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Volunteering is when you devote your time and effort to helping others or joining organizations that do not take money into consideration. First you should choose an organization to volunteer for. Once you've found an organization you want to contribute to, you can write a letter outlining your reasons for volunteering, your desired position and your skills and experience. By learning how to write a letter to apply for a volunteer position and what information to present in it, you will be able to find a life-changing role at the organization that interests you.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Find the desired location

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   Take a look at volunteer positions looking for candidates. These positions are usually posted on the website of a company, it may be on the same list of other paid jobs, or on a dedicated list of volunteer work.
   • Explore a variety of locations to find the best one.
   • Find out what skills are required for the position that interests you. You should consider this before you apply, as even though they are unpaid, volunteering still requires volunteers to have certain skills, experience and education.

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   Learn about the organization. Once you've found the position you're looking for, you'll need to have some understanding of the company or organization you want to join. Although you love and are qualified for a particular position, it is possible that the organizational values ​​are different from yours. Before signing up for a volunteer, you should make sure that you feel happy doing the job and that you are the right candidate for the organization.
   • Read the organization's goals and mission.This information is usually available somewhere on the organization's website. Research in advance will help you save time and not be disappointed when entering work.

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   Find contact information. Whether the volunteer position you want to apply for is posted online or in printed form, there will be contact information for interested candidates. You need to know who is responsible for recruiting the new employee as well as his contact information.
   • If there is no relevant contact information on the job ad, try searching on the organization's website to find out who is in charge of the recruitment there. You will probably need to contact the organization's human resources department for information.
   • If the hiring decision depends on a senior employee, you may have to send a letter personally to that person.
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Part 2 of 3: Writing letters

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   Write professionally. You should write a letter to apply for a volunteer position as you would when writing a letter to apply for a paid job. The letter should show your professionalism and suitability for the job. A bad letter can lose your chance.
   • Use the right font sizes and fonts consistently. Use a font size of 10 to 12 and choose a font that is easy to read, and the font is clear like sans-serif fonts. A few professional font styles include Arial, Century Gothic, Futura, Lucida Sans, News Gothic, Technical, Times New Roman, and Rockwell.
   • Do not use uncommon font colors. The body of the letter should be in black.

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   Format the layout of the letter. Present the letter in the right format to show your professionalism as much as possible.
   • Provide your contact information in the upper left corner of the letter. Contact information includes full name, address, telephone number and email address.
   • Take a line or two, then write the recipient information. Start with the recipient's full name (or appropriate title if you don't know the last name, e.g. Ms.Stone (Ms. Stone)), work department, organization name and address.
   • You can add a date to let readers know when you sent your letter of application. The date may lie between your contact information and the organization's information for which you are applying.

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   Opening letter. The first thing you should do (after providing your and the organization's contact information) is to say hello to the recipient with their title. If the recipient has a doctorate, you should call by the title of doctor (Dr.), otherwise you can call it Mr. (Mr.) or Mrs. (Ms). If you do not know the gender of the recipient, you can use your full name instead of the title.If the job ad does not provide contact information and you do not know who you should mail to, you can write a subject line for a respectful greeting.

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   Write the first paragraph. In this paragraph, you need to introduce yourself to the recruiter and state the purpose of the letter.
   • Write a statement showing interest in the position.
   • Mention how you know how to find a volunteer.
   • Write two to three sentences outlining your experience and expertise in the field of application.
   • Recommended if you have formal training or have studied the field of application.
   • State how important your organization's mission or goal is to you. You should also align your expertise, experience, and interest in the mission of the organization. Show the employer that you are willing and able to contribute to their common cause.

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   Write the second paragraph. After you have introduced yourself and expressed your desire to apply for a volunteer position in the first paragraph, let the employer know more about you in this paragraph.
   • Talk about the work history, the volunteer work and the relevance of those experiences to the position. If your previous job was not directly related to the volunteer position, you can use your work history to highlight certain specific strengths of yourself. You can focus on the work ethic, dedication to the current or old company and any skills related to the position.
   • Identify skills that are useful or relevant for the job and explain why those skills are now useful for the employer.
   • If you have any major achievements to be proud of (showcasing useful and relevant skills), explain in detail why those accomplishments make you the ideal candidate for the volunteer position. .
   • List major problems in your current or old job (or during an internship) that you have found and solved.
   • Discuss how you successfully renewed the old / current company / internship policies and workflows.
   • Combine examples that demonstrate leadership ability, demonstrate a sense of responsibility or leadership skills.

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   Write the third paragraph. If in the first two paragraphs you succeeded in introducing yourself, presenting your reasons for applying for a volunteer position and proving yourself as a good candidate, then in the last paragraph, you need to end the letter. by making commitments about what you can do.
   • Let the employer know how much working time you can commit to per week or day, which time will best suit your schedule to start working if you are offered it.
   • Do not pretend you are given. The fact that you write about yourself and show the working hours as if you were offered the position can be a minus in the eyes of employers.
   • Suggest the opportunity to meet and discuss more about the vacancy with the employer and how long you can go to the interview. You need flexibility when scheduling interviews, try to keep a schedule open and ready to arrive even with a very short notice.

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   Closing in a professional manner. You need to thank the recruiter for taking the time to read and consider your letter. Use formal, appropriate language, and end with phrases like "Sincerely", "Sincerely". "

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   Sign. Send both printed and hand signed signature. If you email your employer, you can print out the letter and sign it with black ink (the same color as the text in the letter text), then scan the signed letter into a PDF file. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Sending a letter

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   Spell check. Check for typos, spelling errors, grammar, and punctuation carefully. These errors will make the letter appear sloppy and unprofessional.

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   Attach resume. Even if your cover letter skills, experience, and qualifications are listed in your cover letter, you still need to include a resume. Your resume will give employers a better understanding of your academic and work history with details such as hours worked or volunteering. Attaching a resume also shows professionalism in the way of working. The recruiter will find that you are applying seriously and are willing to work hard to win your chance to be a part of the organization.

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   Prepare two letters of recommendation. Depending on the job, you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation or not. However, even though it's not required, attaching a cover letter will help you become more professional.
   • The letter of recommendation should be written by an authorized person, in which they will verify your personality and abilities.
   • Alternatively, instead of a letter of recommendation, you can provide a list of referrals with your contact information. This way the employer can contact them directly if needed, and it also shows that you can maintain a positive relationship with the employer and former co-workers.

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   Mailing. Employers will have specific requirements for submitting online or printed application letters (to submit or submit by mail). Please follow the given requirements. If you are mailing the mail, make sure to pay the full postage, with the correct recipient's name and address on the envelope.

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   Call for exploration. Wait at least a few days (possibly a week) before calling for exploration and don't be too pushy or demanding.Simply send a friendly email or call during office hours to the hiring manager informing you that you've submitted your application letter and formally expressing your desire to work in the organization. Remember always to be professional and polite.

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   Write a letter of thanks after the interview. This is a polite and professional way to thank your recruiter for your time. A thank you note can be either an email or a handwritten letter, and each letter should be sent to each person who interviewed you.
   • Write the interviewer's greeting with their name
   • Thank them for giving you the opportunity to meet and talk about the position.
   • Try to recall a specific detail the interviewer said when talking to you. Show that you are very concerned about what they say to be focused and serious about your job opportunities.
   • End in a polite manner, not as though you were interviewed successfully. Say something like "I hope to have a chance to discuss this job opportunity", or wish the interviewer good luck in the selection process.
   • Some organizations will have too many candidates to register and may ask you not to make a probe call. You should only call on a case-by-case basis.
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