Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: International Volunteer Day

Program Type:

Celebration Month, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Event Details

Celebrate International Volunteer Day by learning to contribute to one of the world's most successful volunteer-run projects: Wikipedia. Learn to edit Wikipedia pages and contribute to making knowledge more accessible! Join us on Monday, December 5th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in editing and/or writing Wikipedia articles about famous people and events. All experience levels are welcome. It is highly recommended that participants create a Wikipedia account ahead of time.

Light refreshment will be provided.

Teens and older students: Teenagers and other students seeking community service hours for school requirements or other student-organization requirements will receive 2 hours for participating. At this time, we cannot offer hours for judicial or other court-ordered community service requirements. The signing group will be the San Diego Wikimedians User Group.

Please register and reserve your space below!

The San Diego Wikimedians User Group, an affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, will be giving a short tutorial on getting started with Wikipedia. Afterwards, we will begin editing! Computers will be available. Attendees may bring their own WiFi-enabled devices if they so desire, though in-room outlet space may be limited.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.