Girls Youth Lead

Role Type

Volunteer Position

Overview

The Girls Youth Lead creates and sustains transformative programming for teenage girls aged 13–18, providing a safe Islamic space for spiritual growth, sisterhood, and confident Muslim identity development. This leadership role demands cultural sensitivity, program innovation, and the ability to mentor young women through critical formative years. You will report to Program Director and manage biweekly sessions plus monthly social programming.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop age-appropriate programming that addresses the unique spiritual, social, and emotional needs of Muslim teenage girls

  • Facilitate biweekly gatherings covering Islamic knowledge, character building, and contemporary challenges facing Muslim women

  • Plan and execute monthly social events that foster sisterhood and positive community connections

  • Build trusted mentor relationships while maintaining professional boundaries and parent communication

  • Recruit and develop a team of assistant volunteers to ensure program continuity and expanded capacity

  • Create safe discussion spaces for addressing sensitive topics relevant to Muslim young women

  • Track attendance, engagement levels, and program outcomes through structured documentation

Expectations & Commitment

  • Time Commitment: 8–10 hours per month (biweekly sessions + monthly social + coordination)

  • Reporting: Direct report to Program Director with monthly progress updates

  • Strategic Planning: Deliver 6-month program roadmap within first 30 days

  • Professional Development: Attend quarterly volunteer training and development sessions

  • Flexibility: Evening and weekend availability for youth programming needs

Success Metrics

  • Build and maintain core group of 15+ regular participants within first quarter

  • Achieve 85% session attendance rate among registered participants

  • Deliver 100% of scheduled biweekly sessions and monthly socials without cancellation

  • Develop assistant volunteer team of 2–3 sisters by month 5

  • Demonstrate measurable increase in participant Islamic literacy and community involvement

First 90-Day Priorities

  • Establish initial outreach and recruit founding group of 10–15 committed participants

  • Set up communication infrastructure (WhatsApp, parent contact system, attendance records)

  • Execute first 3 monthly social activities with youth input and leadership opportunities

  • Identify curriculum themes addressing spiritual growth, identity, and contemporary Muslim womanhood

  • Build relationships with parents and establish trust within community families

Systems & Tools

  • WhatsApp groups for participant engagement and guardian communication

  • Google Sheets for attendance monitoring and program planning

  • MKMC shared calendar for facility booking and event coordination

  • Feedback collection system for continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Grounded Islamic knowledge with ability to address women's issues from authentic religious perspective

  • Experience working with or mentoring teenage girls in educational, religious, or community settings

  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to create psychologically safe environments for vulnerable conversations

  • Excellent communication skills with both youth and parents from diverse backgrounds

  • Organized, reliable, and capable of maintaining consistent programming standards

  • Understanding of challenges facing Muslim young women in contemporary Canadian society

  • Age 22+ preferred; mature presence combined with relatable authenticity

Why Join MKMC

This position offers profound impact as you guide young Muslimahs through pivotal developmental years, helping them build unshakeable Islamic identity and strong community roots. Your mentorship becomes ongoing sadaqah jariyah as these sisters grow into confident, practicing Muslim women who contribute to the ummah. MKMC provides structured support, collaborative leadership, and the resources needed to create lasting generational impact.

How to Apply

To apply, please email apply@masjidkhadijah.ca with your name, background, and the position you are applying for.