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/Mdm, I saw the advert in the newspapers that you are looking for people who are willing to help out at the
museum
on
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basis. I would like to apply to be a volunteer if you still need one.
Although
History was not my most favourite subject during my school days, I started to have an interest in it during my undergraduate study. Clothes worn in various parts of the world throughout history especially amazed me. I have been to your
museum
a few times before and I spent most of my time on the 2nd floor where you have a collection of old textiles displayed. With my knowledge
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textiles, I believe I can be a guide to share my knowledge with
museum
visitors.
Additionally
, I currently
work
as an accountant, and I can help to
work
on the accounts too
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if you would like me to. Since I am currently doing an office job on weekdays, I can use either a morning half or an afternoon half of my weekends to
work
at the
museum
. I can start
work
immediately. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours faithfully, Norah Chen
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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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