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 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

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
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letter regarding the advertisement which has published
last
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Sunday newspaper.
Accordingly
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to the notice, you are looking at a person who is very close and willing to work unpaid.
Therefore
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, I would like to assist you as a volunteer.
Firstly
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, I am a student, studying History and Art at Eastern University, Australia. I think
this
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will be a great opportunity to gain more experience in the history and some historical arts which belong to your museum.
In addition
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to that, I have experience in handling inventory and keeping records. Because before entering the university, I have involved in voluntary work at Central Public Library.
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, I have confidence enough to handle the cleaning and maintenance work at your premises. I would like to take
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opportunity to enhance my voluntary workbook. I am available at weekends.
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, I am free after 4.30 p.m. every weekday.
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, I can join
accordingly
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to your wish.
Finally
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, I am looking forward to hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need
further
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details. Yours faithfully K. Lan
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Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

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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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