Reps

Welcome!
Welcome to the Mozilla Reps program wiki.
The program, which is also known by its codename ReMo, is a program that aims to empower and support volunteer Mozillians who want to become “official” representatives of Mozilla in their region/locale and wherever they go.

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Overview

The program provides a simple framework and specific tools to help Mozilla Reps be the eyes, ears and voice of Mozilla. Anyone who is passionate and knowledgeable about Mozilla and who is ready to dive deeper into the project can sign-up to the program. The Mozilla Reps program helps push responsibility and authority to the edges, making it much easier for volunteers organize and/or attend events, recruit and mentor new contributors, and support their local communities better.

A Mozilla Rep agrees to take on the following responsibilities:

• represent Mozilla in their country/region
• promote the Mozilla Project and our mission
• build on and support existing/future local community efforts and programs
• inspire, recruit and support new contributors
• support and mentor future Mozilla Reps
• document clearly all his/her activities

An "open" and "structured" program

The Mozilla Reps program is open to anyone who is:

• passionate about the Mozilla Project
• knowledgeable of the Mozilla organization, its mission, its products and its community
• willing to communicate to as many people as possible and keen to inspire people to contribute to Mozilla

Although anyone can sign-up to become a Mozilla Rep, that doesn't mean you automatically become a Mozilla Rep after submitting your application. Because Mozilla Reps are entrusted with new responsibilities and special tools to manage budgets, events and swag, each application is carefully reviewed by the Mozilla Rep council and each applicant, if shortlisted, must pass a short a short interview before offically becoming a Mozilla Rep.

ReMo Application Process

Anyone applying to become a Mozilla Rep goes through three easy steps before officially becoming a Rep. To learn more, click here.

ReMo Tools

To make it easier, faster and more efficient to organize/participate in events, obtain sponsorship for Mozilla-related travel and order/customize swag, Mozilla Reps have access to a specific set of tools and resources.

Budget request form

If a Mozilla Rep wants to request sponsorship to attend a conference, request a specific budget to organize a community event, or request reimbursement for a previsously approved activity, all the Mozilla Rep needs to do is fill out a special form which will be reviewed by the Mozilla Reps council (see below) and approved/rejected within a week.

Swag request form

If a Mozilla Rep wants to request swag, all the Mozilla Rep needs to do is fill out a special form which will be reviewed by the Mozilla Reps council (see below) and approved/rejected within a week.

Events Toolkit

Various printable and downloadable materials exist to help Mozilla Reps spread the word about Mozilla and educate people about specific areas of the project. Print collateral, presentation templates, slide decks and videos are available for download here.

ReMo Events

See ReMo Events Calendar

Structure and Governance

The Mozilla Reps program is a community-driven program that will create a global network of hundreds of Mozilla Reps by the end of the year. The following organizational structure will ensure that the program runs efficiently, in a participative/collaborative way and in total transparency.

To learn more about the structure and governance of the program, click here.

Resources

ReMo Planning Wiki

The Mozilla Reps program is a work in progress and constantly evolving/improving thanks to its open and participatory nature. All Mozilla Reps are actively encouraged to participate in the design and planning of the program by regularly checking and updating the ReMo Planning Wiki.

Mozilla Reps SOPs

Mozilla Reps are involved in variety of processes and procedures, called SOPs, that ensure that the program works smoothly and in a consistent way. An SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is a written document or instruction detailing all steps and activities of a process or procedure. All Mozilla Reps SOPs are described here.

Contact

In the initial phase of the Mozilla Reps program, if you have a specific question or if you just want to learn more about the program, make sure to contact either one of the project leads:

• William Quiviger is project lead (william [at] mozilla [dot] com)
• Pierros Papadeas is assistant project lead (pierros [at] mozilla [dot] com)

You're also strongly encouraged to reach out to other Mozilla Reps for any questions you may have or ideas you may want to share:

• IRC You can join us on these channels on irc.mozilla.org
  • #remo General Channel for ReMo (will be used as our main one)
  • #remo-dev Channel on planning and deploying ReMo
• Mailing Lists
  • Reps-general General mailing list of Mozilla Reps
  • Reps-webdev WedDev and Infrastructure planning and building mailing list