Volunteering is a great way to help out your community. Animal shelters need your help!
I could chat for ages about why volunteering is good for the soul (obviously hanging out with all of the animals!), but these are my four favorite reasons why I get sincere fulfillment from volunteering, and why you might want to consider donating your time too.
1. You learn you have so much to give, and want to do other good things: I’ve decided volunteering is a great way to learn about other interests I have. I applied the same concept in other areas of my life, and started to volunteer for projects at work. I volunteer for writing opportunities, events, and help with other great causes when I have the time. If you want to do it, ask someone and volunteer.
2. You feel connected to your community: It’s a great way to connect through a shared dedication to a common cause, and everyone’s also really happy, because we all want to be there; if we didn’t, why would we volunteer?
3. You lead by example and encourage other people to volunteer: This was one of my favorite outcomes, and a pleasant surprise. Simply by volunteering myself, I’ve recruited some of my friends to start volunteering in their own ways as well.
4. You make a real difference: I can’t stress this enough, but when I volunteer I know I’m helping make a difference, not just to the homeless animals, but to the people who visit our shelter. Being that bridge of trust gives me the warm fuzzies on the inside.
Rolling up your sleeves to get involved can have an amazing domino effect. If donating your time to a special cause really fires you up, think about which organization motivates you, and do a little research to see how you can volunteer.
It's amazing how doing one simple act of volunteer work can change so much about your life and the lives of others. Be inspired and don't be afraid to find ways to help your community and animal shelters!
For more information on the benefits of volunteering for an animal shelter, visit BarkPost.
