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Space: Apache OpenOffice Community (https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS)
Page: Help Wanted (https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/Help+Wanted)


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We are looking for volunteers to do the following tasks. But please do not feel limited to these items.&nbsp;&nbsp; For inspiration on other ideas we recommend reading "[14 Ways to Contribute to Open Source without Being a Programming Genius or a Rock Star|http://www.softwarequalityconnection.com/2012/03/14-ways-to-contribute-to-open-source-without-being-a-programming-genius-or-a-rock-star/]."

If you are interested in working on any of these items, please send a  note to the ooo-dev@incubator.apache.org list and we can give you hints  on how to accomplish the task.


h2. Easy

# *Submit feedback about the product or website(s).* Subscribe to the [users mailing list|mailto:ooo-users-subscribe@incubator.apache.org] or the
[developer mailing list|mailto:ooo-dev-subscribe@incubator.apache.org]. Skills needed: e-mail.
# *Submit problem reports about the product or website(s)*. Register for a an [Apache OpenOffice Bugzilla|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/bug-tracking.html] account and submit an "issue". Skills needed: ability to learn Bugzilla.
# *Help existing users*. Skills needed: a working knowledge of OpenOffice, and a desire to help other users. Subscribe to the [users mailing list|mailto:ooo-users-subscribe@incubator.apache.org], or join the [support forum|http://user.services.openoffice.org/].
# *Test Developer Builds*. See [the source code page|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/source.html] for more information on testing developer builds. The easiest way to test is to use "Full Installation Sets" for your OS environment. Install to a separate area (directory) so as not to overwrite your existing OOo installation.
# *Improve the look of the our website(s)*, especially the default [landing page|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/index.html].&nbsp; Skills needed: graphic design, web design, good taste, possible svn.&nbsp; Skills gained: Markdown syntax, Apache CMS. (Also see the [Website information page|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/website-local.html] and [Developer FAQ|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/developer-faqs.html] ).
# *Help market Apache OpenOffice* by developing artwork or other marketing materials. See the [marketing web site|http://www.openoffice.org/marketing] or review the [marketing mailing list|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/mailing-lists.html] for more information. Get creative\!
# *Help plan the future of Apache OpenOffice.* Subscribe to the [developer mailing list|mailto:ooo-dev-subscribe@incubator.apache.org] and apply for a [Apache OpenOffice Planning Wiki account|https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/Wiki+Home]. Skills needed: e-mail, Confluence wiki desirable (but easy to learn). Skills gained: Confluence wiki, cooperation.


h2. Medium

# *Write Documentation.* This includes both user guides and developer documentation. Register for an [Apache OpenOffice Community wiki account|http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Documentation]. Skills needed: familiarity with Media Wiki. Skills gained: more wiki experience, group collaboration.
# *Develop a trademark approval process.* This would be used by the PPMC for external entities that want to use our trademarks.  Write up the process, review with Apache Branding, and get consensus on the ooo-dev list.  Add the process definition to the Community FAQ's on the website.  Things to consider include criteria for approval and record keeping.  A good starting point might be [this |http://markmail.org/message/r6ud3wtajm5ryvwi] email.  Skills gained: greater understanding of Apache branding requirements.
# *Write up a tutorial (or link to a good existing one) that explains how new project volunteers should create and submit patches* (for publication on the Project website). Skills needed: an understanding of Markdown and probably committer rights to the project website. (Already somewhat done on the [Developer FAQs page|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/developer-faqs.html] ).
# *Write up a tutorial on how committers should review and apply patches.*&nbsp; Add a link to this tutorial from the [Developer FAQs|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/developer-faqs.html] page.&nbsp; Skills needed: SVN, technical writing.&nbsp; Skills gained: Apache CMS.
# *Document the procedures used by the PPMC.* This would include the processes: how to elect new committers and PPMC members, including form letters, userid generation, tracking, etc.&nbsp; Link it from the [PPMC FAQs|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/ppmc-faqs.html] page on the website. Consider the steps that the PPMC needs to do, as well as the new committer, so this can be a reference for both.&nbsp; Skills needed: writing.&nbsp; Skills gained: Apache CMS.&nbsp; Note: this task is suitable for existing PPMC members only.

h2. *Challenging*

# *Document or find tools*. Specifically, external diff and merge tools for Subversion that can process ODF documents.
# *Fix bugs, create and update OpenOffice.* Skills needed: Java, C+, XML programming interfaces. See [the development site|http://www.openoffice.org/development/] to get started.
# *Build ApacheOffice from source*. We can use feedback on the build process. Skills needed include familiarity with C++, and your system's batch or shell processing capabilities.&nbsp; See the [Source Control|http://incubator.apache.org/openofficeorg/source.html] page for more information on obtaining and building Apache OpenOffice.

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