Get Involved with R-Ladies: Individuals and Organizations

We warmly welcome contributions from individuals and organizations alike! There are numerous ways to support the R-Ladies community, whether you’re looking to connect personally or contribute on a larger scale. Here’s a breakdown of how you can get involved:

For Individuals

🚀 Getting Started

These are some initial steps you can take to become part of the R-Ladies community:

Update Your Directory Profile: Make sure your details are current in the R-Ladies directory so others can connect with you.
Join Our Community Slack: Engage in discussions, ask questions, and stay informed by joining our community slack channel.
Follow Us on Social Media: Keep up with the latest news, events, and activities by following us on social media.
Connect with Your Local Chapter: Join your regional R-Ladies chapter or the remote chapter to connect with like-minded individuals in your area or online.
Attend Events: Participate in online and in-person events to learn, network, and engage with the community. Event details are often shared on our Slack channels and social media; upcoming events can also be found on the events page of our website as well as on the R-Ladies Meetup page.
Explore Past Event Content: Our past event recordings and materials are openly accessible on our YouTube channel. Feel free to reach out to speakers whose content you appreciate!

✨ Making a Difference

Here are ways you can contribute your skills and time as an individual:

Propose a Talk: Share your knowledge and passion by proposing a talk for a local meetup, event, or conference.
Contribute to Our Blog: Share your insights, tutorials, or experiences by writing a blog post for the website. We’re always happy to help you develop your ideas.
Engage in Community Discussions: Share your thoughts, answer questions, and contribute to the vibrant discussions within our community.
Become a Chapter Organizer: Volunteer with your local chapter to help organize events and activities, or consider starting your own chapter (for more information, read our Organizer Guide and reach out via chapters@rladies.org). -Curate for WeAreRLadies: Generate awareness of R-Ladies’ expertise and applications of R by curating for @weare.rladies.org on Bluesky (see the Rocur Guide for more information).
Join the Global Team: Help shape the direction of the R-Ladies organization by joining the global team and contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive space.
Contribute to Our Open Source Projects: Help improve our online presence and resources by creating issues or submitting pull requests (PRs) on GitHub for our website and guide when you identify areas for improvement.
Support Our Infrastructure: Help us maintain our behind-the-scenes operations by making a personal donation via PayPal. Every contribution is greatly appreciated!

For Organizations and Companies

We deeply value the support of organizations that help us grow and sustain our community. Here are ways your company can get involved:

🏢 Supporting R-Ladies

Sponsor a Local Chapter: Provide financial or in-kind support (e.g., venue space, food, beverages) for your local R-Ladies chapter’s meetups and events. This helps us create welcoming and accessible spaces for our members. Contact your local chapter organizers directly to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Host Events: Offer your company’s venue for R-Ladies meetups or workshops. This provides a valuable space for our community to gather and learn. Reach out to your local chapter organizers.
Nominate Speakers and Workshop Leaders: Encourage your employees who are R users to volunteer their time and expertise by leading talks or workshops at R-Ladies events.
Offer Financial Contributions: Consider making a donation to the R-Ladies Global organization via PayPal to support our infrastructure and global initiatives.
Partner with R-Ladies for Events and Initiatives: Explore opportunities to collaborate on larger events, workshops, or initiatives that align with R-Ladies’ mission of promoting gender diversity in the R community. Contact the global team at info@rladies.org to discuss potential partnerships.
Promote R-Ladies within Your Organization: Encourage your employees to join and participate in R-Ladies events and activities. You can also share information about R-Ladies on your internal communication channels.
Support Open Source Contributions: Encourage and support your employees in contributing to R-Ladies’ open-source projects on GitHub.

By getting involved, both individuals and organizations play a crucial role in strengthening the R-Ladies community and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for R users worldwide. We appreciate every contribution, big or small!