Vocabulary:
- Voluntary (adjective) – Done, given, or acting of one’s own free will.
- Example: I’ve been offering my services on a voluntary basis to the community center.
- Commitments (noun) – An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
- Example: Due to other commitments, I can no longer volunteer on weekends.
- Endorse (verb) – Declare one’s public approval or support of.
- Example: I would like to endorse Jane for the position as she’s capable and enthusiastic.
Sample Letter 1:
Dear Mr. Harrison,
I trust this letter finds you well. Over the past year, I have had the immense privilege of volunteering with the Community Outreach Program, primarily working on educational initiatives for underprivileged children in our area. The experiences and memories I’ve gathered during this time are invaluable.
Regrettably, I’m writing to inform you that due to a change in my work schedule and additional academic commitments, I will not be able to continue my voluntary services from next month onward. It’s a difficult decision, considering how attached I’ve become to the kids and the project.
However, the silver lining is that a close friend of mine, Clara Benson, has expressed keen interest in stepping in. She’s a trained teacher and has prior experience in community work. I believe Clara would be an excellent fit, and her skills would greatly benefit the program. I strongly recommend her and hope you would consider her involvement.
I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to work with the organization and hope to return in the future when my commitments allow.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Sample Letter 2:
Dear Ms. Thompson,
I hope you’re well. As you know, for the past eight months, I’ve been actively involved in the environmental cleanup drives organized by our community center. From river clean-ups to community recycling drives, the experiences have been both rewarding and enlightening.
However, I regret to inform you that I will be relocating to a different city for my further studies, making it impossible for me to continue my voluntary services with the organization. The move was rather unexpected, but it’s an opportunity I can’t pass up.
On a brighter note, I’d like to introduce you to Liam O’Connor, a colleague of mine who’s shown keen interest in our environmental initiatives. Liam has spearheaded similar drives in his college, and I believe he would be a valuable asset to our team. I’ve briefed him about our ongoing projects, and he’s enthusiastic about contributing.
Thank you for the trust and guidance you’ve provided during my time here. I cherish every moment spent, and I am confident that Liam will carry the torch forward with the same dedication.
Warm wishes,
[Your Name]
