Jenny volunteers some of her time at a cat shelter named Ollie’s Place. I would love to regularly volunteer, but my schedule keeps me from doing so (until the summer, at least). Though I can’t be physically present, I can still help out in other ways.
Two people had contacted Ollie’s about donating large collapsible crates but they had no way to deliver them. So we hopped in the car and headed from Brooklyn to Manhattan to pick up the crates. It took a little while, and driving in the city is always stressful, but now there is room for a few more animals.
If you don’t have time to volunteer regularly, offer to lend a hand (or your driving skills) when you can, picking up supplies or transporting animals. It feels great to help, even if it’s on an irregular basis.
