From 080fa9a8dcea476ab2bc5f92cab83b50bc4af017 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:58:05 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 01/20] New community (meetup) organizing guide Writing Day, Atlantic 2024 issue for folks to work on. --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 24 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f97e8dde7b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +Volunteer to become a Write the Docs Community Organizer! +========================================================= + +Who are Write the Docs community organizers? +-------------------------------------------- + +Write the Docs community organizers +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +The path to being an organizer +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +What's in it for you? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +What's expected +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Who are we looking for? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +FAQ +--- + From 763fe74858bbc491ef752690b48e529a48938bd5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:13:05 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 02/20] Update wtd-community-organizing.rst --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 129 +++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 127 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index f97e8dde7b..036f160c2f 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -1,24 +1,149 @@ Volunteer to become a Write the Docs Community Organizer! ========================================================= +We are connecting the global Write the Docs (WTD) community by hosting local meetup and similar community events near you. + Who are Write the Docs community organizers? -------------------------------------------- -Write the Docs community organizers -^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +Write the Docs communinity organizers are volunteers who build and support WTD communities around the world. Their goal is to create a space for documentarians to build relationships and support each other in their local, or time zone based, communities. + +Interested in volunteering as an organizer? Read more and `apply today `__! + +Write the Docs Meetups and similar communities +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Write the Docs brings together local documentarians and tech enthusiasts through our network of more than 20 meetup groups as well as similar community sites. + +Our meetup groups and community events are welcoming spaces for you to learn, connect, and grow in your journey as a documentarian. + The path to being an organizer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area, or time zone they serve. + +1. Determine if you are interested and up to the task +2. Complete the volunteer application +3. Join an introductory call with the Meetups and Community Coordinator +4. Onboard to to Meetup, or similarly agreed community platform, and start organizing events! + +If you are interested in volunteering with an established meetup group, fill out `volunteer form `__. You will follow a similar process that includes an introduction to that particular organizing team. + What's in it for you? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +Community organizers have access to: + +- Discounts for conference tickets +- Organizer-only slack channel +- Write the Docs Zoom account for hosting virtual events + +Coming soon: + +- Community Organizer office hour hosted by the Meetups and Community Coordinator +- Templates + What's expected ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +Write the Docs Community Organizers plan, schedule, and run a minimum of four meetups per year for their groups. Our expectation is that you will run the group in compliance with our code of conduct and that you will act in the best interest of the group. + +You are responsible for: + +- Organizing a minimum of four community/meetup events per year (can be in person or virtual) +- Securing a free venue, you can partner with local businesses and organizations for this as a form of sponsorship +- Scheduling your events on meetup.com or the similar site that you are approve to use +- Creating the Zoom for virtual events and adding your event to the calendar +- Running your event (setting up, AV testing, introducing speakers, clean up) +- Communicating with the Meetups and Community coordinator as needed + +Groups that do not host the minimum number of events per year will be listed as inactive. New organizers will be solicited. If new volunteers do not step forward, the group will be archived. + +Organizers that do not meet these expectations, or any abuse of the role, will result in your removal from the volunteer position. + Who are we looking for? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ +The ideal organizer is someone who is friendly with an understanding of software or similar documentation. A big part of your role is welcoming people to the group and helping them make connections with other members. + +Successful organizers know their local community well and undestand their tech scene. Whether you're coming into the role with connections to your local tech scene or hoping to make them through this experience, a passion for community-building is a must! + +But you're not in this alone! We encourage you to apply even if you don't think you're a perfect match. We're here to help. + +Event types and formats +----------------------- + +While organizers are encouraged to find speakers and presentations for their community group, we know this is not always possible. + +We recognize that presentations are not the only valid form of events for our communities. Many of our WTD organizers host the following event types: + +- Focused conversations: Selecting a topic or theme in advance, similar to an Unconference session +- Morning socials/coffee hours/coffee klatches: informal social gatherings, often at coffee shops or cafes, generally before work +- Lunch and learns: short presentations or focused conversations over the lunch hour +- Networking or happy hour socials: often held at local restaurants after work + +Most of these events can be modified to host virtually. Some of our community organizers exclusively host virtual events. You know your local community best and you know the resources you have available. We trust you will host events that work for you and your community. + +Event content guidelines +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +We recognize that Community Organizers may have diverse interests. Write the Docs presentations should be centered software or similar documentation. Presentations should be 15-30 minutes in length unless the event is multiple Lightning Talk presentations. Lightning Talks are 5 minute, short form presentations. + +You have autonomy in selecting topics and speakers, as long as they adhere to the overarching principles: + +- Focus on documentation or documentation related tools, processes, and technology +- Upskilling and/or career growth as a documentarian or adjacent roles +- All events and related materials must comply with the Write the Docs Code of Conduct + +We do not allow sales pitches at our events or in messages sent to our meetup groups + FAQ --- +What am I responsible for as a Community Organizer? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +A community organizer is responsible for running a Write the Docs Community or Meetup Group. It is best that this person have some documentation experience so that they can appropriately vet presentations. + +As a community organizer, you will be responsible for the following with help from Meetups and Community coordinator: + +- Setting a regular cadence of events (minimum of four meetups per year) +- Finding and scheduling speakers +- Securing venue space by partnering with local organizations and sponsors +- Communicating with their community members +- Upholding the Code of Conduct in all of your spaces and escalating CoC issues as needed + +Where can I find speakers? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +The best place to look for speakers is within your group! Send a message to your group members and ask if anyone would like to talk about a topic they are working on or a tool or process they are excited about. + +If you're having trouble finding a speaker, consider a more free-form event such as: + +- Focused conversations: Selecting a topic or theme in advance, similar to an Unconference session +- Morning socials/coffee hours/coffee klatches: informal social gatherings, often at coffee shops or cafes, generally before work +- Networking or happy hour socials: often held at local restaurants after work + +Where can I find venues? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +The best place to start your venue hunt is with what you have: Does your office allow you to book a meeting room after hours? If not, is there someone in the meetup group who's able to reserve an office space for you? + +If you don’t find any offices within your network, a great next step is to check out your local library, which often has a community room available you can reserve for free. + +Another option is to see if a local restaurant or brewery has a quiet section where the group could meet. Accelerators and incubators (like Microsoft Reactors) or tech schools/ bootcamps are also great options. + +If you can't find a physical venue, you are welcome to use the Write the Docs Meetup Zoom account to host your event virtually. + +How can I schedule events and send messages on meetup.com? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Meetup.com has a ton of resources to help you with running a successful group! Here's their guide to `creating and managing events `__ as well as `sending messages `__ to your group. + +How do I start a new Write the Docs Meetup or similar community group? +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Write the Docs has meetup and community groups all over the world, but if there isn't one in your city, we'll consider starting one provided that you can commit to organizing quarterly meetups for a year. + +Fill out this `volunteer form `__ and we'll be happy to discuss this possibility with you. From 2785f6b2eb43833d90d3dd4e39eedcf22167763f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:04:07 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 03/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 036f160c2f..45f2efc408 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Who are we looking for? The ideal organizer is someone who is friendly with an understanding of software or similar documentation. A big part of your role is welcoming people to the group and helping them make connections with other members. -Successful organizers know their local community well and undestand their tech scene. Whether you're coming into the role with connections to your local tech scene or hoping to make them through this experience, a passion for community-building is a must! +Successful organizers know their local community well and understand their tech scene. Whether you're coming into the role with connections to your local tech scene or hoping to make them through this experience, a passion for community-building is a must! But you're not in this alone! We encourage you to apply even if you don't think you're a perfect match. We're here to help. From 9ff50f8b74ec6522475d2aaa82bf1e1f082f00a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:47:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 04/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 45f2efc408..051daf7aa8 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ Volunteer to become a Write the Docs Community Organizer! ========================================================= -We are connecting the global Write the Docs (WTD) community by hosting local meetup and similar community events near you. +We are connecting the global Write the Docs (WTD) community by empowering local meetups and similar community events near you. Who are Write the Docs community organizers? -------------------------------------------- From fec1132ad12f1c2cf1b93ef2a5c2c68f026e3ecf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:47:43 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 05/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 051daf7aa8..9e6b7e9f36 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -Volunteer to become a Write the Docs Community Organizer! +Volunteer to become a Write the Docs community organizer! ========================================================= We are connecting the global Write the Docs (WTD) community by empowering local meetups and similar community events near you. From f478bfe4df69559fc8bf8e91bfbf99eaf71ffa61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:48:03 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 06/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 9e6b7e9f36..547c8fc989 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ We are connecting the global Write the Docs (WTD) community by empowering local Who are Write the Docs community organizers? -------------------------------------------- -Write the Docs communinity organizers are volunteers who build and support WTD communities around the world. Their goal is to create a space for documentarians to build relationships and support each other in their local, or time zone based, communities. +Write the Docs community organizers are volunteers who build and support WTD communities around the world. Their goal is to create a space for documentarians to build relationships, exchange knowledge, and support each other in their local or time zone based communities. Interested in volunteering as an organizer? Read more and `apply today `__! From 1f5932a459bce52cd88c7f89494d950cc5df4b84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:48:15 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 07/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 547c8fc989..3d5d54254b 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Who are Write the Docs community organizers? Write the Docs community organizers are volunteers who build and support WTD communities around the world. Their goal is to create a space for documentarians to build relationships, exchange knowledge, and support each other in their local or time zone based communities. -Interested in volunteering as an organizer? Read more and `apply today `__! +**Interested in volunteering as an organizer? Read more and `apply today `__!** Write the Docs Meetups and similar communities ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From 59f3040f1fff293719bc2413b2d5dd2eced7ba90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:48:29 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 08/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 3d5d54254b..613619fd21 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Write the Docs community organizers are volunteers who build and support WTD com **Interested in volunteering as an organizer? Read more and `apply today `__!** -Write the Docs Meetups and similar communities +Write the Docs meetups and similar communities ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Write the Docs brings together local documentarians and tech enthusiasts through our network of more than 20 meetup groups as well as similar community sites. From ae39d08ac2cc6c403a36e69190a4d5d9c48965c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:48:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 09/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 613619fd21..d2fa0f28c6 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ What's in it for you? Community organizers have access to: - Discounts for conference tickets -- Organizer-only slack channel +- Organizer-only Slack channel - Write the Docs Zoom account for hosting virtual events Coming soon: From 8616199b6f0e88caee092a555b6a31877bed4287 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:49:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 10/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 5 +---- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index d2fa0f28c6..9a5ce313fa 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -38,10 +38,7 @@ Community organizers have access to: - Discounts for conference tickets - Organizer-only Slack channel - Write the Docs Zoom account for hosting virtual events - -Coming soon: - -- Community Organizer office hour hosted by the Meetups and Community Coordinator +- (Coming soon) Community Organizer office hour hosted by the Meetups and Community Coordinator - Templates What's expected From e236a27f3cfe33790b73957e7e11631411eb1e63 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:49:19 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 11/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 9a5ce313fa..2da8ce0d0c 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ If you are interested in volunteering with an established meetup group, fill out What's in it for you? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Community organizers have access to: +Besides the support of the WTD organization and networking opportunities that organizing local events provide, community organizers have access to: - Discounts for conference tickets - Organizer-only Slack channel From 79a42b318f2ef1eaadda605215039362909c15ac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:49:36 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 12/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 2da8ce0d0c..e0edc0fa45 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Write the Docs community organizers are volunteers who build and support WTD com Write the Docs meetups and similar communities ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -Write the Docs brings together local documentarians and tech enthusiasts through our network of more than 20 meetup groups as well as similar community sites. +Write the Docs brings together documentarians and tech enthusiasts through our global network of more than 20 local meetup groups as well as similar community sites. Our meetup groups and community events are welcoming spaces for you to learn, connect, and grow in your journey as a documentarian. From 7182ff402b55a85079457a926094f03ae32f36d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:51:19 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 13/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index e0edc0fa45..e074890465 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Write the Docs meetups and similar communities Write the Docs brings together documentarians and tech enthusiasts through our global network of more than 20 local meetup groups as well as similar community sites. -Our meetup groups and community events are welcoming spaces for you to learn, connect, and grow in your journey as a documentarian. +Our meetup groups and community events are welcoming and inclusive spaces for you to learn, connect, and grow in your journey as a documentarian. The path to being an organizer From daa1072d658451db4d3d5e702db5fe23e50d33fe Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:51:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 14/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index e074890465..9636022753 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Write the Docs brings together documentarians and tech enthusiasts through our g Our meetup groups and community events are welcoming and inclusive spaces for you to learn, connect, and grow in your journey as a documentarian. -The path to being an organizer +How to become a community organizer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area, or time zone they serve. From 225b4a2a161e84713d7171f5f9b8ca8263fd0aaf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:51:50 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 15/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 9636022753..8cab24257e 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Our meetup groups and community events are welcoming and inclusive spaces for yo How to become a community organizer ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area, or time zone they serve. +All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area or time zone that they serve. Follow these steps if you'd like to start organizing: 1. Determine if you are interested and up to the task 2. Complete the volunteer application From 86f71b584c68ee45f64347b1d7eaacf681390228 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:52:08 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 16/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 8cab24257e..231f227e47 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ How to become a community organizer All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area or time zone that they serve. Follow these steps if you'd like to start organizing: -1. Determine if you are interested and up to the task +1. Determine if you are interested and have the capacity for this role 2. Complete the volunteer application 3. Join an introductory call with the Meetups and Community Coordinator 4. Onboard to to Meetup, or similarly agreed community platform, and start organizing events! From 4dc4a26989b9732a6c5a30749dcd6ebcdfdcde31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:52:34 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 17/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 231f227e47..b6061fbed8 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area or time zone that they se 3. Join an introductory call with the Meetups and Community Coordinator 4. Onboard to to Meetup, or similarly agreed community platform, and start organizing events! -If you are interested in volunteering with an established meetup group, fill out `volunteer form `__. You will follow a similar process that includes an introduction to that particular organizing team. +If you are interested in volunteering with an established meetup group, fill out the `volunteer form `__ instead. You will follow a similar process that includes an introduction to that particular organizer team. What's in it for you? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From eab932186daed217fe94d5bd2e96c57f38f3aa75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:52:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 18/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index b6061fbed8..2ffb562c85 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Besides the support of the WTD organization and networking opportunities that or - (Coming soon) Community Organizer office hour hosted by the Meetups and Community Coordinator - Templates -What's expected +What does the community organizer role include ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Write the Docs Community Organizers plan, schedule, and run a minimum of four meetups per year for their groups. Our expectation is that you will run the group in compliance with our code of conduct and that you will act in the best interest of the group. From 9c7b99fe38cad36742b3b120d3aa1567adbc9392 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:53:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 19/20] Update docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst Co-authored-by: Mikey Ariel --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 2ffb562c85..7f2c22055b 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area or time zone that they se 1. Determine if you are interested and have the capacity for this role 2. Complete the volunteer application 3. Join an introductory call with the Meetups and Community Coordinator -4. Onboard to to Meetup, or similarly agreed community platform, and start organizing events! +4. Onboard to to Meetup.com, or to a similarly agreed community platform, and start organizing events! If you are interested in volunteering with an established meetup group, fill out the `volunteer form `__ instead. You will follow a similar process that includes an introduction to that particular organizer team. From 14b1cb9a80acdaa25775394e4c8b2b927a36d6c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rose Williams Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 13:54:35 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 20/20] Update wtd-community-organizing.rst --- docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst index 7f2c22055b..061859bd6a 100644 --- a/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst +++ b/docs/meetups/wtd-community-organizing.rst @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ How to become a community organizer All of our organizers are volunteers local to the area or time zone that they serve. Follow these steps if you'd like to start organizing: 1. Determine if you are interested and have the capacity for this role -2. Complete the volunteer application +2. Complete the `volunteer application `__ 3. Join an introductory call with the Meetups and Community Coordinator 4. Onboard to to Meetup.com, or to a similarly agreed community platform, and start organizing events!