A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntarily 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 voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid 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 Curator, I am writing to let you know that I am interested in the voluntary work at the
museum
. I'd love to work at the
museum
because I see it as an opportunity to meet with new people and
also
to add my knowledge of the city. I have been looking forward to
this
and I am excited about it.
Firstly
, I believe I will be an asset to the
museum
because of my excellent command of English. I am a native speaker, so having me around would help the Customers coming to the
museum
.
Also
, I am friendly and always with a broad smile.
Secondly
, I remember things easily and as
such
taking people around and explaining things to them wouldn't be a problem at all.
Finally
, I would like to let you that I can't join immediately
,
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because I am currently engaged in school work.
However
, I will be free to start at the
museum
in two weeks time,
that is
the twenty-fifth of November. I am looking forward to working with you and your team, thank you for your consideration. Yours Sincerely, Rotimi
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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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