Overview
Dawah & Outreach Chair/Volunteer Jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA at ISLAMIC CENTER OF RALEIGH
Position: Dawah & Outreach Chair (Volunteer Role)
The Chairman of the Outreach Committee leads and coordinates all outreach efforts for the Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR). The role emphasizes fostering community relationships, organizing programs, managing interfaith initiatives, and representing IAR’s values to promote understanding and goodwill.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Leadership
and Management
Work closely with the outreach director
Oversee planning and execution of outreach programs.
Build and lead a volunteer team and subcommittees.
Set annual outreach goals aligned with IAR’s mission.
2.
Community Engagement
Act as the primary contact (or designee) for interfaith activities and develop relationships with local organizations.
Help create initiatives introducing Islam to the broader community (e.g., open houses, seminars).
Work with the director to organize mosque tours and presentations for schools, businesses, and groups.
3.
Education
and Public Relations
Deliver accurate andrespectfulIslamic content.
Partner with media and PR teams to address misconceptions about Islam.
Train volunteers in public speaking andeffective communication.
4. Event Management
Plan and help execute events like interfaith dialogues and educational workshops.
Work with other committees to enhance outreach efforts.
Work with the director to manage the outreach budget and report activities.
5. Volunteer Recruitment and Training
Recruit, train, and mentor outreach volunteers.
6. Reporting and Accountability
Meet with the Imam’s office regularly.
Assess and improve outreach program effectiveness.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Islamic teachings and values.
Leadershipand organizational skills, with experience incommunity engagement.
Public speaking and diplomacy abilities.
Previous experience working with the outreach committee.
Commitment
Approximately5 hours per week, depending on activity levels.
Attendance at monthly committee meetings and key events.
To Apply:Please send an email to: samy.abdelbaky
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Title: Dawah & Outreach Chair/Volunteer
Company: ISLAMIC CENTER OF RALEIGH
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
