Welcome to Kubernetes Austin, a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) supported community group dedicated to fostering learning, collaboration, and networking among Kubernetes enthusiasts in Austin, TX. This guide outlines how you can get involved as a volunteer, contribute to our mission, and help us grow this vibrant community.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with Kubernetes experts, cloud-native practitioners, and industry leaders.
- Skill Development: Hone your skills in event organization, public speaking, and technical content creation.
- Community Impact: Help shape the Kubernetes Austin community by creating a welcoming and educational environment.
- Assist in organizing monthly in-person meetings.
- Help book venues, set up A/V equipment, and manage registration.
- Develop slide decks, guides, or handouts for meetups.
- Record and edit videos of meetup sessions.
- Identify and reach out to potential speakers from the cloud-native community.
- Coordinate speaker schedules and help with presentation logistics.
- Manage Kubernetes Austin’s social media channels.
- Promote events through newsletters, blog posts, and community boards.
- Reach out to companies for event sponsorships.
- Build partnerships with other tech groups and organizations.
- Act as an on-site volunteer to welcome attendees and provide assistance during meetups.
- Coordinate food, beverages, and swag for events.
- Visit k8sAustin.com to explore upcoming events and learn about our group.
- Join our Slack channel (link available on the website).
- Open an issue on our GitHub repository expressing your interest.
- Alternatively, email us at [email protected] with a short introduction and the area you’d like to contribute to.
- Attend our next meetup and participate in the volunteer orientation session. Dates and times are shared on our website and Slack.
No! While Kubernetes knowledge is helpful, we welcome volunteers with diverse skill sets such as event planning, social media management, and public speaking.
Most roles require 2–5 hours a month. You can choose how much time you want to dedicate.
Absolutely! Volunteering gives you a unique opportunity to interact with experienced Kubernetes practitioners and industry leaders.
Yes! Volunteers often receive free swag, discounted or free tickets to CNCF-related events, and opportunities to showcase their work at meetups.
Yes, some roles, like content creation or social media management, can be done remotely.
If you’re interested in speaking, submit a talk proposal via the form on k8sAustin.com or contact the Speaker Coordination team.
We’re excited to have you onboard as a volunteer. Together, we can make Kubernetes Austin a thriving hub for cloud-native enthusiasts. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out on Slack or via email.
Let’s build an amazing community!