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

Dear Sir or Madam, I am Sophie, a new resident in Vancouver. I have heard that your museum is in need of volunteers and I think I am
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a history degree, which offers me
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, I have experienced 5 years of voluntary work at the museum in my hometown
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I am free during the weekends and after 5 p.m.
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working days. I look forward
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, Sophie Zhang

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grammar
Fix spelling and grammar. For example, 'quite handy' should be 'quite handy' and 'volunteering' is the correct form. Also use 'Best regards' for closing.
coherence and cohesion
Break the letter into clear parts. One idea per paragraph: why you want to help, your skills, and your available time.
tone
Use a formal tone and a correct closing, like 'Dear Sir or Madam,' at the top and 'Yours sincerely' or 'Best regards' at the end.
task achievement
Be clear on when you can work and how to reach you. State your hours in a simple way.
content relevance
Mention your past work in a museum in a simple way to show you are fit for the job.
content
You say you live in the area and want to help.
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You have past work in a museum, which fits what they want.
tone
Polite tone and regard for the other party.

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.

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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