BEST IELTS General Writing Task 1, 12th January

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GENERAL WRITING TASK 1

You want to volunteer to help the old people of your community. An organization in your area works for the benefit of old people.

Write a letter to the in-charge of that organization explaining

– Why do you want to help

– How can you help them

– When will you be available

SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear Sir,

My name is Dalbeerpreet Gaba and I am working with Bayer Pharmaceuticals. I have heard that your organisation works for the elderly people of the community. I am writing this letter to enquire whether it would be possible to offer my voluntary services for any kind of work in the evenings and on weekends.

I live alone and after my work hours, I have a lot of free time which I would like to utilise productively. I have done a certificate course in Gerontology and would like to help the aged in the Old Age Home of this locality. The main problem of the elderly is social isolation and by spending time with them, I could help them a lot. As it is, we belong to a greying society and the population of the elderly is growing by leaps and bounds. So, I feel there would be a lot for voluntary workers in this field. It would also be a win-win situation for me because I would be able to pass my time usefully.

Sir, I would be highly grateful if you give me the opportunity to work in this field in the evening hours and on weekends. I am busy Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Please feel free to call me for any further information. My contact number is 98#####776.

Yours faithfully,

Dalbeerpreet Gaba