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Band 6.5

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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I trust
this
 letter finds you in good health. I am writing to express my keen interest in volunteering at the museum. The significance of museums transcends any era as they offer valuable insights into the history of mankind and showcase precious antiquities. I learned about the
volunteer
 opportunity from a close friend who shares my passion for history and ancient
artifacts
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. Having previously worked in a museum two years ago, I acquired essential skills and developed a deeper appreciation for the work involved.
Consequently
, my enthusiasm for contributing to
such
 an environment has grown, prompting my desire to
volunteer
 once again. I am currently pursuing an MPhil in History, with classes scheduled in the morning.
However
, I am available to dedicate my evenings to
volunteer
 work at the museum. I kindly request your permission to work part-time as a
volunteer
 during these hours. I appreciate your consideration of my request and am sincerely thankful for the opportunity. Yours obediently, Ramisha.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure the letter has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The content should be presented in a well-organised manner, with each paragraph expressing a single clear idea.
task achievement
Adopt a consistent tone appropriate for a letter to the museum director. A more formal tone is generally expected for such correspondence.
coherence cohesion
The letter should open with an appropriate salutation, such as 'Dear [Director's Name or Museum Director]', and close with a more formal sign-off, such as 'Kind regards' or 'Sincerely', instead of 'Yours obediently'.
task achievement
Elaborate on your reasons for wanting to volunteer, linking this to your own personal interests or goals, as well as any past experiences that make you a suitable candidate, to fully address the task.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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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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