{"id":5412,"date":"2026-04-02T23:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampala.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=5412"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:53:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:53:17","slug":"call-for-contributors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampala.wordcamp.org\/2026\/call-for-contributors\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Contributors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever wondered how WordPress actually gets built, improved, and kept running smoothly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to&nbsp;<strong>Contributor Day at WordCamp Kampala 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;, where you go from just&nbsp;<em>using<\/em>&nbsp;WordPress to actually&nbsp;<em>shaping<\/em>&nbsp;it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and contribute to the global WordPress project alongside other passionate community members. Whether you&#8217;re a developer, designer, writer, marketer, or just curious, there\u2019s a place for you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So\u2026 What really happens on Contributor Day?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll join a team (also called a \u201ctable\u201d) focused on a specific area of WordPress like Core, Design, Documentation, Support, Community, Marketing, or even Accessibility. With guidance from experienced contributors, you\u2019ll learn how things work and start contributing right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you don\u2019t need to be an expert.<br>No, you won\u2019t be thrown into the deep end.<br>Yes, you will learn a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can You Contribute?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fix or test bugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help answer support questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translate WordPress into local languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on design or accessibility improvements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute ideas and feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can use WordPress, you can contribute to WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your laptop (fully charged &#8211; we believe in preparedness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A WordPress.org account (you can create one on the spot if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willingness to learn and collaborate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curiosity (this one is non-negotiable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Join<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because WordPress is open source, it thrives because people like you show up and contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give back to a platform you already use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn directly from experienced contributors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build connections within the community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grow your skills in ways tutorials can\u2019t teach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Time? 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