text: So You Want to Serve the Kingdom? – Kingdom of Calontir
  You would like to get started serving the Kingdom of Calontir, but you don't know where to start. What would the experienced members tell you to do?
  Just ask if you can help if you see someone doing "behind-the-scenes" work.
  Since we're keeping it to the SCA, I stocked toilet paper, and cleaned porta-johns. That was my first bit of service in the SCA. It was the week before the event, and nobody else wanted to do it so I volunteered.
  Mostly just asking those in charge: What needs done? As a new member, I had no idea, but figured if I show up and say, "Strong back, weak mind, put me to work" From there I ended up autocratting several events. A lot of it is seeing or asking 'What needs done?' Serving at feasts, helping with setup/teardown/dishes.
  I started picking up after people. I helped my neighbors at events – setting up, carrying, loading, whatever was needed… It kind of grew without my noticing.
  Watching the joy on faces when people are enjoying something I've helped bring about, and knowing people consider me to be a dependable resource.
  Knowing that I am brightening someone's day by helping them with any task that is needed.
  Seeing the magic happen at events. Watching people laughing and having a good time because they didn't have to worry about anything, just come and enjoy.