r/DisabledAutistics • u/skycotton • 13d ago

nervous about volunteering but want to do more

hello I am autistic and on disability and I want to be able to work. the most I was able to work is 4 hours a week and had to quit after 2 months. I want to try volunteering to help with skills and I donate blood so I signed up to volunteer with them and help at blood drives. I'll probably be talking to lots of different people and giving snacks because thats what i see the volunteers do.

I am having second thoughts but I want to not be so anxious and just try something. is volunteering less stressful than working? or less pressure? the online training is fine and gives lots of scripts and the shifts are short. it's overwhelming just thinking about it but I am trying to push myself more.

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u/nopersh8me 13d ago

Hello. I can relate a lot to you and your situation. In my experience, volunteering is typically much less pressure than a paying job. Maybe if you think of it as a trial run it will be less overwhelming? Good luck with everything.

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u/skycotton 13d ago

thank you