American Red Cross Motivation

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Please accept my resume as an application for the volunteer service internship position at the American Red Cross. I heard about this opportunity through USA Career Services.

I am a senior at the University of South Alabama, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management. I am a dedicated student with a strong work ethic. I am passionate about the field of healthcare, the delivery of care to those in need, and I have a strong desire to learn more. My college education has already given me a broad foundation of both management and health related discipline that will enable me to contribute successfully to the American Red Cross of South Alabama.

My immediate goal is to join a humanitarian organization such as the Red Cross, where I

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