there is no shame in it if you can’t give your time or money now, but it’s something i’d urge you to consider if it’s feasible because of the reasons i listed above and because the need is so great in many of our communities.
one thing that helps me to volunteer is to set goals for myself, such as 10 hours per month. then i reward myself with a special treat if the goal is reached, or the feeling of accomplishment is enough in itself. i don’t volunteer just for the feeling of accomplishment for myself, the main goal is helping others, however i use the goal of personal achievement 