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Volunteering

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I've been looking for a volunteer role.

I'm only really wanting to work with animals or in the countryside, mainly on my own, so my options are limited.

I've applied for a couple but there aren't many opportunities.

In the past I've collected money for anti-cruelty animal charities, but I did have some very nasty experiences with members of the public.

Does anyone else here volunteer and what do you do?

Also if you were able to volunteer what would you like to do?

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  • Growing up I was always interested in working with animals, specifically bees, and remember writing to a lot of different places. When I was 21 I got a fabulous activity helping out in a vets practice, I loved it, got to see so many cute and sweet animals every day. The downside was the noise, it could be a loud environment and that was a struggle in the end. Worth noting if you consider volunteering in a veterinary practice. I also found it to be an exhausting experience, that might just be a me thing though…I get tired out easily it turns out.

    Since discovering I was autistic when I was 25 (28 now) I haven’t managed to volunteer or work anywhere else. I get burnt out quickly in unfamiliar environments. Something I’m trying to work on as I really want to work with animals and bees.

    If you have a pet shop nearby you could also see about volunteering there as well. My brother started off volunteering in a pet shop, then he worked there properly about five years later, he really enjoys it. I liked the idea but that particular shop had snakes for sale and I can’t be near them because they creep me out. Lol.

    When it comes to volunteering/working with animals there’s lots of options to choose from. Just be careful that the noise and smells don’t affect you too badly. This for me was the most challenging part.

    Volunteering can be tiring but I found it very rewarding at the time. Whatever you decide, good luck!

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  • Growing up I was always interested in working with animals, specifically bees, and remember writing to a lot of different places. When I was 21 I got a fabulous activity helping out in a vets practice, I loved it, got to see so many cute and sweet animals every day. The downside was the noise, it could be a loud environment and that was a struggle in the end. Worth noting if you consider volunteering in a veterinary practice. I also found it to be an exhausting experience, that might just be a me thing though…I get tired out easily it turns out.

    Since discovering I was autistic when I was 25 (28 now) I haven’t managed to volunteer or work anywhere else. I get burnt out quickly in unfamiliar environments. Something I’m trying to work on as I really want to work with animals and bees.

    If you have a pet shop nearby you could also see about volunteering there as well. My brother started off volunteering in a pet shop, then he worked there properly about five years later, he really enjoys it. I liked the idea but that particular shop had snakes for sale and I can’t be near them because they creep me out. Lol.

    When it comes to volunteering/working with animals there’s lots of options to choose from. Just be careful that the noise and smells don’t affect you too badly. This for me was the most challenging part.

    Volunteering can be tiring but I found it very rewarding at the time. Whatever you decide, good luck!

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