Serving for Service

Most of my service for CASL was done at my local mosque. I would go there every month or so when they needed me to help serve food at different community events, such as concerts, dances, big religious days, etc. The serving itself would never be too hard, but what bothered me the most was the late nights serving.

The serving in the mosque was not boring at all. In fact, I found it very fun. I was always busy bringing food to the serving area, or taking empty dishes back to the kitchen. It was never boring as I was always keeping myself busy with different things. I normally felt awkward walking around doing nothing as I had come to work and serve, not to sit around idly.

The work was difficult sometimes however. Sometimes the pots were hot and heavy, and other times the trays were unwieldy and filled to the brim. Also, the events could go on until midnight or even later. Some prime examples of this were the concerts and the big event at New Years. I do not regret sacrificing my New Years to help my mosque, as I would not have done anything better during that time as I did not have transport of any kind.

I am happy that I could help my community in the ways that I have over the course of the year. In the process, I have made a new friend and with my mum also helping at the same time as me, I never feel alone. The overall experience was fun and I hope that I can continue this in the future.