Sample Cover Letter – Volunteer Position Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Job Title Company Street City, State Zip Dear Mr./Ms. LastName, I am interested in an opportunity to volunteer with the Greenleaf Child Center. I have experience working with children and would like to continue to do so in a volunteer capacity. I volunteered as a teacher’s aide at the Champlain School and enjoyed…

Sample Cover Letter – Transportation Planning Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Cell Phone Number Your Email Date Dear Ms. Smith, Your need for a Washington State Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Specialist has come to my attention. I provide strong leadership, research, and attention to detail aptitudes. My ability to work well with others, environmental science degree, and extensive bicycle and alternative transportation work make for a strong foundation for…

Sample Cover Letter – Teaching Assistant / Tutor Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Job Title Company Street City, State Zip Dear Mr./Ms. LastName, Please accept my application for the teaching assistant position advertised on Craig’s List. I would like to continue to develop my teaching skills while creating a challenging and fun learning environment for students. The middle school age group is particularly appealing…

Sample Cover Letter – Summer Job FirstName LastName Street City, State Zip cell: 555-555-5555 Date Name Job Title Company Street City, State Zip Dear Ms. LastName, I am interested in applying for the research assistant summer position that was listed on Monster. I have laboratory experience in biology, chemistry, and geology, both in the field and in a research setting. In the lab, I have performed chemical reactions and I am currently using microscopes to…

Sample Cover Letter – Recent Graduate Your Contact Information Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Cell Phone Number Email Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Date Dear Mr./Ms. LastName, I am writing to apply for the position of Media Relations Manager. ABCD is a fast-moving global institution and an outstanding communications pioneer, now poised to guide the direction of print journalism. As a recent graduate of the State University…