The Community Organizer Kit
Practical tools and resources to help you build inclusive Python communities—no matter where you are or how much experience you have.
Why This Exists
Starting a Python community is exciting. Making it inclusive? That's harder.
Organizers often want to do better but don't know where to start. They're figuring things out from scratch, making mistakes others have already learned from, and burning out in the process.
The Community Organizer Kit exists to change that.
What's Inside
Getting Started Guides
- How to start a Python meetup from scratch
- Finding venues that are accessible and welcoming
- Building a Code of Conduct that works
- First meeting playbook: what to do, what to avoid
Inclusive Event Planning
- Accessibility checklist for in-person events
- Making virtual events inclusive
- Welcoming first-timers and newcomers
- Creating safe spaces for underrepresented groups
Templates & Tools
- Event announcement templates
- Speaker outreach templates
- Feedback survey templates
- Budget planning worksheets
Handling Challenges
- Responding to Code of Conduct violations
- Dealing with burnout (yours and your team's)
- Building a sustainable volunteer base
- Navigating community conflicts
Who It's For
New Organizers
Start strong with inclusive practices from day one.
Experienced Organizers
Find fresh ideas or level up your community's inclusion efforts.
Anyone Who Cares
Whether you're running a 500-person conference or a 5-person study group.
Current Status
We're actively building this resource with input from organizers around the world. Some sections are available now; others are coming soon.
Contribute Your Knowledge
The best resources come from real experience. If you've learned something valuable from organizing Python communities, we want to hear it.
Share what's worked for you:
- Inclusion practices that made a difference
- Templates you've created
- Lessons learned (including from mistakes)
- Resources you wish you'd had