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+title: "10 Ways to Contribute to GeeksBlabla and Make a Lasting Impact"
+tags: ["community", "GeeksBlabla", "contributions", "tech"]
+keywords: ["GeeksBlabla", "contribute", "Moroccan tech community"]
+pubDatetime: 2024-12-01
+description: "Explore how you can contribute to GeeksBlabla, from sharing feedback to joining the core team, and make a meaningful impact in the Moroccan tech community."
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+**"How can I contribute to the GeeksBlabla community?"** This is one of the most common questions we receive, and this blog post is here to answer it.
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+Contributing to GeeksBlabla goes beyond being a core member—it’s about making an impact in ways that resonate with you, whether it’s by sharing feedback, suggesting topics, or being a guest on an episode. Some contributions, like giving a talk at BlablaConf, create a ripple effect that continues to inspire others long after.
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+Whether you're a student exploring the tech world or a seasoned professional looking to give back, this guide will show you how you can make a difference while growing alongside the community. Let’s get started!
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+## 1. Provide Feedback
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+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐
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+Constructive feedback helps us improve. Whether it’s about our content, events, or initiatives, your input is invaluable in shaping the future of GeeksBlabla.
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+Taking a few minutes to share your thoughts can lead to big improvements and better experiences for everyone involved.
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+## 2. Spread the Word
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐
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+Help us grow the community by sharing GeeksBlabla content and initiatives with your network. By sharing, you help us discover talented individuals who might become future podcast guests or BlablaConf speakers, enriching our community with valuable knowledge and diverse perspectives. The larger our reach, the more opportunities we create for knowledge sharing and the greater our collective impact on Morocco's tech ecosystem.
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+Tag us when you share, and invite others to join the conversation!
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+## 3. Participate in Online Discussions
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐
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+Whether it’s in the comments section of our live episodes or tweets by other community members on X or LinkedIn, sharing feedback on ideas and projects can create a ripple effect. Engaging in live episodes brings your perspective to light and enriches discussions.
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+Similarly, your feedback amplifies the impact of others’ work. When you’re the one building, creating, or writing, the feedback you receive will push you forward. Cultivating the habit of providing and receiving feedback helps everyone grow together.
+
+## 4. Suggest Guests and Topics for Episodes
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐
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+One of the best ways to contribute to the GeeksBlabla podcast is by suggesting topics and guests. This helps with one of our most challenging tasks, since we rely on a broad network of connections to find great guests.
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+You might know ideal guests or niche topics that the core team hasn't discovered yet, helping us fill blind spots we wouldn't otherwise see. Plus, you'll benefit from other members' suggestions, discovering new topics and voices.
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+Check our [planning here](#) to suggest an episode or a guest for an episode.
+
+## 5. Be a Guest on an Episode
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐⭐
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+If you have expertise in your field, consider being a guest on an episode. Share your knowledge, experiences, and insights to inspire and guide others in the community.
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+Suggest a topic you’re passionate about and credible on—it’s an opportunity to showcase your expertise, mentor newcomers, and connect with an engaged audience.
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+Check our [planning here](#) to suggest an episode or a guest for an episode.
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+## 6. Create Valuable Content
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+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐⭐⭐
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+Creating content allows you to share what you’ve learned and help others in the process. Start small—write blog posts or social media tips about things you’ve discovered recently.
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+Don’t worry about whether it’s “big” or “advanced”—many people can benefit from even the smallest insights. This also reinforces your own learning and contributes to the community’s knowledge base.
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+## 7. Organize Meetups / Attend Meetups
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐⭐⭐
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+If you’re a student or part of a university/school, it’s the perfect time to organize or attend meetups.
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+Hosting meetups brings like-minded people together, creates opportunities to network, and fosters collaboration. Invite speakers, host discussions, or simply connect with others to share knowledge and build a stronger local tech network.
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+## 8. Contribute to Open Source
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+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐⭐⭐
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+Open source contributions are a fantastic way to help the community while building your skills and portfolio. By contributing to GeeksBlabla’s website, projects listed on [Awesome Morocco](#), or even initiatives from other Moroccan tech enthusiasts, you gain real-world experience in coding, problem-solving, and collaborating with others.
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+Beyond improving your technical skills, open source contributions expand your network, showcase your work to potential collaborators or employers, and give you the satisfaction of making a tangible impact on the community.
+
+## 9. Share Your Knowledge at BlablaConf
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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+BlablaConf, our annual conference, is the perfect platform to showcase your expertise and contribute to the Moroccan tech community. Whether you're an experienced professional or a rising talent, your talk can inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversations.
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+Submit your talk idea during our call for speakers, where you’ll have the chance to present your insights, share unique experiences, and leave a lasting impact on a diverse audience of tech enthusiasts.
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+## 10. Join the Core Team
+
+- **Impact:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Time Investment:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
+- **Commitment:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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+The ultimate form of contribution is joining the core team. Core team members are dedicated volunteers who help drive GeeksBlabla's mission forward through consistent, long-term commitment.
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+As a core team member, you'll help shape the community's direction, organize events, manage initiatives, and mentor others. This role requires significant dedication but offers unparalleled opportunities to develop leadership skills and make a lasting impact.
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+Core team members typically start as active contributors who demonstrate exceptional commitment, initiative, and alignment with GeeksBlabla's values.
+
+> As Plato wisely noted, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." This ancient wisdom perfectly captures how individual contributions create ripple effects throughout our tech community. When members share knowledge, organize events, or participate in discussions, they're not just helping GeeksBlabla - they're strengthening the entire Moroccan tech ecosystem. Each action, no matter how small, creates waves of positive change that benefit everyone. Whether it's a student finding inspiration in a podcast episode, a professional expanding their network at BlablaConf, or a developer growing through open-source contributions, these individual efforts combine to foster an environment of collective growth, learning, and innovation.