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The only thing I want to do with my life is help people...
My dream job is to be a "senior sitter," where I just sit with someone's elder when they can't.
I want to volunteer and donate all the time, like at animal shelters, hospitals, soup kitchens, etc.
I want to donate blood, clothes and food.
I want to start now, but I don't have my license. With the depression and anxiety I have, I don't have the motivation to study. Can anyone help, please?
This is literally all I want to do with my life. Please help.
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THe first thing you should do is get some help. You cant find love in others or even through helping others if you have a huge problem with yourself. Then once you sort out things with yourself, you will be better to help and love others. I totally understand the position you are in! But getting yourself together first is of the UTMOST importance. Then, opportunities will start to fall in your lap. You can look up the non profits in your area, see if you have any family/friends who are in a similar field, or go down to the local college and talk to their outreach team. There are plenty opportunities! Good luck!
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Unless you live way out in the country far from any churches, businesses, schools and theres no bus service and a car is the only access to, then you are pretty stuck.
I don't believe thats your situation cus its a very slim one. Most likely you can reach somewhere in a 15-20 minute walk or half hour or by bus. If thats not possible, start going door to door to eldery people who live at home cus its a guaranteed thing that there is work to be done that is getting really hard for them and you can volunteer to help them.
I used to be a paid caregiver for the elderly and those who have medical issues, you couldn't sit with as a volunteer unless you've been trained to be able to help them correctly with all their needs, not just sitting keeping them company but how to aid transferring them from wheelchair to potty for example or what to do if they have a seizure for a few examples. But If you are an older child like middle school or a teen, you can always voulunteer for what ever needs need filling at the local elementary. My kids used to attend a K thru 8th grade school and during the school day, 7 and 8th graders were matched up with a younger student who needed help with their work or with a disabled kid to help them. So I am sure that is one of the easiest places to try first. As for soup kitchens, I have been to many since the time I have been homeless and there are many church groups doing this, whole families with children and I am been served food by children ages 6,7 on up. SO there is no reason you can't. Get on the phone and ask your pastor or those of churches nearby if they know of any church based soup kitchens or volunteer groups using other facilities, and ask whom you may call to let them know you want to volunteer.
I know a man who was homeless who volunteered to help and when the church expanded how many neighborhoods they started new soup kitchens, they needed people to run it do the cooking a they are now paying him part time min. wage to do so. If this is what you want to do, you need to start asking around.
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Hey!
The perfect step to take is to start volunteering at places that are close to you! There may be age requirements for the location you want to volunteer at (I'm not totally sure about that. I might be wrong. I do know that at the ASPCA where I live at you can only volunteer if you're a certain age or above. I'm not sure about other places where you can volunteer). From my experience, I was going through anxiety and I had social problems. My parents made me volunteer to "clear my mind." At first, I thought it was stupid and I had a closed mind about it, but, later on, it really helped me loosen up to people, my anxiety wasn't as bad. I really recommend volunteering because not only is it good for your community, but it also feels really good to know that you contributed to making the world/things better for the needy.
I hope this helps, and I really do hope you start soon!
-Swimmer133
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Let's deal with the elephant in the room. That's the depression and anxiety that is crippling and preventing you from doing damn near anything you really want to accomplish. Let's be blunt about it. It's NOT your fault.
You need to go back to the psychiarist and tell them this so you can go around feeling normal and doing what you enjoy. Until you get a better treatment happening you will be hindered. Tell them nothing has helped you function right until now. It's key to deal with that first.
You may not be able to drive but public transit passes or fares will take you anywhere you need to be. Don't be afraid to talk to people at the organizations or nursing homes about what you would like to do. Explain you don't drive.I'm sure they'll find something for you and won't turn away someone young and enthusiastic.
As for donating blood you must be 18 and they screen you for obvious reasons. You can look into Red Cross or whaever outlet des it in the U.S.and see what you need to do.
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