When should I go back to my volunteer position?

So in June/July I nearly drank myself to death and was forced into detox/IP/rehab then voluntarily did PHP. I haven't been in the greatest states of mind since PHP ended. I have the time now, and they need the help. I just don't know if I should be put in a position where I need to be consistent with scheduling, need to be patient/calm with animals, and have to drive by my liquor store every time I go right now. But I think it's going to be a loooooong time before I'll be able to handle that position comfortably so why not go back ASAP?

Duties: feeding cats (it's an all cats shelter), giving them water, cleaning up their spaces, changing litter boxes, medicating them/wound care for those that need it, playing with them, transporting them to/from other shelters, reporting any medical issues to the vet/in rare cases of emergency bringing them to the vet.
Hours: I was just during it Monday nights 5pm-whenever we finished and dropping by whenever they needed extra help. I could tell them I can't consistently do Monday nights anymore, but I can pick up shifts when other people call out.
Me: Struggling with psychotic and negative symptoms from schizoaffective disorder, BPD chaos (mostly emotional lability, dissociation, sui thoughts, some funny shyt going down in my relationship, self harm), and alcoholism (been drinking, but stopped two days ago). I don't know if going back would help or harm. Especially considering it's less than 5 minutes down the road from the liquor store. And close to a bridge I wanna jump off.

I worry that given your instability MuddyBoots, you might hurt some of those cats with the impatient outbursts you mentioned. You need to be 100% on the ball with any position of responsibility really, that's all I want to say at this stage. Iron out the boozing and drugging first. You have a good work ethic though, obviously. 👍

I'm in recovery from alcoholism so I can relate.

Personally I found volunteer work to be helpful as it gave me a routine, a reason not to drink on the days I was volunteering, and a sense of accomplishment.

But I wouldn't do it super early in recovery, particularly if you're feeling shaky. I'd suggest waiting until you've been sober at least 30 days or maybe even 90 to be sure you can stay sober before going back.