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Thanks for your interest in contributing to Mozilla! The Mozilla Project welcomes contributions from everyone who shares our goals and wants to contribute in a healthy and constructive manner within our community. As such, we require all those who participate to agree to adhere to the [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/ Community Participation Guidelines] in order to help us create a safe and positive community experience for all.  
{{admon/note|New to Mozilla?|If you'd like to volunteer for Mozilla, please visit our [http://www.mozilla.org/contribute Get Involved] page or consider [https://reps.mozilla.org/ becoming a Mozilla rep.] This page is for Mozillians who want to help more people contribute to the project.}}
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== Quick Start: ==
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'''To make a technical contribution''':
* Contribute to the Mozilla code base -> [https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/]
* Find your first code contribution -> [http://codetribute.mozilla.org codetribute.mozilla.org]
* Contribute documentation to MDN (formerly Mozilla Developer Network) -> [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/MDN/Contribute developer.mozilla.org]


'''To make a non-technical contribution''':
* Localize Mozilla into your language -> [https://pontoon.mozilla.org/ pontoon.mozilla.org]
* Help support users from the comfort of your couch by answering questions and/or writing and translating support articles -> [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved support.mozilla.org]
* Support Mozilla's mission - find worthwhile and fun ways to get involved right away via the -> [https://community.mozilla.org/en/ Mozilla Community Portal]


'''Areas of broader community involvement'''
* Contribute to [https://commonvoice.mozilla.org/ Common Voice] by contributing and validating voice clips
* Contribute to [https://common-voice.github.io/community-playbook/ Common Voice by supporting the technical aspects]
* Access over 300 high-quality global datasets through the [https://datacollective.mozillafoundation.org/ Mozilla Data Collective]
* Design and build themes and add-ons for [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/developers/ Firefox]
* Design and build themes and add-ons for [https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/ Thunderbird]
* Provide [https://connect.mozilla.org/ feedback] on Firefox


'''Past areas of contribution or closed projects'''
* Contribute your design to an open design community -> [https://github.com/mozilla/OpenDesign/ github.com/mozilla/OpenDesign/]
* Mozilla Reps (ReMo)
* Reviewing apps on AMO
* QMO
* Tech Speakers 
* Firefox Student Ambassadors


== Specialist Programs & Funding Programs: ==
''As a critical part of the mission, Mozilla invests in innovators and projects working to make the internet more open, inclusive, decentralized, and secure. These programs each have their own set of requirements and application process, please read carefully.''


Available by application:
* [https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/what-we-fund/fellowships/ Fellowships] - For web activists, open-source researchers and scientists, and technology policy experts who work on the front lines of the internet health movement.
* [https://research.mozilla.org/ Research Grants & Sponsorships] - For universities, labs and research-focused registered non-profits working to make the internet a better place.
* [https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/what-we-fund/awards/ Mozilla Awards] - For open source projects that contribute to Mozilla’s work and to the health of the Internet.
* [https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/moss/ Mozilla's Open Source Support Awards]- provide catalytic funding to open source technologists.
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Outreachy Outreachy] - For members of under-represented groups who want to intern in free and open source software. 
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/SummerOfCode Summer of Code] - For student developers who want to work with an open source organization on a 3 month programming project during their break from school.
* [https://wiki.mozilla.org/Engagement/Developer_Engagement/Event_request_guidelines Developer Engagement Events] - for people seeking speakers or sponsorship for developer-oriented events. 




Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out the conversations on [https://discourse.mozilla.org/ the Mozilla Discourse].




 
''Looking for content from the old page? You can find it in the archive [[Contributearchive|HERE]].''
 
 
 
=<center>How to get started and find resources</center>=
 
<center>'''There are a number of resources available to help you build a community around your project.  The [[Contribute/Team|Community Building Team]] is also here to help you make use of these resources and to create additional resources that are needed by teams across the project.'''</center>
 
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==Connecting New Contributors==
 
[[Contribute/Connecting_New_Contributors|Connecting New Contributors is as easy as 1, 2, 3!]]
 
==Communication Channels==
A great place to get started is to join one of these communication channels where other people involved with community building are available to help.  Feel free to join one of the following and introduce yourself.
 
* [[Grow|Grow Mozilla discussions every other Thursday at 10 am pacific]]
* [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/community-building Community Building mailing list]
* [irc://irc.mozilla.org#cbt #cbt IRC channel]
* [[Contribute/Meetup|Community Building Meetups]]
 
==Partnerships==
 
You don't need to figure everything out on your own.  There are community building experts available who can create a community growth plan with you and help you connect with more contributors.  If you are interested in a partnership, please reach out through the channels listed above.
 
* [[Contribute/Areas|List of community building partnerships]]
 
==Case Studies and Pilots==
 
Finding a pathway to increase volunteer contribution can sometimes be the most difficult step. We want to make the contribution lifecycle easy to understand using best practices for pathway finding.
 
* [http://blog.margaretleibovic.com/post/57564605991/increasing-volunteer-participation-on-the-firefox-for| Margaret Leibovic explains the five steps the Fennec team utilized to onboard volunteers]
* [http://www.nukeador.com/09/12/2011/organizing-a-mozilla-community/ Rubén Martín talks about lessons learned from build the Mozilla Hispano community]
* [[Contribute/Pilots|Learn more about pilot projects other teams have worked on that you can build on and learn from]]
 
==Workshops==
 
We have created some workshops that will help you walk through the process of designing your project for participation. These are available in a variety of formats to fit with your needs&mdash;you can interact with this through a series of short videos or you can set up an exercise for your whole team to work through this content together.
 
* [[Contribute/Workshops/Designing_for_participation | Designing projects for participation]]
* [[Contribute/Workshops/Identifying_contributors | Identifying contributors]]
* [[Contribute/Workshops/Metrics_for_growth | Metrics for growth]]
 
==Dashboards==
 
Getting visibility into the growth and health of our communities is vital to bringing more volunteers into Mozilla and to have all contributors working to support Mozilla's goals.  We are building dashboards to give us this insight.
 
* [[Contribute/Dashboards|List of contribution dashboards]]
 
==Other resources==
 
Here are a list of links to other useful resources.
 
* [[Contribute/Videos|Videos created by community builders for community builders]]
* [[Contribute/Reading|Articles and books recommended by community builders]]
* [https://tiptoes.makes.org/thimble/contribution-madlib Contributions Madlibs template] (hit Remix to make your own)
 
==Frequently Asked Questions==
 
We've compiled a list of some common questions about getting started with community building that may address some of the questions you have.
 
* [[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#How_will_volunteers_reduce_my_workload_instead_of_add_to_it.3F|How will volunteers reduce my workload instead of add to it?]]
* [[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#What_skills_do_volunteers_have.3F|What skills do volunteers have?]]
* [[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#How_can_I_rely_on_volunteers_to_do_things_I_need_to_get_done.3F|How can I rely on volunteers to do things I need to get done?]]
*[[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#How_does_adding_volunteers_to_my_team_compare_with_adding_employees.2C_interns_or_contractors.3F|How does adding volunteers compare with adding employees, interns, or contractors?]]
* [[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#How_long_will_volunteers_stay_involved.3F|How long will volunteers stay involved?]]
* [[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#Does_my_team_need_a_full-time_Community_Builder.3F_If_not.2C_would_it_be_useful_to_have_someone_spend_part_of_their_time_on_community_building.3F|Does my team need a full time community builder? If not, would it be useful to have someone spend part of their time on community building?]]
*[[Contribute/frequently_asked_questions#Are_there_ways_for_me_to_learn_more_about_volunteer_management_and_community_building.3F|Are there ways for me to learn more about volunteer management and community building?]]
*[[Lexicon:All|Can you define some of the crazy language you use? Can I define it, too?]]
 
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=<center>Working Groups</center>=
 
<center>'''Working groups are where we create the participation resources that teams use to build communities.  Each working group includes stakeholders from across the project that are interested in collaborating on a specific topic.  Please feel free to join a group to help us build the resources you need.'''</center>
 
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==Pathways==
<u>Description</u>: This group is focused on [http://www.mozilla.org/contribute contribution pathways] for functional and regional areas as a way to [[Contribute/Workshops/Onboarding|identify, qualify and onboard]] new volunteers.  
 
<u>Main Page</u>: [[Contribute/Pathways]]
 
<u>Meetings and how to join</u>: [[Pathways/meetings]]
 
<u>Meeting times and dates:</u> [http://arewemeetingyet.com/Vancouver/2014-03-06/11:00/b/Pathways%20Working%20Group%20Meeting | '''Pathways meets every other Thursday at 19:00 UTC''']
 
<u>Discussion Forum</u>: Discussions are held on [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/ Discourse] #pathwaysworkinggroup or on the CBT email listserv.
 
<u>Leadership</u>: Co-leads of the Pathways Working Group are [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/lshapiro/ Larissa Shapiro] and [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/nukeador/  Rubén Martín]
 
==Systems and Data==
 
[[Image:Patch map 600.png|right|225px]]
 
<u>Description</u>: This group is focused on systems and data that are needed to handle the volume of potential volunteers and to provide visibility into the operations of contribution pathways.
 
<u>Main Page</u>: [[Contribute/Systems]]
 
<u>Discussion Forum</u>: Coming soon
 
<u>Meetings:</u> [http://arewemeetingyet.com/UTC/2014-01-17/20:00/w/Systems%20and%20Data%20Working%20Group%20Meeting| '''Systems meets on Fridays at 20:00 UTC''']
 
I want to join this meeting!
 
==Education and Culture==
 
[[Image:Workshops.jpg|right|225px]]
 
<u>Description</u>: This group is focused on capturing and spreading information about how volunteering works and how all Mozillians can acquire new skills to have a deeper impact on the project.
 
<u>Main Page</u>: [[Contribute/Culture]]
 
<u>Meetings</u>:
 
* Every other Friday at 17:00 UTC / 9:00 PT
* Vidyo room CBT Culture (direct room link to come)
* Meeting calendar: [https://mail.mozilla.com/home/ckoehler@mozilla.com/CBT-Education.ics ics] | [https://mail.mozilla.com/home/ckoehler@mozilla.com/CBT-Education.html html]
 
<u>Discussion Forum</u>:
 
* [mailto:cbt-education@lists.mozilla.org cbt-education@lists.mozilla.org]
* [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/cbt-education subscription page] ([mailto:cbt-education-subscribe@lists.mozilla.org subscribe via email])
* [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/mozilla.cbt.education google groups page]
* [https://lists.mozilla.org/pipermail/cbt-education/ archives]
* [news://news.mozilla.org/mozilla.cbt.education newsgroup]
 
==Recognition==
 
[[Image:Moz-join-tshirts.png|right|225px]]
 
<u>Description</u>: This group is focused on how to recognize volunteers for their contributions in order to deepen and extend relationships.
 
<u>Main Page</u>: [[Contribute/Recognition]]
 
<u>Meetings</u>: [http://arewemeetingyet.com/Los%20Angeles/2014-01-14/08:00/b/Recognition%20Working%20Group%20Meetings currently on hold]
 
<u>Discussion Forum</u>: Coming soon
 
==Research==
 
<u>Description</u>: This group is currently researching the following central questions:
* How are people (new volunteers) finding us?
* New volunteers' motivations: What do new volunteers believe their involvement with Mozilla might include?
* Staff expectations: What do staff members believe their roles are in contributor interactions?
 
<u>Main Page</u>: https://openbadges.etherpad.mozilla.org/get-involved-process
 
<u>Blog Posts</u>:
*[https://blog.mozilla.org/community/2013/12/19/what-motivates-a-million/ What Motivates a Million?]
*[https://blog.mozilla.org/community/2013/11/30/userresearch/ Getting to Know 1,000,000]
 
<u>Filter</u>: [research] -- please add this to the subject line of any emails about this working group that you send to the community building list to help people filter discussions.
 
Research doesn't have a regularly scheduled meeting, but feel free to reach out on the list if you want to be involved.
 
<u>Discussion Forum</u>: Coming soon
 
==Events==
 
<u>Description</u>: This group is focused at collecting best practices for how to run effective events that help connect people to Mozilla contribution opportunities.
 
<u>Main Page</u>: [[Contribute/Events]]
 
<u>Vidyo room</u>: Coming soon...
 
<u>Meetings</u>:
* 27-03-2014: kick-off meeting
** agenda: https://cbt.etherpad.mozilla.org/events-2014-03-27?
 
<u>Discussion Forum</u>: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/mozilla.events
 
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 1 December 2025

Thanks for your interest in contributing to Mozilla! The Mozilla Project welcomes contributions from everyone who shares our goals and wants to contribute in a healthy and constructive manner within our community. As such, we require all those who participate to agree to adhere to the Community Participation Guidelines in order to help us create a safe and positive community experience for all.

Quick Start:

To make a technical contribution:

To make a non-technical contribution:

  • Localize Mozilla into your language -> pontoon.mozilla.org
  • Help support users from the comfort of your couch by answering questions and/or writing and translating support articles -> support.mozilla.org
  • Support Mozilla's mission - find worthwhile and fun ways to get involved right away via the -> Mozilla Community Portal

Areas of broader community involvement

Past areas of contribution or closed projects

  • Contribute your design to an open design community -> github.com/mozilla/OpenDesign/
  • Mozilla Reps (ReMo)
  • Reviewing apps on AMO
  • QMO
  • Tech Speakers
  • Firefox Student Ambassadors

Specialist Programs & Funding Programs:

As a critical part of the mission, Mozilla invests in innovators and projects working to make the internet more open, inclusive, decentralized, and secure. These programs each have their own set of requirements and application process, please read carefully.

Available by application:

  • Fellowships - For web activists, open-source researchers and scientists, and technology policy experts who work on the front lines of the internet health movement.
  • Research Grants & Sponsorships - For universities, labs and research-focused registered non-profits working to make the internet a better place.
  • Mozilla Awards - For open source projects that contribute to Mozilla’s work and to the health of the Internet.
  • Mozilla's Open Source Support Awards- provide catalytic funding to open source technologists.
  • Outreachy - For members of under-represented groups who want to intern in free and open source software.
  • Summer of Code - For student developers who want to work with an open source organization on a 3 month programming project during their break from school.
  • Developer Engagement Events - for people seeking speakers or sponsorship for developer-oriented events.


Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out the conversations on the Mozilla Discourse.


Looking for content from the old page? You can find it in the archive HERE.

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