You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter: -explain why you are interested in helping -Give details suitable past experience -suggest ways you might help with the event.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
letter in reference to the advert which was published in the Dawn Newspaper on Sunday, May 18, 2021, about a charity event.
Firstly
, I have a strong desire to help people in need especially old people and children.
Second,
I have a diploma in geriatrics as well. Let me brief you about my past experience. I've volunteered previously in
such
charity events where the focus is on their development and raising awareness about their needs.
Last
year only, the organisation for which I helped was able to raise enough money that
helped
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help
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20 families. Would you please consider my application for volunteering? I have worked in an old home which has helped me in assessing their needs. I work remotely so I can help in planning the event
also
. I will be able to volunteer 2 hours daily till the event date. Thank you for your consideration. Abbas Khan
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task achievement
Your letter successfully addresses all parts of the task, but it would benefit from additional details about your suggestions for how you might help with the event.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph generally contains a single main idea; however, some paragraphs could be more clearly focused. For example, combining related ideas into a single paragraph could improve clarity.
coherence cohesion
Your letter has a clear and logical structure, making it easy for the reader to follow your points.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriately formal and polite.
task achievement
You use a suitable and consistent writing tone throughout your letter.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • applicant
  • volunteer
  • enthusiasm
  • charity event
  • community
  • experience
  • organize
  • coordinator
  • logistics
  • promotions
  • skills
  • teamwork
  • responsibility
  • dedication
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