Exciting Kids and Youth Taraweeh Program - Volunteers Needed!
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,
As we prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan, we are pleased to introduce the Kids & Youth Taraweeh Program, which will provide a structured and engaging environment for children while their parents pray. This program ensures that young children are cared for and occupied in a meaningful way while encouraging older children to participate in the prayers.
The program is divided into two components, each designed for a specific age group:
1. Taraweeh Childcare Program (Ages 3-6)
This program is designed to engage young children in a safe, supervised environment while their parents perform Isha and Taraweeh.
• Location: Da’wah Center (primary location) & Classroom (overflow if needed)
• Time: Drop-off at 7:45 PM (before Isha), pick-up at 9:30 PM (after the eighth rak‘ah of Taraweeh)
• Nights of Operation: Every night of Ramadan
• Capacity: Limited to 25 children (on a first-come, first-served basis)
• Activities: Children will enjoy snacks, coloring, age-appropriate toys, and Islamic children’s videos.
• Supervision: Two volunteers per night are needed to ensure proper care (one volunteer for every 12 children).
• Check-in Process: Parents must sign in their children each night and provide emergency contact information. Once the 25 spots are filled, no additional children can be accommodated for that night.
Since demand is expected to be higher on group iftar nights (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays), we anticipate reaching full capacity on those evenings.
2. Taraweeh Reward Program (Ages 7+)
This program is designed to encourage older children to participate in Isha and Taraweeh by creating a rewards-based incentive system.
• Goal: To motivate children to pray by rewarding them for participation.
• Structure:
• 1 star for praying Isha
• 1 star for praying 4 rak‘ahs of Taraweeh
• 1 star for praying an additional 4 rak‘ahs (totaling 8 rak‘ahs for the night)
• Tracking Rewards: Stars will be recorded on a chart by a designated volunteer.
• Prizes: Children with the highest number of stars will receive a gift every Friday night.
• Supervision: One volunteer per night will be responsible for recording and tracking participation.
• Additional Activities: To keep older children engaged between prayers, they will have access to Ramadan-themed reflection sheets, trivia activities, and Islamic books.
What We Need from You
For this program to succeed, we need dedicated volunteers each night of Ramadan. The following roles are essential:
• Two volunteers for the Childcare Program (to supervise children ages 3-6)
• One volunteer for the Reward Program (to track children’s stars and participation)
• Volunteers to help prepare and clean the Da’wah Center & Classroom before Ramadan
If you can help, please sign up using the link below or email us to confirm your availability:
Your support is crucial in making this program possible for our families. Let’s come together to make Ramadan a meaningful experience for our children while ensuring that parents can focus on their worship. May Allah reward you abundantly for your efforts.
Jazaakom Allahu Khairan,
Muslim Association of Hawaii