{"id":50095,"date":"2026-04-07T10:32:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T10:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/?p=50095"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:08:12","slug":"join-the-support-team-at-wordcamp-asia-2026-contributor-day-april-9-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/2026\/04\/join-the-support-team-at-wordcamp-asia-2026-contributor-day-april-9-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Support Team at WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day (April 9, Mumbai)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the <strong>Support Team<\/strong> at <span tabindex='0' class='glossary-item-container'>WordCamp<span class='glossary-item-hidden-content'><span class='glossary-item-header'>WordCamp<\/span> <span class='glossary-item-description'>WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they\u2019ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. <a href=\"https:\/\/central.wordcamp.org\/about\/\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Asia 2026! \ud83c\udf89<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Support Team plays a crucial role in helping WordPress users across the globe by answering questions, solving problems, and improving the overall user experience in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/WordPress.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org<\/a> support forums.<br>Whether you\u2019re new to WordPress or an experienced contributor, there\u2019s always a place for you here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Does the Support Team Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Support Team focuses on helping users succeed with WordPress by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answering questions in the <a href=\"http:\/\/WordPress.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org<\/a> support forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Troubleshooting issues related to plugins, themes, and <span tabindex='0' class='glossary-item-container'>core<span class='glossary-item-hidden-content'><span class='glossary-item-header'>Core<\/span> <span class='glossary-item-description'>Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guiding users toward best practices and solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving support documentation and resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping keep discussions organized and welcoming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support is often the <strong>first touchpoint for users<\/strong>, making this team one of the most impactful in the WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Will We Do at <span tabindex='0' class='glossary-item-container'>Contributor Day<span class='glossary-item-hidden-content'><span class='glossary-item-header'>Contributor Day<\/span> <span class='glossary-item-description'>Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\">https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/<\/a> There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. <a href=\"https:\/\/2017.us.wordcamp.org\/contributor-day\/\">https:\/\/2017.us.wordcamp.org\/contributor-day\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/handbook\/getting-started\/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day\/\">https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/handbook\/getting-started\/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>?<\/strong><br><br>At WordCamp Asia 2026, the Support Team will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting new contributors started with the support forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying unanswered or pending topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working together on real user issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing best practices for effective support replies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborating on improving support workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve never contributed before, this is one of the <strong>easiest and most rewarding ways to start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Path as a Contributor<br>There are multiple ways you can contribute to the Support Team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><br>Create or log in to your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/WordPress.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org<\/a> account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the <code>#forums<\/code> channel on Make WordPress <span tabindex='0' class='glossary-item-container'>Slack<span class='glossary-item-hidden-content'><span class='glossary-item-header'>Slack<\/span> <span class='glossary-item-description'>Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\">https:\/\/slack.com\/<\/a>. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/\">https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how the support forums work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start Contributing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick unanswered topics and try helping users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test issues on your local site before replying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to guide users with clarity and empathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grow Further<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help moderate discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to support documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentor new contributors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No coding knowledge is required \u2014 just a willingness to help.<br><br><strong>Overcoming Challenges Together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support can sometimes be tricky \u2014 every issue is different.<br>But don\u2019t worry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll have <strong>table leads and experienced contributors<\/strong> to guide you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can ask questions anytime during the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration is encouraged \u2014 no one works alone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every reply you write helps someone move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Join the Support Team?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a real impact by helping WordPress users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve your problem-solving and communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be part of a global, welcoming community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build confidence and grow within <span tabindex='0' class='glossary-item-container'>open source<span class='glossary-item-hidden-content'><span class='glossary-item-header'>Open Source<\/span> <span class='glossary-item-description'>Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified.  Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support is where <strong>learning meets contribution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meet Your Table Leads<\/strong><br>The Support Team at WordCamp Asia 2026 will be led by:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca.slack-edge.com\/T024MFP4J-U3W8UM3PD-db0217f1d22c-512\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/prathameshp\/\"><strong><em>Prathamesh<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca.slack-edge.com\/T024MFP4J-UA5BMU0KV-f01cdce64eca-512\" alt=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/kartiks16\/\"><strong><em>Kartik Shukla<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019ll help you get started, guide you through contributions, and ensure you have a great experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helpful Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Team Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/handbook\/getting-started\/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Started at a Contributor Day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/forums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org Support Forums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C02RP4Y3K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#forums on Make WordPress Slack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/contributor-day\/contributor-day-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget your laptop and charger!  \ud83d\udcbb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not Sure Which Team Is Right for You?<br>If Support sounds interesting but you want to explore other options, check out Make WordPress\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/contribute\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find Your Team<\/a> tool.<br>We look forward to seeing you at the Support table. 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