This document outlines a proposal to improve Mozilla's "Get Involved" program by empowering local communities, focusing projects on their needs, and developing a "Newcomers channel" with community leaders to guide new contributors. Key aspects include highlighting local language websites and communities, better defining Mozilla's mission, and conducting regular surveys to track community growth. Feedback is requested on the initial steps and involvement strategies.
2. How do I Get Involved in Mozilla Project?
http://www.mozilla.org/contribute
3. Get Involved group/page Problems
- too many projects (newcomers may be confused);
- Large amount of documentation for a newcomer;
- Reduced visibility of what/who we are (as a non-proft organization)
- Reduced visibility of the worldwide community;
4. Next level of Get Involved
Empower Local Communities
Local community members Mozilla Ambassadors in their country
Local community websites Mozilla Mission, Technologies, Projects
in local language
mozilla.org Get Involved A communication channel between local
community leaders, Project leaders and
newcomers
Dynamic sections of In what we are
working this Week ;
Focus more on projects/campaigns/
events and local community needs
rather than areas of interest;
5. Get Involved page/group Next Steps
- better defne Who we are
- invite community members to contribute@mozilla.org discussion list
- make visible local communities on Get Involved page ( ideas? )
- refne the current areas of interest / projects on
mozilla.org/contribute
- bi-weekly presentation focused on Community Engagement (led by
community leaders)
- regular research / survey on community activity status (involvement,
new members, new local projects and campaigns);
- Build the human base around Get Involved;
6. Get Involved on mozilla.org
The Human base
Develop the Newcomers channel concept:
- group of community leaders
- lead and guide newcomers
- help local communities to develop their community engagement strategy
- based on meritocracy
- in the near future integration with mozillians.org
Values
DIVERSITY , OPENNESS, LEADERSHIP
7. This is the frst step on defning a Get Involved strategy
More to come at Whistler Summit
Feedback needed
Your story as a contributor needed
Map of few local communities activity
Contact
alina@mozillafoundation.org