A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the unpaid work. In your letter: Explain why you want to do voluntary work at the museum. Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful. Give details of when you would be available for work.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my interest in the position of Event Coordinator at your
Museum
of Natural History which was advertised in the local newspapers
last
week. With an educational background in History and Science, I have always been fascinated by the diverse collection of
artifacts
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showcased at the
museum
. Volunteering at the
museum
will give me an opportunity to be closer to the magnificent pieces of history and will
also
help me in
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research project that I am undertaking at Monash University. I bring with me extensive experience in volunteering at other local museums where I conducted ‘Know Your History’ sessions on topics related to Pre-Historic Animals, Early Humans and Evolution of Sciences for the local public.
Furthermore
, I have
also
planned and arranged for conferences where eminent speakers in the field of archaeology and geology spoke to gatherings of more than 100 people. Using my prior experience, I can help the
museum
by designing engaging events and increasing footfalls. I can
also
help answer questions that
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may have given my academic learnings. I am available in the afternoons, Mondays to Thursdays starting
next
week until 05th September. I hope you would consider my application and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Moonis
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Enthusiastic
  • Volunteer
  • Part-time
  • Unpaid work
  • Museum director
  • Skills and qualities
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Team player
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Positive attitude
  • Availability
  • Professional goals
  • Community contribution
  • References
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