As we gear up for the upcoming DrupalCon Atlanta, we are recruiting volunteers to serve as mentors during Mentored Contribution Day: Thursday, March 27th. Mentors play a crucial role in making newcomers feel welcomed and confident, assisting them in setting up their environments, finding tasks, and navigating the contribution process.
Not an experienced programmer? No problem! — You can still be a valuable mentor! At DrupalCon, we are looking for mentors from diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and regions to help support new contributors. Mentors guide new contributors on how to find information and act as friendly resources. Mentors and contributors often collaborate in pairs or teams to find solutions and understand their role in the larger context.
Even experienced developers can find the Drupal issue queue daunting, especially if unfamiliar with the full issue resolution lifecycle. Mentor Orientation sessions prepare mentors for working with new contributors. Meanwhile, the mentor coordination team holds workshops for new contributors, and identifies novice issues in advance, to help first-time mentors and contributors succeed.
You could become a Drupal core contributor!
All core mentoring-related workshops will result in contribution credits for both mentors and contributors who attend. These credits acknowledge and reward your efforts in strengthening the Drupal ecosystem. By participating, you not only enhance your skills but also receive official recognition for your contributions. This valuable acknowledgment can boost your professional profile and credibility in the Drupal community. We encourage all potential mentors and contributors to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure their involvement is recognized!
Why Become a Mentor?
- Confidence booster: When you explain a concept to someone else, you not only deepen your understanding but also enhance your confidence in that subject.
- Learn from top developers: Mentorship is a two-way street. Gain insights from experienced contributors and deepen your Drupal knowledge.
- Foster growth: Play a crucial role in the professional and personal growth of new community members.
- Build connections: Network with other mentors and mentees, creating lasting relationships within the Drupal community.
- Give back: Contribute to the success and sustainability of the Drupal project by nurturing the next generation of contributors.
How to Get Involved?
For more information and to get involved, visit the DrupalCon Atlanta Contribution Page.
Get connected, visit Drupal Slack to join:
- Join the first time contributions conversation: #first-contribution
- To become a mentor: #mentoring-team-coordination