Volunteers & Committees
IOST relies on the support of committed staff and volunteers. Learn how you can contribute by joining one of our committees and becoming a vital part of our community.
The 5 'Pillars' of IOST
IOST thrives on the active participation of our community members. Our operations are organized around ‘The Five Pillars,’ which represent five key committees responsible for various functions within the masjid. These committees are essential to the success of IOST, and we invite you to become a part of this dedicated team. If you are interested in joining a committee and making a meaningful contribution, please express your interest by completing the form below.
- Community members are vital to IOST, and 'The Five Pillars' are key committees.
- These committees offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the masjid.
- Please complete the form below if you wish to join a committee.
Get Involved: Joining an IOST Committee
Expression of Interest
Begin by submitting an online form to express your interest in joining a committee.
Review and Interview
Your submission will be reviewed, and you may be contacted for a brief interview or meeting.
Appointment Decision
The committee will consider your information and make a decision regarding your appointment.
Onboarding Process
If appointed, you will receive a welcome and an orientation to the committee's work and procedures.
This group focuses on the spiritual and educational core of the Masjid.
Includes: Education, Enlightenment, Imam Committee, Uswah Seminary, Safwah Seminary, Quran Academy, Sunday School, Interfaith, Dawah, New Muslims.
This group handles the Masjid’s outreach, support, and engagement with the broader community.
Includes: Community Service, Community Engagement, Health Services, Funeral Services, Social Services, Financial Assistance, Seniors, Social, Sisters, Youth, Kids.
This group manages the day-to-day running of the Masjid, including facilities and personnel.
Includes: Operations, Administration, Building & Operations, Event Management, Ramadan Committee, Security, Construction, Human Resources, Volunteer Management, Policies & Procedures, Membership.
This group handles the Masjid’s financial health, fundraising, and strategic planning.
Includes: Finances, Fundraising, Accounting, Budgeting, General Finance, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Constitution.
This group is in charge of how the masjid communicates to the public.
Includes: Communications, Marketing & Media, Social Media, Website, Public Relations, Technology Services.
Volunteer Team
Food distribution team
OST is launching a weekly public food distribution and is seeking volunteers to join the Food
Distribution Team! We need help with logistics, setup, marketing, serving, and other tasks. If
you’re interested in getting involved, check the details below.
Click here to learn more.
Janazah team
IOST is looking for community members to join the Washing (Ghusl) and Burial (Dafan) teams. The aim is to respectfully and properly assist in the Islamic funeral process.
Ghusl (Washing)
Assist families in performing Ghusl for the deceased.
Ensure the washing is handled with respect and dignity.
Ensure the washing is handled with respect and dignity.
Kafan (Shroud)
Prepare, wrap, and cut the shrouds.
Ensure proper wrapping according to Islamic traditions.
Ensure proper wrapping according to Islamic traditions.
Dafan (Burial)
Coordinate with families to determine burial time and date.
Oversee logistics and processes for a smooth and respectful burial.
Oversee logistics and processes for a smooth and respectful burial.
Misc (Admin)
Serve as the primary point of contact.
Support families, schedule volunteers, and provide general assistance.
Support families, schedule volunteers, and provide general assistance.
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