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-When contributing to this repository, please first discuss the change you wish to make by opening an issue.
+First, thank you for contributing! MicroMDM is the work of many volunteers. We appreciate your help!
+
+If you want to make major changes to this repository, please open an issue to discuss your proposed feature or enhancement first.
 
 Please note we have a [code of conduct](./CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md), please follow it in all your interactions with the project.
 
+## Do you need to code?
+
+MicroMDM needs to fill many non-technical roles to be successful. Some examples of non-technical work are:
+
+- Marketing
+- Design
+- Project management
+- Writing 
+- Supporting new users
+
 ## Go resources
 
-MicroMDM is written using the Go programming language. Many changes to MicroMDM are added by newcomers to Go. Below are a few resources for learning Go.
+Newcomers to Go often contribute changes to MicroMDM. Below are a few resources for learning Go.
 
 - [Getting Started](https://learn.go.dev)
 - [How to Write Go Code](https://golang.org/doc/code.html)