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About WooCode

We're a community of developers, designers, and technologists passionate about using open source technology to make Worcester a better place to live, work, and innovate.

Our Mission

Founded in 2025, WooCode brings together Worcester's tech community to collaborate on projects that matter. We're inspired by the hacker culture of curiosity, experimentation, and building things that solve real problems.

Whether you're a seasoned developer, a designer, a student, or someone just curious about technology, there's a place for you in our collective. We believe that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives working together.

Open Source First

We believe in transparency, collaboration, and building on the shoulders of giants. All our projects are open source and available for the community to use, modify, and improve.

Inclusive Community

Technology should be accessible to everyone. We welcome developers of all skill levels, backgrounds, and experiences to join our collective and contribute to meaningful projects.

Community Impact

Our mission is to use technology as a force for good in Worcester. We focus on projects that solve real problems and make a tangible difference in people's lives.

Continuous Learning

The tech landscape evolves rapidly, and so do we. We foster an environment of curiosity, experimentation, and knowledge sharing among our members.

What We Do

Our initiatives span from technical projects to community building, all focused on making technology more accessible and impactful in Worcester.

Open Source Projects

Building tools and applications that benefit the Worcester community

Community event platform
Local business directory
Civic engagement tools

Tech Meetups & Workshops

Regular gatherings for learning, networking, and collaboration

Monthly hack nights
Workshop series
Guest speaker events

Mentorship Programs

Connecting experienced developers with those just starting their journey

Code reviews
1-on-1 mentoring
Career guidance

Community Partnerships

Collaborating with local organizations to address technological needs

Non-profit tech support
Educational initiatives
Civic hackathons

How We're Organized

WooCode operates as a collaborative collective with various roles and responsibilities distributed among our community members.

Community Organizer

Coordinates events, manages partnerships, and helps new members get involved

Technical Lead

Oversees project architecture, code quality, and technical mentorship

Outreach Coordinator

Manages social media, content creation, and community engagement

Partnership Manager

Builds relationships with local businesses, schools, and organizations

Interested in taking on a leadership role? We're always looking for passionate community members to help guide our initiatives.

Get Involved

Get In Touch

Have questions, ideas, or want to collaborate? We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're a developer, designer, student, or just curious about what we do, reach out and let's start a conversation.

Location

Worcester, Massachusetts
Meetups around the city

GitHub

Check out our projects
Open source & collaborative

Events

Join our meetups
Check our calendar