I think we should be maintaining a list of OpenACS newbie things to do, and the estimated amount of time someone might take to do it. Stuff like -
Test the patch for bug number 1234
Check if document to install forums package is accurate
Come up with a nice new logo
If a newbie comes here, and has a couple of hours, or a day, then she must be able to pick a task and complete it in that time, and publish the results.
Also, I think it is important for a newbie to have a person who can provide direction, if the newbie is interested in doing something, but is not sure what. I believe this is true for students, and volunteers who have not been part of open source projects earlier.
Is it possible for experienced hands to 'adopt a newbie'? I think this will be a better approach than just expecting them to participate in IRC chats.
There should be a place where I can say, "Volunteer available", and the amount of time I am willing to give, and the skills I already possess.
Nitish
