Voluntary...

Once upon a long time ago - before marriage, children, Japan - I signed up as a volunteer for OMBAK (Women Against Violence Organisation). Went for a one-day crash course (mostly talks) organised by Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development. About a year or 6 months after that, I received an invitation letter to join as a registered volunteer for All Women's Action Society (AWAM) which is located not that far from my parents residence but by then I was busy with wedding preparations and the rest, as they said, is history...

Nevertheless I still want to become a volunteer. I've seen Mak voluntarily working with orang Asli, with the masjid and all, and I know I want to become a volunteer even before I reach retirement age. I feel like I haven't been giving back to the society enough and I want to play what small part I can to make this world a better place (yes - blame it on all the Chicken Soup books I've read)

Mak told me over breakfast this morning, of her friend Auntie Shidah who volunteers as a Masjid guide for foreign visitors at Masjid Negara.

"I told her that you can speak Japanese, and she said they are looking for volunteers who can speak other languages than English"

"Uh-huh"

"You should go there and offer your help. It doesn't have to be on weekly basis. Once a fortnight or once a month is good enough"

"Ok"

A chance to introduce Islam and to practice (improve) my nihongo - double yay! Alhamdulillah...
Will discuss this with hubby and simply can't wait for his green light...