diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
index 7f7f338160..0ee0d676b3 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -23,4 +23,11 @@
 <!--- * The tests for SAR PySpark should pass successfully. -->
 
 
+### Willingness to contribute
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in the box that apply. -->
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue independently.
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue with guidance from Recommenders community.
+- [ ] No, I cannot contribute at this time.
+
+
 ### Other Comments
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 48fde3bbe8..733808969b 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -28,4 +28,10 @@ assignees: ''
 <!--- For example:  -->
 <!--- * The tests for SAR PySpark should pass successfully. -->
 
+### Willingness to contribute
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in the box that apply. -->
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue independently.
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue with guidance from Recommenders community.
+- [ ] No, I cannot contribute at this time.
+
 ### Other Comments
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
index 40080a5a21..055d4a3fc9 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
@@ -14,4 +14,10 @@ assignees: ''
 <!--- For example:  -->
 <!--- *Adding algorithm xxx will help people understand more about xxx use case scenarios. -->
 
+### Willingness to contribute
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in the box that apply. -->
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue independently.
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue with guidance from Recommenders community.
+- [ ] No, I cannot contribute at this time.
+
 ### Other Comments
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general-ask.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general-ask.md
index 76442059b0..b89ac75952 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general-ask.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/general-ask.md
@@ -10,4 +10,10 @@ assignees: ''
 ### Description
 <!--- Describe your general ask in detail -->
 
+### Willingness to contribute
+<!--- Go over all the following points, and put an `x` in the box that apply. -->
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue independently.
+- [ ] Yes, I can contribute for this issue with guidance from Recommenders community.
+- [ ] No, I cannot contribute at this time.
+
 ### Other Comments