Formal Letter of Application

Desmond Reyes

Director, Elephant Orphanage

12 Elephant Road

Sri Lanka

21 June 2012

Dear Mr Reyes,

I am writing in reply to your advertisement for volunteers to help the orphan elephants. I am interested in working with them and I would like to know a little more about the duration of the work and the qualifications necessary.

I am from France and I have already worked in a zoo for three years with many animals but never with elephants. I believe I have the right qualities for the job because I love animals and I am sure the orphan elephants will love me. I also work in a bank office so I am well-qualified for all the administrative work in the office. I play football in a club so I have a great physical condition for cleaning or looking after the elephants all day. I speak fluent French, good English and intermediate Spanish. It is a good opportunity to learn about the culture of Sri Lanka and to gain more experience with animals and particularly the elephants.

I have some questions about the work. Please send me information about the duration of the work, how many elephants you have and what languages you speak. Also, how many employees have you got in your office? In addition, could you tell me more about visa requirements and travel arrangements?

I am willing to attend an interview at any time.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Yours sincerely,

Pierre-Louis Artus

Pierre-Louis Artus