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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
Roots Academy’s Vision.
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary.
Roots Academy is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our team as Event Organizers in Canada. In this role, you will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing Islamic educational and community events, ensuring smooth operations and a meaningful experience for attendees. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while developing leadership and organizational skills.
Key tasks
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Assist in the planning and logistics of events (e.g., seminars, workshops, fundraising dinners, and youth programs).
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Help with on-the-day event setup, registration, and coordination to ensure a seamless experience.
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Promote events through social media, flyers, and community outreach to maximize attendance.
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Engage with attendees, speakers, and volunteers to foster a welcoming and beneficial environment.
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Attend weekly/bi-weekly team meetings to discuss event progress, updates, and strategies.
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Provide post-event feedback and suggestions for improvement.
What we’re looking for
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Passion for Islamic education and community service.
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Strong organizational and communication skills.
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Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.
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Availability to assist during events (some evenings/weekends may be required).
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Commitment to attending regular team meetings (weekly/bi-weekly).
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Previous event coordination experience is a plus but not mandatory.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE and Australia.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy.
Roots Academy’s Vision.
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary
As part of teaching at Roots, instructors are supplied with many teaching resources to help them teach the Roots way, such as instructor slides, teaching notes and walk-through videos.
Your role at Roots is to produce well-curated teaching notes, to ensure instructors understand the content and know exactly what is being taught.
Key tasks
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Assessing the current standard of teacher note
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Taking on the role of editor/proofreader of all academic content
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Have a keen eye for detail such as grammar, language and punctuation
What we’re looking for
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Has a keen eye for detail
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Has experience in copy editing
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Able to prioritise and organise workload
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Has some experience in assessing the quality of educational material
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE, and Australia.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Professional development and practical experience in design and digital marketing.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah (personal & spiritual development) sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are recruiting Youth Helpers to assist at our various Cadet and Badger groups in Northamptonshire.
Youth Helpers work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units by supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Pursuing the role
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
- Welcome Event (Induction) - 20/01/2026
Closing date for these opportunities is: 30/11/2025
To apply for this opportunity please follow the link below:
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada, Australia & USA.
Position Summary:
As a Content Creator, you will play a vital role in visually narrating our journey, mission, and impact. You will be responsible for filming, photographing, editing, and producing engaging content for our website, social media, and marketing campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
Videography & Photography:
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Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality videos and photos for digital platforms, events, and promotional materials.
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Capture key moments at Roots Academy campuses, events, and student experiences.
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Ensure all content aligns with Roots Academy’s brand identity, values, and messaging.
Editing & Production:
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Edit videos and images using professional software
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Add graphics, animations, subtitles, and effects to enhance storytelling.
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Maintain a consistent visual style across all platforms.
Content Strategy & Social Media:
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Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging visual content for social media, website, and digital campaigns.
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Stay up-to-date with content trends, video styles, and social media best practices.
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Suggest creative ideas for short-form (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts) and long-form video content.
Project Management:
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Organize and manage content shoots, including scheduling, locations, and logistics.
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Maintain and manage photography and videography equipment, ensuring quality and readiness.
Preferred Experience:
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Marketing & Branding
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Some experience in digital marketing, social media, or event promotion.
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Basic knowledge of social media management, and content creation.
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Experience with Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) or Islamic Societies (ISOCs) as a member, volunteer, or organizer.
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Comfortable engaging with Muslim communities and student networks.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Marketing Skills: Proven expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing, and campaign management.
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Creative Storyteller: You have a keen eye for capturing powerful moments and translating them into compelling visual stories.
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Innovative: Demonstrated ability to drive growth through innovative and data-driven marketing strategies
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Community-Oriented: A deep understanding of the Muslim community in Ontario, especially in relation to university students and local mosques.
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Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to support program delivery efficiently.
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Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from students to community leaders.
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Commitment to Ihsaan: This role requires someone who strives to deliver their responsibilities with ihsaan.
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Dedication to Service: A heart for khidma (service), and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young Muslims through education.
What We Offer:
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the globe.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house Tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers can claim expenses for food, travel, and equipment in line with the Expenses Policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary:
Roots Academy is seeking a Finance Lead (Canada) to oversee and manage the treasury functions of our growing non-profit organization. This role is essential in ensuring our financial health, transparency, and accountability.
Key tasks
- Oversee cash flow, budgeting, and fund allocation across departments and initiatives
- Manage banking relationships and ensure secure handling of donations and grants
- Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, and reconciliations
- Prepare simple financial reports for internal reviews
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial best practices and Canadian regulatory requirements
- Support fundraising campaigns with budgeting and analytics tracking
What we’re looking for
- Background in finance, treasury, accounting, or nonprofit management
- Strong attention to detail and integrity
- Familiarity with basic budgeting tools or platforms (Excel, Sheets, Xero)
- Passion for community service and excellence
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE and Australia.
- Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
- Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
- Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Ireland, Canada & Australia.
Role Summary:
The Fundraising Lead for Roots Academy Canada will be responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies to support the expansion of Roots Academy’s programs.
This role is critical in ensuring that Roots Academy has the financial resources needed to deliver high-quality Islamic education to communities around the world.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about the mission of Roots Academy, skilled in engaging donors and securing funding through various channels, and able to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Engagement:
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Develop and implement a dynamic fundraising plan that includes a variety of strategies tailored to Roots Academy’s target audiences, including university MSAs, mosques, and Islamic organisations.
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Identify and build partnerships with key community organisations, MSAs, and Islamic centres to create collaborative fundraising opportunities.
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Stay adaptable to emerging opportunities for funding, leveraging both traditional and innovative approaches to engage and attract potential donors.
Relationship Building:
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Actively engage with MSAs, Islamic centres, and community organisations to establish Roots Academy as a cause worth supporting and to cultivate long-term donor relationships.
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Collaborate with MSAs and community partners to organise local fundraising events, campaigns, and other initiatives that resonate with the community.
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Serve as a liaison between Roots Academy and these partner organisations to foster a spirit of collaboration and mutual support.
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Work closely with MSAs and community organisations to retain donors by creating meaningful engagement opportunities and maintaining a sense of involvement with Roots Academy’s mission.
Campaign Management:
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Lead and coordinate diverse fundraising campaigns, including online initiatives, MSA-driven campaigns, and in-person events like benefit dinners and community gatherings.
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Work with Roots Academy’s marketing team to create campaign materials and digital content, ensuring that each initiative is tailored to engage and inspire potential donors.
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Coordinate and oversee logistics for events, ensuring a smooth and impactful experience for all participants and maximising fundraising outcomes.
Tracking and Reporting:
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Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities, donor interactions, and campaign outcomes to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Provide regular reports to the leadership team on fundraising efforts, adapting strategies as needed based on campaign performance and community feedback.
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Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of different fundraising approaches, enabling continuous improvement in future efforts.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Fundraising Experience: Proven experience in developing and executing successful fundraising strategies, particularly for nonprofit organisations, educational initiatives, or Islamic institutions.
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Community-Oriented: A deep understanding of the Muslim community in Canada, especially in relation to university students and local mosques.
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Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to support program delivery efficiently.
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Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from students to community leaders.
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Commitment to Ihsaan: This role requires someone who strives to deliver their responsibilities with ihsaan.
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Dedication to Service: A heart for khidma (service), and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young Muslims through education.
What We Offer:
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the globe.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
-
Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Ontario, Canada (Remote, with in-person responsibilities within the region)
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Commitment: 5-7 hours per week, part-time (potential to expand with program demand)
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Reports To: Operations Lead – Roots Academy Canada
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada & USA.
Position Summary:
The Event Lead will lead the strategy, design, and execution of all events, ensuring they align with the organization’s goals and deliver memorable experiences. This role oversees the end-to-end event planning process, including budgeting, logistics, vendor management, and team coordination. As the driving force behind the organization’s events, the Event Lead will ensure high standards of creativity, efficiency, and impact while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Event Planning:
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Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances brand visibility.
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Identify event opportunities, including conferences, product launches, fundraisers, and internal engagements, to achieve strategic objectives.
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Event Design & Execution:
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Lead the planning and execution of all events, ensuring seamless logistics, creative concepts, and high-quality delivery.
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Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event themes, messaging, and objectives are aligned with organizational priorities.
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Budget Management:
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Manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising quality.
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Track expenses, negotiate vendor contracts, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
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Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
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Build and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and partners to ensure successful event execution.
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Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to meet quality standards and timelines.
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Team Leadership:
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Lead, mentor, and develop the event planning team to achieve excellence in execution.
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Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
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Event Marketing & Promotion:
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Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events, including developing promotional materials, social media campaigns, and press outreach.
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Ensure a strong event presence across digital and physical platforms to maximize attendance and engagement.
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Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:
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Measure event success through post-event reporting, feedback collection, and KPIs.
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Use insights to refine event planning processes and improve future events.
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Skills and Qualifications:
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Innovative: Demonstrated ability to drive growth through innovative and data-driven marketing strategies
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Community-Oriented: A deep understanding of the Muslim community in Ontario, especially in relation to university students and local mosques.
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Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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Project Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to support program delivery efficiently.
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Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from students to community leaders.
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Commitment to Ihsaan (excellence): This role requires someone who strives to deliver their responsibilities with ihsaan.
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Dedication to Service: A heart for khidma (service), and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young Muslims through education.
What We Offer:
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Be part of a team of 80+ dedicated volunteers from across the globe.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
-
Receive in-house Tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please Note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers can claim expenses for food, travel, and equipment in line with the Expenses Policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Stonehouse, Honicknowle and the wider Plymouth area.
Time Commitment: flexible, support us when you can.
What we are looking for
We need willing volunteers to work alongside us communicate the Together for Childhood message in Stonehouse, Honicknowle and the wider Plymouth area.
Do you have any ideas of how you would like to help?
Here are some ideas we have:
- Workforce development - co deliver workshop for community members Safeguarding First Aid and child sexual abuse prevention workshop.
- Healthy relationships – social media content creation, online safety, Pants champion.
- Events – Supporting a stall at events and helping with an activity and sharing our messaging.
- Newsletter- skills to create our TFC newsletter.
- Be a ‘conversation starter' you will receive help to support us to share our prevention of child sexual abuse messages.
- Community Leader Toolkit facilitator – support with group delivery and set up and champion our messaging and help you take action.
- Pantosaurus Mascot and help us spread this important message to children.
What you will get.
Free training specific to your role and we will support you with the information and tools needed to help you.
Be invited to relevant meetings and briefings and receive updates so you can learn more about how you are helping to protect children in Plymouth and across the UK. You will get the opportunity to meet and work with volunteers and staff across the organisation.
Who's right for the role?
While we think this role is suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience.
• Passionate about helping young people and children
• Comfortable talking about the NSPCC's work
• Good communication and social skills
• Works well within a team
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Youth Helper work directly with young people in St John Ambulance Badger Setts and Cadet Units. By supporting our Youth Leaders to deliver a sessions across our range of programmes. In this role, you'll support the learning and development of young people into the next generation of health citizens. Youth Helpers also help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be, as well as supervise and support other adult volunteers in their team.
You’ll get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride delivering an essential service. It’s great for you, great for your community and great for our nation, and it requires only a small commitment of your time.
Pursuing the role
If you are successful you will need to undertake induction & training for role at these dates:
Applicant's must be available for regular Thursday night attendance and be able to get to Guildford before 17:00 for Badgers or 18:00 for Cadets
Interview will be conducted on a Thursday evening. Date options will be offered
You will get the chance to observe one of the youth unit sessions at the interview.
Training will be given during the youth night sessions. There is some online learning to be carried out too,
Closing date for these opportunities is: 5th October 2025
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada, Australia & USA.
Role Summary
As a Graphic Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping the visual identity of Roots Academy Canada. From designing educational resources and social media assets to crafting digital campaigns and event materials, your work will ensure our content reflects ihsan (excellence), clarity, and spiritual depth. You will help bring Islamic learning to life through purposeful, polished, and impactful design.
Key tasks
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Design Development: Create visually compelling graphics for use across social media, email, web, presentations, and print
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Brand Consistency: Ensure all visual materials align with Roots Academy’s brand guidelines and Islamic values
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Content Support: Collaborate with the social media and education teams to translate ideas and scripts into polished, engaging visuals
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Campaign Assets: Support event and program launches by designing posters, promo kits, and other visual collateral
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Template Creation: Build easy-to-edit templates for internal teams to use (e.g., Canva or Google Slides)
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Revision & Feedback: Adapt designs based on team feedback while maintaining efficiency and quality
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Trend Awareness: Stay up to date on design and content trends, especially within the faith-based and youth development space
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Project Management: Maintain organized design files and deliver work in a timely manner
What we’re looking for
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Strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, clarity, and alignment with brand guidelines
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Experience using tools like Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma
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Attention to detail and a strong sense of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
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Ability to take direction while contributing creative input
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A deep understanding of Islamic values and visual modesty in design
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Experience designing for social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok)
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Excellent communication and time-management skills
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
-
Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Teachers and educational facilitators wanted to help East London Waterworks Park deliver its environmental learning goals.
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are seeking experienced teachers and educational facilitators to lead workshops and deliver engaging environmental education sessions to children and young people. Sessions may take place at schools or around the perimeter of the site we want to transform into East London Waterworks Park.
This role would include:
- Leading hands-on outdoor learning workshops
- Delivering nature-based activities to school groups
- Supporting the creation of ELWP’s Under 18s volunteering policy
- Supporting outreach efforts to promote ELWP’s existing learning programmes
Schools, universities and youth groups we've collaborated with include:
- Waltham Forest College
- Henry Maynard Primary School, Walthamstow
- Buxton School, Leytonstone
- Kingsmead Primary School, Hackney
- Daubeney Primary School, Hackney
- UCL
- Royal College of Art
- University of Westminster
- Project Zero
- Voyage Youth
- Loyola University Chicago
- Vanderbilt University Nashville
We're looking for people to lead on these projects and facilitate the direction of the learning working group.
The Learning Circle currently meets monthly on a Wednesday evening at 8pm for an hour on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely
You should be an experienced teacher, educational consultant, forest school leader, training and development specialist, learning designer, facilitator or any other kind of role creating learning projects, programmes and experiences. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role.
Your support will help young people and learners improve their environmental knowledge of design and research as well as contributing to our community-owned park. This will in turn provide a sense of stewardship over the land once the park is created and student's ideas have been built into the park. Creating learning projects with educational institutions will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park.
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By volunteering in this role, you will help shape the future of East London Waterworks Park as a community-led environmental learning space. This will also help our charity with the strategy to buy the land through showing the value of our environmental education programme before we create the park. If you’re interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you!
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces




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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy.
Roots Academy’s Vision:
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary.
Site managers are responsible for establishing partnerships with University Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) and Islamic Societies (ISocs), and maintaining positive relationships with these sites.
Key tasks
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Actively establish and maintain positive relationships with the MSA/ISoc committees and Student Ambassadors to ensure an exceptional onsite experience for students and promote retention of sites
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Be responsible for overseeing all onsite logistics through liaison with the Student Ambassador to ensure that onsite logistics including advertising of the class and other required tasks are taken care of by the MSA/ISoc
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Be the point of contact for ISocs: answer questions from the MSA/ ISoc committees and Student Ambassadors to the best of your ability and engage them on a 1-1 basis, listen to their needs and concerns and addressing these accordingly
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Collect ideas and best-practices from how different MSAs/ISocs are delivering their class
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Participate in onboarding current and new sites prior to the start of the academic year
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Be the point of contact internally for any queries or updates related to assigned MSAs/ISocs
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Regularly brainstorm with MSA/ISoc committees to identify ways Roots can better serve their specific needs, support their goals, and strengthen collaboration.
What we’re looking for
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An understanding of the Muslim university scene and how university MSAs/ISocs operate.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability and keenness to make and maintain genuine connections with people.
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Ability to travel regionally for face-to-face meetings with MSA/ISoc committees, at least once per month.
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Willingness to conduct a weekly virtual touch base with the Student Ambassador to ensure MSA/ISoc sites are running smoothly and to offer support as needed.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE and Australia.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada, Australia & USA.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic marketing team. In this role, you will play a vital role in managing and strengthening our relationships with partner organisations. You will work closely with external partners to ensure they use our branding correctly, effectively market our classes, and maintain open lines of communication.
Key tasks
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Branding Compliance - Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure they correctly represent our brand in all marketing materials, including logos, imagery, and messaging.
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Marketing Support - Provide guidance and resources to partners for marketing our services effectively, including creating marketing collateral, campaigns, and promotional materials.
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Communication Liaison - Serve as the primary point of contact through social media between our organisation and partner organisations, facilitating clear and consistent communication channels.
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Training and Onboarding - Conduct training sessions and onboarding for new partner organisations to familiarise them with our brand guidelines, marketing strategies, and communication protocols.
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Performance Monitoring - Monitor the marketing efforts of partner organisations, track key performance metrics, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
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Collaboration - Coordinate cross-functional efforts with internal teams, such as marketing, design, and external partnerships, to ensure alignment with partnership goals.
What we’re looking for
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Passion for Islamic education and the development of young Muslims.
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Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and communication principles
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously.
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Proficiency in project management and organisational skills.
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Analytical mindset for assessing partnership performance.
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Data Analysis Tools - Skills in data analysis tools like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for evaluating partnership performance and providing insights.
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Communication Tools - Proficiency in communication and collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom for maintaining open lines of communication with partners.
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Content Collaboration Tools - Knowledge of platforms like Google Workspace for collaborating on content creation and sharing documents with partners.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
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Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy.
Roots Academy’s Vision.
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries. Our Mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why Does Roots Academy Exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and offline.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that removes barriers to access and provokes thought and action.
Role Summary.
As a QA Reviewer at Roots Academy, you'll work closely with Regional Leads and the QA team to help maintain and raise the quality of teaching across our programmes. Your role is to support our instructors by regularly observing lessons, offering constructive feedback, and encouraging their continued growth and development.
Your input will help ensure that students benefit from lessons that are clear, engaging, and rooted in sound educational practice.
Key tasks
· Observe lessons via site visits or submitted video recordings throughout the semester.
· Use standardised forms to assess lesson quality and highlight key strengths and areas that could be improved.
· Offer honest and practical feedback, using real examples to guide instructors toward better practice.
· Work alongside Regional Leads to deliver feedback at set points in the semester and support instructor development conversations.
· Attend feedback meetings and take notes to track progress and follow-up actions.
· Recommend helpful activities for instructors, such as shadowing experienced colleagues, team teaching, or reviewing their own lessons.
· Keep track of instructors needing additional support by scheduling follow-up visits or reviewing new lesson recordings.
· Make sure feedback is received, understood, and followed up with clear next steps.
· Raise any serious concerns or ongoing issues with the Regional Lead or relevant team members.
What we’re looking for
· Background in teaching, mentoring, or classroom observation.
· A supportive but honest approach to giving feedback.
· Good understanding of what makes a lesson effective and engaging.
· Confident communicator with good organisation skills.
· Able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
· Respectful of diverse backgrounds and familiar with Islamic learning settings.
What we have to offer
· Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE and Australia.
· Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
· Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
· Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.

Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Roots Academy
At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 2,000 students across the UK, Canada, Australia & USA.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our social
media strategy. You will be responsible for creating engaging and meaningful content that
resonates with our audience, promotes our educational programs, and nurtures our
community’s spiritual development.
Key tasks
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Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy
aligned with Roots Academy’s mission and goals.
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Content Creation: Create compelling and informative social media content, including
posts, videos, graphics, and stories, that reflects our values and engages our target audience.
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Community Engagement: Build and nurture a vibrant online community by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.
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Content Calendar: Maintain a content calendar to ensure a consistent posting schedule and to plan for special events, holidays, and campaigns.
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Audience Growth: Implement strategies to increase our social media following and engagement, including the use of hashtags, collaborations, and promotions.
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Analytics and Reporting: Monitor social media metrics, track campaign performance, and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations for improvement.
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Brand Consistency: Ensure that all social media content adheres to Roots Academy’s branding guidelines and reflects our core values.
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Collaboration: Work closely with other teams to align social media efforts with broader organisational objectives.
What we’re looking for
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Strong understanding of Islamic values and the ability to communicate and promote them effectively.
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Proven experience in social media management, preferably in an educational or nonprofit context.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms.
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Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.
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Strong analytical skills for tracking and evaluating social media performance.
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Understanding of social media advertising and paid promotion.
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Community management experience with the ability to maintain a positive and respectful online environment.
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Graphic Design Software - Basic knowledge of graphic design software like Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite for creating or editing marketing materials.
What we have to offer
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Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
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Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
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Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
-
Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.
Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.
