# Spotlight

## Current Openings

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## Joining The IO Foundation

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The IO Foundation is always looking for talented individuals wishing to make an impact in technology and protect users by design.

Do you share our [vision](https://app.gitbook.com/s/hafOTOsiRh3rlQpv6fyD/about/organization-brief#our-vision)?

Do you have a passion towards the development and support of the [Data-Centric Digital Rights advocacy](https://app.gitbook.com/s/rG4xcNzldvEoKR9FS7Og/about/readme)?\
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Do you want to participate in our [initiatives](https://app.gitbook.com/s/hafOTOsiRh3rlQpv6fyD/about/organization-brief#our-initiatives)?
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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 get involved?

Getting involved with The IO Foundation and its initiatives is easy!

By joining as a TIOF Member you will officially join one of the TIOF Teams, participate in organized tasks and have access to tools and other resources as well as training.

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More information on this section is coming soon.\
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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Members of a Board</strong></td><td><a href="https://3428173316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgOsqm6NMTX2qUBFLW7wp%2Fuploads%2FThsqRSpnlyiBtVxkPak3%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Card%20Members%20of%20a%20Board%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e08c6b62-0020-4ea0-a3d0-974971e75612">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Card Members of a Board XXX v1.0.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Employees</strong></td><td><a href="https://3428173316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgOsqm6NMTX2qUBFLW7wp%2Fuploads%2FDyKYFjSLWDczarQPaXn8%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Card%20Employees%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3f3eee7c-ed94-464f-811e-4d3166c34f01">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Card Employees XXX v1.0.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Associates</strong></td><td><a href="https://3428173316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgOsqm6NMTX2qUBFLW7wp%2Fuploads%2Fzn4hBZaBz2G5Q75MoK1o%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Card%20Associates%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c0e94363-1f24-4007-a485-be7b314b0255">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Card Associates XXX v1.0.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Internships</strong></td><td><a href="https://3428173316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgOsqm6NMTX2qUBFLW7wp%2Fuploads%2FV7qJ2yZ6pBhwxXNk5mZX%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Card%20Internships%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cb91ff8d-a12d-4072-8dbb-3054b4fca176">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Card Internships XXX v1.0.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Volunteers</strong></td><td><a href="https://3428173316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgOsqm6NMTX2qUBFLW7wp%2Fuploads%2FphKVzG1wEB132UtiASnf%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Card%20Volunteers%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9acebaf7-dcb9-4637-a0b7-34cf0849b06c">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Card Volunteers XXX v1.0.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Contributors</strong></td><td><a href="https://3428173316-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgOsqm6NMTX2qUBFLW7wp%2Fuploads%2FXXPZUOFIAWcGAVnB2xZY%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20Card%20Contributors%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9bcf09ac-8ef6-498a-a3a3-5e052608487d">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF Card Contributors XXX v1.0.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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More information on this section is coming soon.\
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## TechUp Community

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## Partners

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Would you like to partner with us?

<a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/PartnershipEoI" class="button primary" data-icon="memo-circle-check">Reach out!</a>
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## NOTICE

A Partners portal is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
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## Suppliers

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## NOTICE

A Supplier portal is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
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