Volunteer Spotlight: David Schokker
Rebecca Waters
Chairperson
View from the DDD Perth 2017 Speaker and Sponsor party (David Schokker (opens in a new tab))
Volunteers are the lifeblood of DDD Perth. In order to pull off such a conference, we need volunteers on the ground before, during and after the big day. We simply couldn’t do it without them.
This week, I spent some time chatting with one of the many volunteers of DDD Perth, David Schokker.
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David, how did you come across DDD?
I was introduced to DDD by a fellow volunteer. As I have done other large scale events I felt that I could help with DDD and share my experience.
How did you help out on the day?
I was one of the event photographers, responsible for documenting the various interesting things that happen on the day. (Ed: you can check out photos from the day, taken by David and others, over on Flickr (opens in a new tab))
DDD Perth 2017 (opens in a new tab)
What was the most memorable part of your volunteering experience?
The overwhelming amount of appreciation not only myself but for the entire volunteer team. The personal gratitude is why I do events like this.
Would you recommend volunteering at DDD? Why?
Of course, the team is wonderful and diverse.
Not only do you get to help make an event such as DDD happen, but you also get a chance to mingle with some of the best people in their fields of expertise.
Did you meet and mingle with anyone that was particularly awesome?
Yeah meeting Kris (opens in a new tab) (@web_goddess (opens in a new tab)) was amazing, I got to hang out with her before her preso so it was unique to meet a new friend before seeing what they excel in. It really opened my eyes to how strong of a person she is and what great things she does with the community.
Will you be volunteering in 2018?
If you guys want me, of course!
David, I promise, we want you.