I have an idea for a project - what should I do?
- Join the Working Group where you think your new project idea would best fit
- Raise an agenda item to discuss your suggested project idea within the WG
- Raise your proposal to the Working Group.
- The proposal should be submitted to a Working Group using the New Project Proposal issue template.
- Any GSF Member may raise a project proposal idea.
How do I join a Committee?
Speak with your GSF Member Lead. Member Organisation Leads
Committees have limited seats - each Steering member has a seat, and General members tend to have a limited number of seats available via elections. Your GSF Member Lead will be able to nominate you for a seat.
How do I join a WG or Project?
Follow the steps in our 
How do I escalate issues at the WG or Project level?
You can raise an agenda item for the next WG or Project call, reach out to the Chair/Lead, or the GSF PM for that WG or Project
How do I become a WG Chair?
Our WG Chairs are nominated via elections. The term is 2 years. See Working Group Chair elections for more detail.
How do I become a Project Lead?
Our Project Lead position is given to the proposer of the project idea, so to become a PL you can Launch a new project.
Occasionally a PL position for an existing project becomes available if the volunteer steps down or their member organization leaves the GSF. See Project Lead Appointments for more detail.
How do I share my experience & perspective to drive adoption?
Raise an issue on the project repo, to add an agenda item to a future Project call to discuss your experience & perspective
How do I speak about green software?
We’d love for you to advocate for Green Software by speaking at events or conferences. We have plenty of resources and presentation decks to support you. Reach out to us at help@greensoftware.foundation.
How do I network with other members of the GSF?
Join our WGs, Project or our Committees.
What project management support do I get in the GSF?
Each project has a Project Lead and a Project Manager who work together to ensure the project runs smoothly and reaches its goals. The Project Manager organizes and monitors the project, while the Project Lead acts more like a subject matter expert. The exact distribution of responsibilities will depend on the specific project and the skills required to meet project objectives.