> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://community.theiofoundation.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://community.theiofoundation.org/about-techup/about/join-us.md).

# Join Us

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**EVERYONE IS INVITED TO TECHUP**
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## Introduction

TechUp is always looking for talented and committed individuals, communities, speakers, organizations and sponsors wishing to make an impact in technology.

Do you want to support technologists in their role as [NextGen Rights Defenders](https://TIOF.Click/TIOFNextGen)?

Are you a member of a community contributing to making tech better and safer?\
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**Together we can work towards protecting citizens' Data-Centric Digital Rights.**

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**Together we can work towards enabling the NextGen Rights Defenders.**

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

Contributing in TechUp and its initiatives is easy!

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**EVERYONE IS INVITED TO TECHUP**
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**LITERALLY**
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**ALSO, IT'S FREE  >>** :tickets: [**COME JOIN**](https://TIOF.Click/TechUp)
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### Join the TechUp community

You can join the TechUp community as a

* [Tech Community](/about-techup/stakeholders/communities.md)
* [Organization](/about-techup/stakeholders/organizations.md)
* [Speaker](/about-techup/stakeholders/speakers.md)
* [FOSS Project](/about-techup/stakeholders/foss-projects.md)

### Participate as a TechUp Member

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

TechUp 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 TechUp 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 with TechUp and its impact.

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 in its [public repository](https://TIOF.Click/TURepo).

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**](broken://pages/CTg7s31E7yGvPzh8Rmtb)**.**
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