Having witnessed first-hand the rescue and rehabilitation work that the Wild Futures’ dedicated team carries out, I have no hesitation in offering my support to their valuable efforts to protect primates and habitats, and I wish their campaign to end the primate pet trade every success.
Julie Walters CBE
Actress and Comedienne
Nicola O’ Brien – Fundraising and PR Assistant
Having completed a degree in BSc Animal Management and Welfare, Nicola arrived at the Monkey Sanctuary as a volunteer in September 2009 for 5 weeks and ended up returning to volunteer for 6 months as Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. Half way into this position, Nicola joined the fundraising team. Nicola has been able to take on many new skills and responsibilities in this role and has enjoyed developing the Adoption scheme in particular.
Previously alongside her education, Nicola had volunteered at various animal sanctuaries and rescue centres, including spending a summer in Greece working with endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtles (caretta caretta) being involved in rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles and their release back into the wild. In her spare time Nicola volunteers with local and national groups to actively campaign on animal issues and organises events to spread awareness.
