Drupal is often spoken about as far more than an open source project, because our global community is vibrant and passionate; a model for other projects to learn from and emulate. There are many ways to be a Drupal ambassador: by mentoring others, by helping people answer why they should use Drupal, and why they should contribute. In addition, I have a few ideas on ways you could be an ambassador for Drupal by sharing about yourself with the global community. By participating, you help put a story behind the people of Drupal, and you show the broader community why the Drupal Association needs support. We’d love to have you involved!
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What Does It Mean to Be a Drupal Ambassador?
Being a Drupal Ambassador means actively promoting, advocating for, and contributing to the Drupal ecosystem within your community, company, or industry. Drupal Ambassadors play a crucial role in expanding awareness, onboarding new users, and fostering the growth of the Drupal open-source CMS (Content Management System).
Key Responsibilities of a Drupal Ambassador
Drupal Ambassadors take on multiple roles, such as educators, community leaders, developers, and advocates, to promote Drupal adoption.
1. Advocating for Drupal
- Promote Drupal’s capabilities in web development, security, scalability, and flexibility.
- Explain why Drupal is better than competitors (e.g., WordPress, Joomla) in certain scenarios.
- Engage in discussions about Drupal’s benefits for enterprises, NGOs, and government projects.
2. Educating & Mentoring
- Conduct workshops, meetups, or webinars to introduce people to Drupal.
- Write blogs, tutorials, or documentation to help beginners learn Drupal.
- Mentor new Drupal users, developers, and site builders.
3. Engaging With the Drupal Community
- Participate in DrupalCon, local Drupal Camps, and online meetups.
- Contribute to Drupal forums, Stack Exchange, and Slack discussions.
- Represent Drupal at tech conferences, universities, and corporate events.
4. Contributing to Drupal
- Submit modules, themes, or patches to the Drupal.org repository.
- Help translate Drupal content into different languages.
- Test and provide feedback on Drupal Core updates.
5. Growing Drupal Adoption in Enterprises
- Encourage companies to choose Drupal for their web solutions.
- Educate business leaders and decision-makers about Drupal’s enterprise-grade features.
- Help organisations migrate from other CMS platforms to Drupal.
Why Become a Drupal Ambassador?
Being a Drupal Ambassador brings several personal and professional benefits:
✅ Career Growth
- Establish yourself as a Drupal expert in your industry.
- Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile with contributions to an open-source project.
- Get invited as a speaker at Drupal events and tech conferences.
✅ Networking & Community Recognition
- Connect with Drupal professionals, developers, and businesses worldwide.
- Gain access to exclusive ambassador programs, beta tests, and insider discussions.
- Receive Drupal community awards or recognitions.
✅ Skill Development
- Improve public speaking, leadership, and technical skills.
- Stay updated with the latest trends in Drupal and web technologies.
- Learn about open-source contributions, governance, and best practices.
How to Become a Drupal Ambassador?
If you are passionate about Drupal and open-source contributions, here’s how you can start your journey as a Drupal Ambassador:
1. Get Involved in the Drupal Community
- Join Drupal.org, Slack, and local Drupal groups.
- Contribute to Drupal projects, documentation, or translations.
- Attend Drupal meetups, camps, and conferences.
- Write articles or create videos on Drupal development.
- Organise Drupal workshops and webinars.
- Teach Drupal at colleges or coding bootcamps.
3. Advocate for Drupal in Professional Circles
- Recommend Drupal solutions to clients or companies.
- Help businesses adopt Drupal as their CMS.
- Educate teams on Drupal best practices.
4. Apply for Official Ambassador Roles
Some organisations and Drupal agencies run ambassador programs where you can get official recognition for your efforts.
Final Thoughts
Being a Drupal Ambassador is a rewarding experience that allows you to support the Drupal community, advance your career, and contribute to open-source innovation. Whether you’re a developer, site builder, designer, or advocate, you can play a crucial role in promoting Drupal’s growth worldwide.
Would you like help finding Drupal ambassador programs or resources to get started? 🚀