# Contributor

**TLDR:** A Contributor is a learner who has moved beyond passive participation into active community building. No formal appointment contribution is recognised through Karma, reputation, and the roles that naturally open up.

A contributor is a learner who has moved beyond passive participation into **active community building.**They are not yet in a formal leadership role. But they are the connective tissue of the ecosystem the people who make things happen between formal leadership layers.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Who Contributors Are</mark>

Contributors are learners who:

* Consistently submit and get validated PoW
* Actively participate in peer validation
* Help onboard newer members informally
* Show up at events, sessions, and community spaces
* Have demonstrated reliability over time

There is no formal appointment. Contribution is recognised through Karma, through community reputation, and through the roles that naturally open up as a result.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Types of Contribution</mark>

<table><thead><tr><th width="201.66668701171875">Type</th><th>Examples</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Creative</strong></td><td>Design, writing, content, art</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Technical</strong></td><td>Code, data, systems, tools</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Community</strong></td><td>Onboarding, peer support, facilitation</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Knowledge</strong></td><td>Documentation, research, tutorials</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Operational</strong></td><td>Event support, coordination, logistics</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Outreach</strong></td><td>Campus activation, partner engagement</td></tr></tbody></table>

### <mark style="color:$primary;">How to Become a Contributor</mark>

There is no application. There is no appointment.You become a Contributor by showing up consistently, contributing quality work, helping others grow, and demonstrating that you can be relied upon.The community notices. The Karma reflects it. The roles follow.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">How Contributors Grow Into Leads</mark>

The transition from Contributor to IG Lead or Campus Lead is driven by:

* Sustained contribution over time
* Demonstrated reliability and quality
* Willingness to take on community responsibility
* Recognition by peers and existing leads
* Passing the assessment process for the specific role

Contributors who consistently show up, help others, and maintain quality are the natural candidates for lead roles.

→ To understand the IG Lead role, go to **\[IG Lead]**

→ To understand the Campus Lead role, go to **\[Campus Lead]**


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