Dawah Events Volunteer- Sisters’ Side

Inspire. Lead. Serve

Dawah Events Volunteer- Sisters’ Side

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC)

REPORTS TO: Dawah Team
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 10
TIME COMMITMENT: Flexible, based on event needs and volunteer availability, with volunteers expected to honour agreed event commitments.
LOCATION: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre and other event locations when required

BACKGROUND TO GLMCC:

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre is a leading UK mosque situated in the heart of Birmingham serving the community since 1979. Operating from its award-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its mission of inspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work, welfare services, youth work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fully functional mosque which is attended by thousands every week

1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Dawah Events Volunteers support the delivery of GLMCC's adult Dawah programmes and events. This includes conferences, lectures, courses, seminars, retreats, overnight stays, Ramadan programmes and other Dawah activities. Volunteers will help ensure events are welcoming, organized and run smoothly.

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

Event Support

• Help set up and pack down event spaces.
• Welcome attendees, assist with registration, and support access to relevant event areas.
• Support attendee flow and direct attendees where required, particularly during larger events.
• Serve food and refreshments and help keep event areas clean and organised.
• Support sisters' overnight stays, residential programmes and retreats where required.
• Assist with hospitality for speakers and guests, including setting up rooms, meals and refreshments.
• Help with microphones, recording and livestreaming where trained and appropriately briefed.
• Provide general practical support to the Dawah team during events.

Teamwork & Conduct

• Work well as part of a team and communicate clearly.
• Be reliable, punctual and committed when agreeing to support an event.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with different tasks.
• Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness and good Islamic character.
• Follow GLMCC policies, Islamic guidelines and safeguarding procedures.
• Complete a DBS check where required, with the cost of the clearance covered by GLMCC.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

• Gain practical experience in hospitality, event operations and community engagement.
• Develop teamwork, communication and event-management skills.
• Build confidence, responsibility and leadership skills.
• Opportunities to support and work alongside the GLM Dawah team and speakers.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop practical skills, guided by the GLM Dawah team, and event briefings or inductions where appropriate to help volunteers understand how events are run.
• Volunteers will be well supported during events.
• A rewarding opportunity to serve the community and contribute to beneficial Dawah work.

3. PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE

1

Reliable, committed and punctual

ESSENTIAL

2

Flexible and willing to support a range of tasks

ESSENTIAL

3

Good communication and teamwork skills

ESSENTIAL

4

Honest, trustworthy and of good Islamic character

ESSENTIAL

5

Friendly, helpful and able to work well with others

ESSENTIAL

6

Willing to support evenings, weekends and occasional overnight programmes

ESSENTIAL

7

Previous event, hospitality or technical experience (e.g. basic AV, microphones, presentations, recording or livestreaming)

DESIRABLE

JOIN US

We are looking for dependable individuals who are willing to serve the community and support the delivery of beneficial Dawah programmes at GLMCC.

DISCLAIMER:

This role description provides a general overview of the support volunteers may be asked to provide. Duties may vary depending on the needs of each event or programme, and volunteers may be asked to assist with other reasonable tasks within the scope of the volunteer role where required. All volunteers are expected to contribute positively, work well as part of the team and serve to the best of their ability while seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

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