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Bom Dia Sophie,
Having just read your article on Madrugada and volunteering, I thought you may like to hear from a volunteer.
The first 16 years here in Portugal I lived in Aljezur. I volunteered in an animal charity shop there for over 10 years, and I enjoyed it. We downsized to Lagos four-and-a-half years ago, and I wanted to do something to fill the time. I have known of Madrugada since its inception, and, as they had a shop here in Lagos, I volunteered to work there.
I enjoy what I do, and I like my co-volunteers. It is a very friendly and welcoming place.
We all try to make new volunteer helpers as welcome as we can.
I do this, yes, for my benefit, but also as a way to give back to the community I live in. This charity helps people at a very emotional and sad time in their lives, at no charge to them. And who knows if the day might not come when we may be asking for their help.
Consider volunteering. It may not be for you, but if you don’t try, you won’t know.
Thank you,
Marion Verling
