Hands-on Practical Workshop on Contributing to WordPress

Community Contribution is the magic behind WordPress. There is a vibrant global community that builds, maintains, and improves WordPress every single day. And guess what? You can be a part of it!

Our June 2025 Meetup is all about taking that exciting leap into contributing to WordPress. This isn't just a talk – it's a hands-on workshop designed to guide you through making your very first contribution and set you on a path to consistent involvement.

► OBJECTIVE 🎯
Simple yet powerful: We want every attendee to make their very First WordPress Contribution, get their first Contribution Badge ⭐, and understand how to stay consistent in contribution over time. Not to mention, we want to demystify the process and show you that contributing is for everyone.

► WHO IS IT FOR? 🤝
Contributing to WordPress is for everyone! Whether you're a Beginner 🌱, Intermediate user 💡, or Advanced developer 🏆, this workshop caters to all. No prior skills needed – if you use a computer, you're ready to make your mark! 😉

►WHAT WE WILL COVER 📚

• Why Contribute to WordPress? – Discover the compelling reasons to give back to the community and platform we all love.
• The Benefits of Contribution – From creating networks to skills growth and recognition, learn how contribution can open doors for you.
• Different Ways of Contributing – Explore different ways of contributing: Translation, Photos, Core (code), Documentation, Testing, Support, and more.
• Staying Consistent – We'll share practical tips, tools, and strategies to help you maintain your contribution momentum.

►WALK OUT WITH PRIDE 🏆
By the end of this meetup, our hope is that everyone will walk out with:

• A WordPress.org profile (if you don’t already have one)
• Your very first Contribution Badge ⭐ proudly displayed.
• Confidence and knowledge to continue contributing consistently
• A sense of pride and belonging in the global WordPress community 💙

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to become an active part of the WordPress community!

►WHAT TO BRING 💻
This is a hands-on workshop. Please bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your passion for WordPress. We’ll guide you through setting up a WordPress.org profile, introduce you to the “Make WordPress” teams, and help you make that first (and meaningful) contribution—live!