Volunteer Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr. Parsons,

I understand the Department of Victim Services is in need of a volunteer. I am a retired social worker with over 30 years of experience as a victim advocate. I worked for 15 years with the Parkland Police Department counseling victims of domestic violence and rape.

For the latter half of my career I was an advocate with the City, State Police Department working with families who lost members under violent circumstances. I offered grief counseling and voluntarily maintained a six month contact with every client referred to me. My goal is to help people meet their greatest challenges in their darkest times. Since my retirement in 2010 to care for my ill daughter I have done volunteer work at the Scott Hinsen Senior Center and the Franklin City, State Hospital counseling clients on improving health lifestyle and finances.

Now that my daughter is well and working full time again I am ready to broaden my range of volunteer work. I truly believe my purpose is to help others and I want to volunteer with the Department of Victim Services at even the smallest level. I have attached my resume and look forward to coming in for an interview.

Sincerely Yours,

Isla Cisneros