Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing! Some things to consider as an organization or if you are the person who engages volunteers at this time of year:
Learn about this observance and what it means to community. Google is your friend, avoid putting the labour on the human.
Have considerate/open conversations with volunteers and their unique needs.
Provide time and space for daily prayers.
If a volunteer opportunity time overlaps with sunset, make sure to provide time for people to break their fast (this will vary depending on where you are in Canada)
Be conscious of physically demanding work during the month.
Check out these organizations doing awesome work (let us know if we can add you to the list)
Project Ramadan is a project of Muslim Welfare Canada, they work with First Nations communities, shelters and food banks to support families during Ramadan.
Muslim Foodbank began small in a garage and now delivers meals across Canada as well as providing daily meals to those who need them.