[Jobposts] Google Summer of Code and FOSS Outreach Program for Women internships

[Marina Zhurakhinskaya]

Hi!

Please consider applying yourself or help spread the word. More spread
the word resources, such as sample social network updates and an
e-mail that can be sent to university groups are available at
https://wiki.gnome.org/OutreachProgramForWomen/2014/MayAugust/SpreadTheWord .

Google Summer of Code is a global program that offers students
stipends to write code for projects from 190 participating FOSS
organizations. Participants work remotely from home, while getting
guidance from an assigned mentor and collaborating within their
project's community. The application deadline for Google Summer of
Code is March 21 and the program dates are May 19 to August 18. The
stipend for the program is $5,500 (USD).

https://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2014

In an effort to improve the gender diversity in FOSS, a number of
organizations are offering Outreach Program for Women internships
through a program organized by the GNOME Foundation. These internships
are open to women (cis and trans) and genderqueer. The internships
have the same structure, the same stipend and similar program dates.
The application deadline for the Outreach Program for Women is March
19 and the program dates are May 19 to August 18. Unlike in Google
Summer of Code, participants do not need to be students and non-coding
projects are available. In addition to coding, projects include such
tasks as graphic design, user experience design, documentation, bug
triage and community engagement.

http://gnome.org/opw

To apply for either program, you need to connect with a participating
organization early, select a project you want to work on, create a
project plan, and make a few relevant contributions.

The mentorship opportunities are also available throughout the year
for anyone interested in getting started contributing to FOSS outside
of the formal internship program. In addition to the organizations
participating in the Outreach Program for Women, more organizations
that offer informal mentorship to all newcomers are listed here:

http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/Mentors

A collection of questions that newcomers to FOSS often have is
answered in this recent article:

http://opensource.com/life/14/2/newcomer-frequently-asked-questions

Thanks,
Marina