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

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Dear Newspaper Organiser, My name is Robbie and I am writing
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letter to apply to become a volunteer for the charity event that you are hosting.
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, having the opportunity to support others is the sole reason for applying for
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role. I feel rewarded when I am able to help someone successfully overcome their challenges.
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, when I saw the event post in the newspaper about raising funds for disabled children, I threw myself in immediately. I
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believe that I am the perfect candidate for
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venue, as I have rich experience in volunteering. I used to be a member of the voluntary teaching club in my high school, where we taught English to pupils in schools in
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regional areas. To
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day, I am still proud of myself for being able to make some contributions to the lives of others.
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but not least, I will strive my best to support
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event with the skillsets I harnessed. I can utilise my proficient communication skills to facilitate charity presentations
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guide visitors and run other errands if necessary. Let me know if you have any more questions about me and look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Robbie

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Consider providing more specific examples of how your skills could be applied during the event. This would enhance the clarity of your ideas.
coherence and cohesion
Try to break down the content into clearer sections, ensuring that each paragraph focuses on one clear idea. This will aid in improving coherence.
task achievement
Your enthusiasm and motivation to help charity causes are clearly conveyed.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a warm and professional tone, which is suitable for communication in this context.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • volunteer
  • charity event
  • personal connection
  • experience
  • skills
  • promote
  • logistics
  • contribute
  • teamwork
  • organizing events
  • booths
  • community involvement
  • resonate
  • support
  • application
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