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Two students from Greater New Bedford Vocational-Technical School have been serving as interns at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park this summer. Sara Elmoussaoui and Richard Johnson, both of whom will be entering their senior year of high school, joined the staff to do research and assist with Something Fishy summer camp. The two have been carrying out water quality testing on the Acushnet River and offering programs to the public to share the information they have collected.
Richard Johnson, who studies environmental science at Voc Tech, says he has, “learned some valuable skills that will help me in the future.” Sara Elmoussaoui, also in the environmental science program, enjoys the “hands-on activities” of the summer camp and meeting new people. Johnson added that he recommends volunteering with the national park.
The park is currently seeking friendly volunteers to assist with front desk operations and the park bookstore. For more information contact Emily Prigot, the volunteer coordinator, by phone at 508-996-4095 x 6105, or by email at emily_prigot@nps.gov.
