The IAR Da'wah (Outreach) Committee is looking for committed volunteers to help coordinate and provide our services. You can choose the extent of your involvement, from making presentations or coordinating one of our programs to making copies or sticking labels. No activity is too small. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: The most beloved deed to God is that which is the most regular and constant, even though it were little."
Click here to read about the services and programs offered by the Da'wah (Outreach) Committee. Below is a sample of volunteer responsibilities for each of these activities. Depending on how much time you can commit, you can volunteer for one whole group of responsibilities or for one activity within that group. To volunteer for the Outreach Committee, please email aboutislam@islam1.org. Remember to include your area of interest in the subject line.

REGULAR CLASSES
Introduction to Islam for Non-Muslims
Volunteers may be needed once a month.
Training is provided.
Presentations have already been prepared.
Making Presentations
• Give presentations
• Greet visitors, and get their contact.
• Keep contact with the visitors after their visit for a follow-up.
• Pass on the time/date and place where a Non-Muslim took Shahada so that an announcement can be made in the Masjid.
• Provide the new Muslim with a New Muslim Packet
Support
• Help set up the equipment for the presentation
• Set up chairs and tables
• Make sure the restrooms and lobby are clean
• Pass out pamphlets and literature
Al-Noor Classes for New Muslims
Administrative
From home:
• Follow up with students who are not coming any more to find out if they’re okay and why they dropped out.
• Try to organize rides for students who can’t come because of transportation problems.
At the Islamic Center:
• Teacher assistant: make photocopies from the office; get supplies, etc. if needed; help students in class if needed.
Coaching
• Help new students catch up to the Arabic class. (This can be done at whatever location and on whatever day suits both the student and the volunteer.)
Social
• Arrange socials (eating out etc.), exercise activities, outings, etc.

PRESENTATIONS & VISITS
Give onsite or offsite presentations when needed.
Training is provided.
Presentations have already been prepared.
Making Presentations
• Give presentations.
• Prepare for the presentation using the Instructor Guidelines that will be provided.
Support
Volunteers should arrive at least half an hour before the time of the presentation/visit. Volunteer responsibilities include the following:
• Set up chairs in musallah facing the wall opposite the entrance – number depends on how many guests are expected.
• Set up chairs for the volunteers near the gym wall, and facing the qiblah.
• Clean up lobby area.
• Make sure both bathrooms are clean.
• Make sure there are no shoes lying around in the lobby or the hallways.
• Make sure that the area is picked up and looks tidy – sometimes there is left over bread, brochures or flyers, etc. lying around.
• Set up table with brochures, etc.
• Greet and welcome visitors – show them where to put their shoes, let them know where the presentation is.
• Someone needs to stay in the lobby to guide late guests or direct people to the restrooms, etc.
• Be prepared to answer questions from people as they leave.
• Write down questions asked by the guests and e-mail them to aboutislam@islam1.org

REGULAR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Al-Ansar Program
Mentoring
Serve as mentor for a new Muslim. Responsibilities include doing the following activities for at least one year, so that the new Muslim can be guided through all the five pillars:
• Call your assigned person once a week.
• Offer to bring them to the masjid.
• Invite them for dinner once every couple of months.
• Call your assigned person about the lectures at the masjid, classes, and activities.
• Ensure that they are getting information and instruction in the five pillars. (We can set up workshops or classes for these at the masjid.)
Making New Muslim Packets
Prepare New Muslim Packets with the “How Do I Pray?” booklet, an accompanying tape, and some other basic information. The tasks include the following:
• Print out information to include in packets.
• Make copies of the How Do I Pray tape.
• Make sure that all the subcommittee members have a stock of the New Muslim Packets.
Following Up on Questionnaire
Based on the information provided in the questionnaire, contact the new Muslim and make sure that their needs are being met.
Library
• Keep an updated catalog of books and audio/video material owned by the Outreach Committee.
• Track and follow up on loaned books.

SOCIAL EVENTS
Organize social events, including potluck and Eid or Ramadan get-togethers:
• Organize food or refreshments, if needed
• Send out food signup e-mail for potluck
• Advertise (posters, e-mail, etc.)
• Set up tables, chairs, and trash cans for the event
• Bring supplies: 2 or 3 table cloths, large spoons, knife, nametags and markers, etc.
• Maybe organize “getting to know each other” games