick, the region and the nation"," he said.

"My time as a tourist officer has been great fun, I've had a good time and met some wonderful people".

The Visitor Information Centres in Warwick and Stanthorpe are gateways for visitors to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.



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