Prison Outreach Program

Name and Contact Information * First and last name as well as the best way to reach you (e-mail, phone, etc.)

Do you have experience working with incarcerated Muslims or volunteering at a correctional facility? *

Yes
No

How often would you like to volunteer with us? * Volunteering involves participating in a one-to-two hour visit with incarcerated Muslims.

Once a year
Twice a year
Once every three or four months
Once every one or two months (or more)

How far are you comfortable traveling per visit? * Carpools will inshAllah be provided for volunteers (no driving is necessary). The facilities we visit are located in Los Angeles County (less than an hour), San Bernardino County (1.5 hours) and Riverside County (2+ hours)

Less than an hour away
One to two hours away
More than two hours away

What days during the week are you able to volunteer * Please expect to dedicate at least three hours for each volunteer event.

Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday (morning-afternoon)
Sunday (morning-afternoon)

Are you comfortable with being inside a secured environment interacting with inmates? * Our visitation program involves interacting with incarcerated Muslims inside of prisons.

Yes
No

What role(s) are you comfortable in participating in during a visit? * Volunteer roles range from giving a jummah khutbah to participating in discussions.

Give a jummah khutbah (must be available Friday afternoon)
Present a speech/lead a group discussion
Listen to discussion and occasionally participate

Are you interested in participating in our Muslim pen pal program? * Volunteers will write e-mails to communicate with incarcerated Muslims

Yes
No

Do you have any Islamic material or supplies you would like to donate? Incarcerated Muslims are in need of prayer rugs, kufis, prayer beads and Islamic literature

Yes
No

Questions, comments and suggestions?

Purpose

Contact Person

Frequency of Visits

Institutions Served

Qualifications

IIOC Prison Outreach Survey