Volunteering with Open Cages!

Do you have doubts about whether or not volunteering is right for you? The reasons why people volunteer vary from one person to the next. If you are in doubt about diving into a new volunteer experience, this post is for you!

Volunteers answered some questions that will hopefully help you to learn more about what it's like to be a volunteer at Open Cages.

Why should you become a volunteer? and what kind of work can you do?

Chloé Drèze, volunteer at OC

Becky Adams, volunteer at OC

Zuzanna Deptula, volunteer at OC

Babs Imrie, volunteer at OC

Carolin Dahms, volunteer at OC

There are many ways for animal advocates to make a positive difference for animals in need. In OC, the volunteer work is diverse. You can get involved in different tasks from writing to our newsletter to help to organize campaigns etc. Volunteering connects people with specific shared values. You will never be alone while doing these tasks. We have several meetings where we can share and exchange our different working experiences and help each other. You get to know a lot of people with common interests. And I can assure you that you can have a lot of fun while working.

With busy lives, how do you find time to do volunteer work?

You would be surprised about how much you can gain by becoming a volunteer. Besides the fact that you work for a better community all round, volunteering is also an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. More important, it gives a sense of purpose and this is priceless. It can be hard to find time in our daily routine only if you do not feel motivated enough for the cause.  At the end of the day, you will feel a sense of accomplishment. For me, and also the other volunteers, it can be challenging, but it brings a fulfilment to our lives. 

If you want to give animals a voice, and feel that your work is valuable and impactful, OC is the place to be. Why don’t you join us? Please feel free to reach out to us if you have some questions. We will be happy to answer :)