How to Participate in a TYPO3 Unit
Units Consist of Unit Members and Unit Supporters
Members and Supporters shape a TYPO3 Unit’s work equally, but accountability sets them apart. Members commit permanently, accept assigned tasks, and vote in the Unit Council. Supporters contribute at their own discretion and need no TYPO3 Association membership.
Unit Member or Unit Supporter: What Is the Difference?
Members and Supporters are equal parts of a Unit, and both shape its work. You don’t need to be a Member to have influence, for example on how TYPO3 is developed, and a Supporter’s contributions count just as much.
The difference lies in accountability, which is what makes a Unit reliable for everyone who depends on TYPO3. Members take on tasks and have a vote in the Unit Council. Supporters contribute at their own discretion and may decline assigned tasks.
| Unit Member | Unit Supporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | Permanent and consistent | Flexible, at their own discretion |
| Responsibility | Shares responsibility for the Unit’s area | Responsible for accepted tasks |
| Assigned tasks | Expected to accept them | May decline them |
| Vote in the Unit Council | Yes | No, but may attend |
| TYPO3 Association membership | Active personal membership required | Not required |
| Role expires after | Six months without assigned tasks or activity | Three months without an assigned task |
What Is Expected of Unit Members and Supporters
Unit Members take on responsibility for their Unit’s area. They are permanent, consistent contributors who make sure the Unit’s work gets done. Their main task is to share experience and help other contributors find their way into the project.
Members can ask for specific tasks or have tasks assigned to them, and they should accept assigned tasks. In the rules, should is a strong expectation rather than an option. Once Members accept a task, they complete it to the best of their ability, keep the Coordinator informed about their progress, and raise problems early.
Unit Supporters are for everyone who wants to contribute without a permanent commitment. Someone becomes a Supporter when a task is formally assigned to them, and Supporters decide freely which tasks they take on. They should finish the tasks they accept, may attend Unit Council meetings without a vote, and need neither a TYPO3 Association membership nor a long-term commitment.
Contribution Outside of a Unit
Anyone can contribute to TYPO3, and contributions without a formal role are welcome, too. If you see something that needs fixing or have an idea you’d like to share, please bring it forward.