Question about cold-emailing/cold-calling firms for internship opportunities (Freshman year summer)

Should I include in my e-mails/calls that I am willing to work as an unpaid intern (currently a freshman looking to get an internship this summer)? I've been seeing mixed opinions over whether it is positive or negative to include that you are willing to work as an unpaid intern.

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