diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_bug_report.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_bug_report.yml
index eff4c56a81..2940b983e6 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_bug_report.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/1_bug_report.yml
@@ -29,24 +29,24 @@ body:
         - Other (specify if possible)
   validations:
     required: true
-        
+
 - type: input
   attributes:
-    label: Processing version 
+    label: Processing version
     description: Go to "Help > About Processing" and look in the bottom-right corner for the version number. It also appears in the title bar of every editor window.
   validations:
     required: true
-    
+
 - type: input
   attributes:
-    label: Operating system 
+    label: Operating system
     description: "Ex: Windows/MacOSX/Linux/Android/iOS along with version"
   validations:
     required: true
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
-    label: Steps to reproduce this 
+    label: Steps to reproduce this
     description: Describe what steps will produce the bug.
     value: |
       "1.
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ body:
       3."
   validations:
     required: true
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: snippet
@@ -67,19 +67,27 @@ body:
       // Paste your code below :)
 
       void setup() {
-      
+
       }
-      
+
       void draw() {
-      
+
       }
       ```
   validations:
     required: false
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Additional context
     description: Add any other context about the problem here.
   validations:
     required: false
+
+- type: input
+  attributes:
+    label: Would you like to work on the issue?
+    description: |
+      Please let us know if you can work on this or if the issue should be assigned to someone else.
+  validations:
+    required: true
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_enhancement.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_enhancement.yml
index de88cda16f..06a1c93b96 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_enhancement.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/2_enhancement.yml
@@ -29,38 +29,46 @@ body:
         - Other (specify if possible)
   validations:
     required: true
-    
+
 - type: input
   attributes:
     label: Feature to enhance
     description: Which existing feature of Processing would be improved by this enhancement?
   validations:
     required: true
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Desired enhancement
     description: Describe the improvement you’d like to see with that existing feature
   validations:
     required: true
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Potential benefits
     description: Explain how this enhancement could benefit users or improve Processing.
   validations:
     required: false
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Possible drawbacks
     description: Consider any possible drawbacks or challenges related to the implementation of this enhancement.
   validations:
     required: false
-    
+
 - type: textarea
   attributes:
     label: Additional context
     description: Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.
   validations:
     required: false
+
+- type: input
+  attributes:
+    label: Would you like to work on the issue?
+    description: |
+      Please let us know if you can work on this or if the issue should be assigned to someone else.
+  validations:
+    required: true
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diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_feature-request.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_feature-request.yml
index b7bf42de5f..bfe8de060d 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_feature-request.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/3_feature-request.yml
@@ -3,61 +3,70 @@ description: Request adding a new feature to Processing
 labels: [new feature]
 body:
 
-  - type: dropdown
-    id: feature-area
-    attributes:
-      label: Relevant sub-area for this feature?
-      description: Choose the sub-area most relevant to your feature request.
-      multiple: true
-      options:
-        - Accessibility
-        - Core/Environment/Rendering
-        - PDE
-        - Data
-        - Events
-        - Image
-        - IO
-        - Math
-        - Typography
-        - Utilities
-        - OpenGL
-        - Contributions Manager
-        - Export
-        - Build process
-        - Unit testing
-        - Internationalization
-        - Other (specify if possible)
-    validations:
-      required: true
-        
-  - type: textarea
-    id: feature-description
-    attributes:
-      label: Feature description
-      description: Describe the feature in detail. Include how it should work and its intended impact.
-    validations:
-      required: true
-      
-  - type: textarea
-    id: benefits
-    attributes:
-      label: Benefits
-      description: Outline how this feature would benefit users or improve Processing.
-    validations:
-      required: true
-      
-  - type: textarea
-    id: challenges
-    attributes:
-      label: Possible challenges
-      description: Discuss any possible challenges or considerations in implementing this feature.
-    validations:
-      required: false
-      
-  - type: textarea
-    id: additional-context
-    attributes:
-      label: Additional context
-      description: Provide any other information, links, or screenshots that could help illustrate the feature.
-    validations:
-      required: false
+- type: dropdown
+  id: feature-area
+  attributes:
+    label: Relevant sub-area for this feature?
+    description: Choose the sub-area most relevant to your feature request.
+    multiple: true
+    options:
+      - Accessibility
+      - Core/Environment/Rendering
+      - PDE
+      - Data
+      - Events
+      - Image
+      - IO
+      - Math
+      - Typography
+      - Utilities
+      - OpenGL
+      - Contributions Manager
+      - Export
+      - Build process
+      - Unit testing
+      - Internationalization
+      - Other (specify if possible)
+  validations:
+    required: true
+
+- type: textarea
+  id: feature-description
+  attributes:
+    label: Feature description
+    description: Describe the feature in detail. Include how it should work and its intended impact.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+
+- type: textarea
+  id: benefits
+  attributes:
+    label: Benefits
+    description: Outline how this feature would benefit users or improve Processing.
+  validations:
+    required: true
+
+- type: textarea
+  id: challenges
+  attributes:
+    label: Possible challenges
+    description: Discuss any possible challenges or considerations in implementing this feature.
+  validations:
+    required: false
+
+- type: textarea
+  id: additional-context
+  attributes:
+    label: Additional context
+    description: Provide any other information, links, or screenshots that could help illustrate the feature.
+  validations:
+    required: false
+
+
+- type: input
+  attributes:
+    label: Would you like to work on the issue?
+    description: |
+      Please let us know if you can work on this or if the issue should be assigned to someone else.
+  validations:
+    required: true
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