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Massachusetts Community Water Watch

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Students will collect, identify, and analyze samples. During the field days, students will gather and split into

teams to collect samples, do shoreline surveys, and learn about the issues.

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A smaller group of students will further catalog and analyze the samples taken from the river. Students will

interpret data and present it in graphs, with the ultimate goal of creating a map of species populations

overlaying an aerial map, with photos of species samples and habitat. This information will be published on a

website and in a report that will be delivered to media, as well as turned into an educational curriculum for

schools.

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Students will work with local nurseries and the campus to gather plant materials and supplies for a

planting event on Earth Day. Students will coordinate volunteers, visibility, and media for the event.

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River Monitoring Workshop Students will organize field days in which students will learn why and how to

perform water quality testing and shoreline surveys. Days will include expert speakers and education on water

quality issues.

Sample Cover Letter

511 Goodell Drive

Amherst, MA 01003

January 19, 2016

Volunteer Coordinator

Massachusetts Community Water Watch

44 Winter Street

Boston, MA 02108

Dear Volunteer Coordinator:

This letter is to apply for work as a volunteer with Massachusetts Community Water Watch, an opportunity I found

through the Office of Civic Engagement and Service-Learning at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I am a first

year student with interests in biology and environmental conservation.

In my lab classes, I regularly practice collecting pond water samples, and analyzing them to identify organisms. As a

member of the Computer Science Club I learned how to use Excel to catalog findings and create graphs.

With my experience as a camp counselor, I am comfortable creating and running fun outdoor group activities. When I

was assigned by my supervisor to serve in the role of Head Counselor I was able to coordinate and collaborate with

other counselors to organize an all-day hike.

After 3 years on the debate team, I feel confident when presenting educational topics to a young audience. As team

President I organized a successful marketing campaign to increase the visibility of our team activites, including an

interview with local media.

In addition to furthering my interest in biology through this internship, I look forward to using my organizational and

leadership skills to assist the environment. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Claire Lakes

Sample Volunteer Description