We are seeking volunteers to mentor new contributors during DrupalCon Vienna 2025, from 14-17 October.
At Drupal events around the world, 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.
Attend our Mentor Orientations and Issue Queue triage sessions for preparation. Join us in making DrupalCon a success!
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 can you help?
Attend mentor events at DrupalCon Vienna 2025 and fulfill specific mentor roles:
- Assist participants in a First-Time Contributor Workshop
- Mentor for a half or whole day during the Contribution Day
- Leading up to the event, help with issue triage
- Review participants' work on the day of the contribution
- Offer assistance for attendees to choose the right contribution room for them; greet people; take photos; etc.
Want to stay connected?
- Join the first time contributions conversation: #first-contribution
- To become a mentor: #mentoring-team-coordination
While at DrupalCon, go to the Mentoring booth in the exhibit hall and introduce yourself. There will be several mentoring BoFs on the days leading up to Contribution Day. See the Events section on this page.
