diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
index 03b963b3..95739200 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: Bug report
+name: "\U0001F41E Bug report"
 description: Create a report to help us improve
 labels: ["bug"]
 body:
@@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ body:
       label: gprMax version
       placeholder: gprMax v.3.1.6
     validations:
-      required: false
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml
index 9e6cfade..942f9e79 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yaml
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:
-  - name: gprMax support
+  - name: "📚 Read docs"
+    url: https://docs.gprmax.com/en/devel/
+    about: Find your solution from our documenations
+  - name: "😊 gprMax support"
     url: https://groups.google.com/g/gprmax
     about: |
       Please only file issues here that you believe represent actual bugs or feature requests for the gprMax software.
-      If you're having general trouble with using gprMax, please visit our help center to get support.
+      If you're having general trouble with using gprMax, please visit our help center to get support.
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
index 905acd15..11e5790c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.yaml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-name: Feature request
+name: "🌟Feature request"
 description: Suggest an idea for gprMax software
 labels: ["feature-request"]
 body:
@@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ body:
     id: context
     attributes:
       label: Additional context
-      description: Add any other context about the feature request here.
+      description: Add any other context about the feature request here.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a575049f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+# Contributing to gprMax
+
+Thank you for your interest in contributing to gprMax, we really appreciate your time and effort!
+
+If you’re unsure where to start or how your skills fit in, reach out! You can ask us here on GitHub, by leaving a comment on a relevant issue that is already open.
+
+Small improvements or fixes are always appreciated.
+
+If you are new to contributing to [open source](https://opensource.guide/how-to-contribute/), this guide helps explain why, what, and how to get involved.
+
+## How can you help us?
+
+* Report a bug
+* Improve our [documentation](https://docs.gprmax.com/en/devel/)
+* Submit a bug fix
+* Propose new features
+* Discuss the code implementation
+* Test our latest version which is available through the [devel branch](https://github.com/gprmax/gprMax/tree/devel) on our repository.
+
+## How to Contribute
+
+In general, we follow the "fork-and-pull" Git workflow.
+
+1. Fork the gprMax repository
+2. Clone the repository
+3. Make the changes you want to make
+4. Run the following command before you commit your changes to ensure that your code is formatted correctly:
+
+```
+pre-commit run --all-files
+```
+
+5. Commit your changes locally as you progress
+6. Push your local branch to your fork
+7. Submit a Pull request so that we can review your changes
+
+> NOTE: Be sure to merge the latest from "upstream" before making a pull request!
+
+## Feature and Bug reports
+
+We use GitHub issues to track bugs and features. Report them by opening a [new issue](https://github.com/gprMax/gprMax/issues).
+
+## Code review process
+
+The Pull Request reviews are done frequently. Try to explain your PR as much as possible using our template. Also, please make sure you respond to our feedback/questions about the PR.
+
+## Community
+
+Please use our [Google Group](https://groups.google.com/g/gprmax) (Forum) for comments, interaction with other users, chat, and general discussion on gprMax, GPR, and FDTD.
+
+Checkout our website [gprmax.com](https://www.gprmax.com/) for more information and updates.