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I started volunteering at a domestic and sexual violence shelter for women. I work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-12. I mainly working in the clothing closet organizing and sorting. and in the storage shed organizing and sorting. I do other random things if asked, like breaking down boxes and taking them to the dumpster. going through the cup cabinet and sorting it out, and what not. however….im starting to find myself dreading going and I have NO IDEA why. it’s not hard work, but it can be very tiring. this past Friday they asked me to work 10-2 because the house manager would be gone and they needed support for the advocate. I spent the entirety of the time in the clothing closet working my butt off, I went through soooooo many clothing donations and it absolutely wrecked my back. I’m feeling bad about how I’m feeling. is this normal? what can I do to not feel this way? this is my first volunteer job.

I started volunteering at a domestic and sexual violence shelter for women. I work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10-12. I mainly working in the clothing closet organizing and sorting. and in the storage shed organizing and sorting. I do other random things if asked, like breaking down boxes and taking them to the dumpster. going through the cup cabinet and sorting it out, and what not. however….im starting to find myself dreading going and I have NO IDEA why. it’s not hard work, but it can be very tiring. this past Friday they asked me to work 10-2 because the house manager would be gone and they needed support for the advocate. I spent the entirety of the time in the clothing closet working my butt off, I went through soooooo many clothing donations and it absolutely wrecked my back. I’m feeling bad about how I’m feeling. is this normal? what can I do to not feel this way? this is my first volunteer job.

Earlier, my dad (78), once again, showed up at my (36F) house unannounced. I have asked him for at least 15 years to call before coming over. sometimes he does. most of the time he doesn’t. 13 years ago when I was pregnant he constantly showed up at my nap time and would laugh when I told him he always shows up when I nap. Earlier upset me because I said I wish he would call first and he went on to say, obviously annoyed, that he comes from a time before phones and people didn’t call before showing up. I said well luckily we have phones now and it’s the polite thing to do. and he said something like “well okay Princess I’ll call next time .” then he spent most of the time talking about himself and things going on in his life. he then went on to say something about how people used to be able to show up but now he’s gotta call and be like “hey broad, is it okay if I come over?” and that kinda…made me feel….hurt? he laughed after he said it but I felt like he was calling me a broad. and now I’m sitting here feeling bad that I upset him and idk why.

Earlier, my dad (78), once again, showed up at my (36F) house unannounced. I have asked him for at least 15 years to call before coming over. sometimes he does. most of the time he doesn’t. 13 years ago when I was pregnant he constantly showed up at my nap time and would laugh when I told him he always shows up when I nap. Earlier upset me because I said I wish he would call first and he went on to say, obviously annoyed, that he comes from a time before phones and people didn’t call before showing up. I said well luckily we have phones now and it’s the polite thing to do. and he said something like “well okay Princess I’ll call next time .” then he spent most of the time talking about himself and things going on in his life. he then went on to say something about how people used to be able to show up but now he’s gotta call and be like “hey broad, is it okay if I come over?” and that kinda…made me feel….hurt? he laughed after he said it but I felt like he was calling me a broad. and now I’m sitting here feeling bad that I upset him and idk why.

Earlier, my dad (78), once again, showed up at my (36F) house unannounced. I have asked him for at least 15 years to call before coming over. sometimes he does. most of the time he doesn’t. 13 years ago when I was pregnant he constantly showed up at my nap time and would laugh when I told him he always shows up when I nap. Earlier upset me because I said I wish he would call first and he went on to say, obviously annoyed, that he comes from a time before phones and people didn’t call before showing up. I said well luckily we have phones now and it’s the polite thing to do. and he said something like “well okay Princess I’ll call next time .” then he spent most of the time talking about himself and things going on in his life. he then went on to say something about how people used to be able to show up but now he’s gotta call and be like “hey broad, is it okay if I come over?” and that kinda…made me feel….hurt? he laughed after he said it but I felt like he was calling me a broad. and now I’m sitting here feeling bad that I upset him and idk why.

I started my first volunteer job three weeks ago at a domestic and sexual violence house for women and their kids. all I’ve been doing in A LOT of organizing the storage house and the clothing closet. I also help with accepting donations and going through those and other miscellaneous things. I work Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 10-12. today I was asked if I could work all next Friday as the house manager. I am expected to answe the phine and possible accept new women. I have NO training on this. I’ve heard the actual house managers on the phones here and there but not enough to even know a thibg about what I am supposed to do. how can they even ask me to do this? I mentioned today how uncomfortable I am and the house manager quickly went over some things very quickly that I barely remember. she is needing to do training next Friday which is why they need coverage.

I started my first volunteer job three weeks ago at a domestic and sexual violence house for women and their kids. all I’ve been doing in A LOT of organizing the storage house and the clothing closet. I also help with accepting donations and going through those and other miscellaneous things. I work Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 10-12. today I was asked if I could work all next Friday as the house manager. I am expected to answe the phine and possible accept new women. I have NO training on this. I’ve heard the actual house managers on the phones here and there but not enough to even know a thibg about what I am supposed to do. how can they even ask me to do this? I mentioned today how uncomfortable I am and the house manager quickly went over some things very quickly that I barely remember. she is needing to do training next Friday which is why they need coverage.

I started my first volunteer job three weeks ago at a domestic and sexual violence house for women and their kids. all I’ve been doing in A LOT of organizing the storage house and the clothing closet. I also help with accepting donations and going through those and other miscellaneous things. I work Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 10-12. today I was asked if I could work all next Friday as the house manager. I am expected to answe the phine and possible accept new women. I have NO training on this. I’ve heard the actual house managers on the phones here and there but not enough to even know a thibg about what I am supposed to do. how can they even ask me to do this? I mentioned today how uncomfortable I am and the house manager quickly went over some things very quickly that I barely remember. she is needing to do training next Friday which is why they need coverage.