- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
Public Awareness and Outreach Team for Imam Jamil and All Political Prisoners
ORGANIZATION: JAMAAAATUL ASR
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
About Imam Jamil Action Network (IJAN):
The Imam Jamil Action Network (IJAN) is a national organization committed to advocating for the freedom and exoneration of Imam Jamil Al-Amin (formerly known as H. Rap Brown), a human rights activist, former Chairman of SNCC and honorary Minister of Justice for the Black Panther Party. Imam Jamil is currently serving a life sentence for a crime he did not commit. IJAN aims to educate the public about Imam Jamil's life, his contributions to the freedom struggle of the 60s in the United States, and his current plight.
About Imam Jamil Al-Amin:
Imam Jamil Al-Amin, born as Hubert Gerold Brown, was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and later embraced Islam, becoming an Imam (spiritual leader). He has been a vocal advocate for justice and human rights, but in 2000 he was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment; his life being one of constant struggle since his teen year and he has always faced harrasment from the police for crimes he never committed due to his struggle for freedom and justice. His case is currently under review by the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Review Board, and there is a growing movement to re-examine the evidence and secure his release.
About the Local Committee:
Jamaa'aatul Asr Inc., as an organization that has pledged its allegiance to Imam Jamil, is committed to contributing to the struggle by developing local IJAN Committees as part of its activities. The Deputy Amir of Jamaa'aatul Asr, Na'im Walid Ibn Rafiq Mujahid, will be heading the development of a local IJAN committee in Fort Myers, FL. This committee aims to extend the reach of IJAN's advocacy efforts and mobilize local support for Imam Jamil Al-Amin.
About the Opportunity: Drive Justice and Advocate for Human Rights with the Local Committee for the Imam Jamil Action Network in Fort Myers, FL
Introduction:
Become a part of the local committee for the Imam Jamil Action Network (IJAN) in Fort Myers, FL. We are looking to develop a team of passionate individuals committed to justice and human rights, particularly concerning political prisoners like Imam Jamil Al-Amin.
Responsibilities:
Public Awareness:
- Design and create compelling visual materials advocating for the exoneration of Imam Jamil and other political prisoners.
- Ensure the messaging aligns with IJAN's mission and Imam Jamil's teachings on justice and human rights.
Outreach and Team Management:
- Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers and supporters.
- Help assemble and manage teams for the distribution of awareness materials.
- Conduct community outreach activities, focusing on justice and human rights issues, particularly concerning political prisoners.
Digital and Social Media:
- Extend awareness campaigns to digital platforms.
- Manage social media accounts to disseminate information and engage with the community.
- Help manage the IJAN website, updating it with relevant content and news.
Requirements:
- Experience in graphic design, visual arts, or related fields is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Previous experience in recruitment or community outreach is a plus.
- Passion for justice and human rights advocacy.
- Time commitment: 15 hours or less per week. Includes time needed for meetings (in-person and virtual).
Benefits:
- Opportunity to be part of a team that aims to exonerate Imam Jamil and other political prisoners.
- Skill development in design, activism, and team management.
- Networking opportunities within justice and human rights circles.
- Making a meaningful impact in your community and beyond.
How to Apply:
Send your portfolio (if applicable), resume, and a brief cover letter to volunteering@jamaaaatulasr.org. This application has no deadline and is open ended. Anyone interested is welcome to join if they have skills they want to offer that are not mentioned here.
Closing Statement:
Be a part of a movement that stands against prosecutorial misconduct and fights for the freedom of political prisoners. Join us in making a difference and continuing the legacy of Imam Jamil Abdullah al-Amin. For Further information, check out IJAN's official Website: https://www.imamjamilactionnetwork.org/
More opportunities with JAMAAAATUL ASR
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About JAMAAAATUL ASR
Location:
PO BOX 3217, ARCADIA, FL 34265, US
Mission Statement
Working locally to affect things globally. We will call people to believe in Allah, perform the daily prayers (Salah), to give Zakah, to fear Allah, and to have good behaviour. We will oversee the establishment of Masajid (Mosques) to establish Salah and as a nucleus for local mobilisation and activity. We will oversee the establishment of outreach centres for the purpose of spreading the message of Islam. We will oversee the establishment of educational programs for Muslims to learn the Qur’an, Authentic Sunnah, and their Deen. We will oversee the establishment of programs geared towards the removal of blight on all communities, maintaining the good that already exists within the communities, and the betterment of both the muslim and non-muslim community at large based on the guidance of Islam. We will go into agriculture and do business that would help establish self-sustaining communities with our own supply chains.
Description
We want to be a force of good in the community, to do Da'wah, and establish once again a Masjid to replace the one that was lost in Arcadia back around 2016. These efforts all began to coalesce under the umbrella of Jamaa’aatul Asr, an organisation that had existed in the 1980s in Baltimore, but now will reestablish itself in Arcadia, Florida 40s later. As of the end of 2021, efforts to establish a masjid continue. In the coming years, we hope to have efforts in Da’wah to Islam grow, and for a revenue stream to be created to help get the resources needed to build a Masjid and improve the Southwest Florida communities as a whole.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Graphic Design
- Audio-Visual
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A