ReMo/Student Reps

Mozilla Student Reps

Welcome to the Student Reps program.

Mozilla Student Reps help spread Firefox and promote Mozilla’s mission. They head up campaigns and projects at their schools and in their local communities.

Student Reps are passionate, creative and resourceful. By showing people why Firefox rocks, they help their classmates have a better Web experience. Register now to join the program! To sign-up for the next live training on Air Mozilla click here.

Who are Student Reps?

Mozilla Student Reps are students who are passionate about Mozilla and raise awareness for the many benefits of Firefox and other Mozilla products. They are point persons at their colleges and in their communities for those who want to contribute to helping Mozilla accomplish great things.

The Mozilla Student Reps program exists to empower students with the tools and resources needed to promote Firefox and educate others about Mozilla's mission. As part of the overall Mozilla Reps program (ReMo), Student Reps are given the opportunity to learn new skills, earn recognition, and advance their leadership in the Mozilla community.

To serve as a Student Rep you must be at least eighteen years of age and currently enrolled in school (college/university or higher).

About Mozilla

Mozilla is a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to making the Web better. We focus on principle over profit, and believe that the Web is a shared public resource to be cared for, not a commodity to be sold.

We're a worldwide community creating open source products like Mozilla Firefox, and innovating for the benefit of the individual and the betterment of the Web.

To learn more about the Mozilla community, checkout the links below:

About Firefox

Firefox is created by thousands of people around the world working together to build a better Web. Read on for interesting Firefox facts and features:

A Community Effort
More than 450 million people around the world use Firefox
Firefox is free and open source software, with approximately 40% of its code written by volunteers

The Global Browser
Firefox is available in more than 80 languages (covering more than 97% of the world’s online population)
Firefox is used in every country in the world
Almost every non-English version of Firefox is localized by community volunteers
More than 50% of global Firefox users use non-English versions

The Power of Customization
More than 9,000 free, community contributed Add-ons for Firefox
More than 40% of users have at least one add-on installed

As a Student Rep, stay up-to-date on all the latest Firefox features and developments at mozilla.org/firefox.

And checkout these awesome Firefox videos!

Projects and Getting Started

The ability to create a good idea and turn it into an effective event or campaign is what makes contributing to Mozilla so fun and rewarding. Below are a few projects that have been successful at colleges around the world. To help you get started, we outlined what we think you will need organize these projects, and we left lots of room for you to adapt them for your school or community. Try taking the lead with one or more of these projects:

Create a Club
Promote Firefox and Mozilla
Get Firefox and Mozilla Products on Campus
Provide Firefox Support

Click here to learn more about getting started as a Student Rep.

Training: Student Reps 101
Student Reps 101 is a monthly online training for new and existing Student Reps. Sign-up for the next training!

Support and Rewards

The Student Reps program strives to empower students who want to help spread Firefox and Mozilla's mission. While representing Mozilla at your college or university, you'll have many opportunities to grow and be recognized within the Mozilla community.

Student Reps who put the most effort in to their projects will get the most out of their overall experience. Read on about some of the rewards that await you as a Student Rep! And see the Support section to find out how you can stand out and get recognized.

Why should you become a Student Rep?
Join the Student Reps program for opportunities to be:

Featured in newsletters, campaigns, and public channels
Rewarded special swag packs and entered into a raffle for prizes
Recognized with a thank you letter or official certificate from Mozilla
Granted opportunities to advance skills with experienced Mozilla staff
Accepted into the Mozilla Reps program
Sponsored to visit Mozilla HQ or attend special events

How we communicate

There are a several ways you can get the latest program updates and stay in touch with other the Student Reps. Explore the options offered below in the Connect section and see what works best for you.

How is the Student Rep program organized?

The Student Reps program is an integral part of Mozilla Reps (ReMo), and together they form a holistic volunteer organization within Contributor Engagement.

Situated within ReMo, Student Reps and offers young, new contributors mentorship and a clear path to become official representative in their community. Student Reps and Mozilla Reps work closely on the regional level to accomplish goals and advance as contributors. Click here to read more about structure and governance within the Student Reps and Mozilla Reps programs.

Background and Re-launch
The Mozilla Student Reps program was largely dormant for two years, lacking resources necessary to support members and grow. In 2011, a Community Manager for Students was brought on to gather feedback, re-launch the program, and coordinate its activities going forward.

With its official re-launch in December 2011, Mozilla Student Reps will build on its previous success as well as expand to support even more contributors and projects in the future. Updated regularly on this wiki are the projects, toolkits, channels, planning, and frequently-asked-questions associated with the Student Reps program.

Get Involved

Not a student but still want to help? Please feel welcome to tune in to the following channels and provide feedback, references, and contacts to improve the Student Reps program.

'Like' the Facebook page
Follow @mozstudents on Twitter
Share this link (http://mzl.la/stu-reps-signup) with students interested in becoming a Student Rep

FAQ

Click here to find answers to the most common questions we receive about the Student Reps program.