# Get involved

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## Introduction

The IO Foundation is always looking for talented individuals wishing to make an impact in technology through its DCDR advocacy initiative.

Do you share the DCDR's [Mission & Vision](/dcdr-advocacy/about/readme.md#mission-and-vision)?

Do you have a passion towards the development and support of the [Data-Centric Digital Rights advocacy](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRAdvocacy)?

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**Together we can work towards protecting citizens' Data-Centric Digital Rights.**

**Let’s talk!**
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## How can I contribute?

Contributing in the DCDR advocacy is easy!

There are 2 ways to proceed:

### Participate as a TIOF Member

By joining as a TIOF Member you will officially join one of the [DCDR Teams](/dcdr-advocacy/institutional/structures/teams.md), participate in organized tasks and have access to tools and other resources as well as training.

TIOF Members can be:

* [Employees](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#employees)
* [Interns](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#interns)
* [Volunteers](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#volunteers)
* [Members of a Board](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFOrgChartDocs#members-of-a-board)

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As an active TIOF Member, you must be able to commit according to the responsibilities acquired.

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**Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you.**

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### Participate as a Collaborator

It is not necessary to be a Member to participate and make a meaningful contribution to the DCDR advocacy.

There are plenty of ways that you can support it without requiring to dive into its complexities.

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Participating sporadically is also possible and always welcomed.
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In response to your commitment towards our [values](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFValues) (and in the measure of our capacities), The IO Foundation publishes all ongoing tasks for the DCDR advocacy initiative in its [public repository](https://TIOF.Click/DCDRRepo).

Check out what are we up to and pick tasks you feel you can contribute with.

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How to contribute on tasks? **Check the** [**Tasks Handbook**](/dcdr-advocacy/operations/handbooks/tasks.md)**.**
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