The WP Photos event, hosted by the Kerala, India WordPress community, was a unique and inclusive event that aimed to boost contributions to the WordPress photo directory. In this article, we will delve into the experiences of the volunteers who played a crucial role in making the event a success.
Sadie-Michaela, a volunteer from the Scottish Highlands, shared her tasks during the event. She moderated photos and created a video tutorial to guide new users in uploading and contributing their photos to the directory. Despite being new to volunteering for WordPress events, Sadie-Michaela found the experience enjoyable and appreciated the positive engagement from participants on social media.
Chetan, another volunteer from India, focused on writing content in the local language, Gujarati. He believed that providing content in various languages helped potential contributors better understand how they could participate in the event. Chetan also emphasized the need for more volunteers to approve photos, as the high number of submissions resulted in a delay in the approval process.
Yogesh, a volunteer from Bangalore, India, had a small but meaningful role: helping attendees during the inaugural Zoom call. He appreciated the inclusivity of the event, where every participant had the opportunity to contribute. Yogesh highlighted the importance of communication and how the event organizers effectively communicated with volunteers through platforms like Make WP Slack.
Overall, the volunteers expressed their satisfaction with their roles and praised the well-organized nature of the event. They appreciated the opportunity to contribute to WordPress and engage with a diverse community of participants. The event’s inclusivity and focus on translation in multiple languages were particularly noteworthy aspects that made it special for both volunteers and attendees.
As our series continues, we will further explore the experiences of participants and delve into their insights on attending a virtual event where everyone could actively contribute. Stay tuned for more stories and perspectives from WP Photos 2024, Part 2 of the Five-Part Retrospective.
