IALFM Youth Committee

IALFM Youth group is also known as iFLY!

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IALFM Youth Committee caters to the growing needs of the local youth community. Brothers and sisters who are attending school anywhere from middle school to the college or university level require nourishment for the soul and body that can only be found in a vibrant and strong Islamic community. IALFM Youth promotes excellence and achievement while promoting good, Muslim character in our youth by instilling community, spiritual and Islamic virtues. We hope to serve those needs, as well as adapt and grow to create a fun, energizing, and refreshing youth culture around the masjid – one that creates, strengthens, and motivates the future leaders of the Muslim Ummah.

Youth Committee plans many activities targeted towards youth including:

– Youth Halaqahs
– Annual Youth Picnic
– Qiyam & Iftaar
– Annual Mothers Appreciation Brunch
– Art classes
– Sports activities
– Inter-faith programs
– Volunteering at events for local charities, for IALFM ‘Feed the Neighbors’ program, and other programs

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Email: youth@ialfm.org

Youth Committee Information

The purpose of the IALFM Youth Committee is to help carry out work that supports the strategic and planned goals of iFLY, volunteering to help throughout the year is an excellent way to serve. Youth Committee was established to help plan and organize the work for the youth members of IALFM comunnity that are between the ages of 12 to 25 years.

Youth Committee members (list) are regularly assigned specific tasks to complete. The groups members may:

– want to give back to the community, fellow youth, and to help iFLY achieve its goals
– have the necessary time to commit to devote to the work of the group
– be skilled in planning, organizing and conducting work, sometimes under shortage of time, while juggling school, work, homework and/or other responsibilities
– enjoy working in a team environment for the sake of Allah (SWT)

To learn more about the responsibilities of Youth Committee members, see details below:

FAQs

I’m new to this youth group and have questions!

Q. When are appointments made?
A. Selection is made (majority voting of the current committee members) in January. Per IALFM Constitution, all committees are disbanded yearly, with the possibility to be re-appointed for another year based on Board’s decision.

Q. Do I have to be a youth group to be on a committee ?
A. Yes, you must be a active member of the youth group and have shown a regular level of participation and responsibility.

Q. What are the benefits of serving on a committee or appointed group?
A. There are many benefits to serving on a iFLY committee or group! To name a few, serving for sake of Allah ( SWT) , development of leadership skills, chance to effect change, expanded networking opportunities, resume building, the opportunity to give back to your community, and recognition as a leader.
The youth committee is to help carry out work that supports the goals of iFLY, volunteering is an excellent way to serve your community.

Q. How do I apply for youth committee?
A. You contact the youth committee by email at: youth@ialfm.org. You must express why you’re interested in serving. Volunteer apps are collected for selection from February to December. The selection is made in January.
The purpose of a youth committee is to help carry out work that supports the strategic and planned goals of iFLY, volunteering to help throughout the year is an excellent way to serve.

Q. What is the length of time that I’d be serving on an appointed group?
A. Committee members serve one (1) year. Per IALFM Constitution, all committees are disbanded yearly, with the possibility to be re-appointed for another year based on Board’s decision and active participation. Individuals can become inactive at anytime due to school or work commitments .

Q. As a iFLY committee member, can I serve on an other IALFM committee?
A. Yes, you can join on any other committees!

Q. What qualifications do I need to have?
A. No qualifications necessary, just enthusiasm. Be an active member of the youth group. Bring your ideas, commitment and serving for the sake of Allah SWT.

Q. What is the expected time commitment for group work?
A. It varies month to month, it is usually about 2-4 hours a month. We meet about every 2 weeks for 1 hour. When there are activities scheduled, we may meet 1x per week for planning purposes.