OpenCivics is a network of open civic innovators, organizers, and patrons in service of a vital, resilient, and participatory civilization. If you align with this [[Publications/Network Pledge|Network Pledge]], you can choose a membership role to participate in the network, consortium, or labs. # Ways to Participate Membership in the network is offered as various roles across the organizing structures of the Network. **[Become a Member →](opencivics.co/join)** #### Network Membership _The widest point of entry—express alignment and begin exploring._ - **Become an Ally** → Follow network activity, amplify the vision, and connect with the broader movement ### Consortium Membership _Active participation in governance, coordination, and collective action._ - **Become a [[Citizen Role|Citizen]]** → Participate in network governance and decision-making - **Become a [[Contributor Role|Contributor]]** → Contribute to consortium commoning activities - **Become a [[Delegate Role|Delegate]]** → Represent and speak on behalf of consortium members - **Become a [[Steward Role|Steward]]** → Hold responsibility for maintaining core network functions - **Become an [[Advisor Role|Advisor]]** → Provide strategic guidance to network stewardship and governance - **Become a [[Partner Role|Partner]]** → Align your organization with the consortium for mutual collaboration ### Labs Membership _Members of the Consortium are invited to join the R&D cooperative._ - **Become a [[Community/Network Organizations/OpenCivics Labs/Constitution/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Participant|Labs Participant]]** → Contribute to a specific labs project - **Become a [[Community/Network Organizations/OpenCivics Labs/Constitution/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Practitioner|Labs Practitioner]]** → Offer specialized skills across multiple labs initiatives - **Become a [[Community/Network Organizations/OpenCivics Labs/Constitution/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Coordinator|Labs Coordinator]]** → Weave together efforts, people, and resources across projects - **Become a [[Community/Network Organizations/OpenCivics Labs/Constitution/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Partner|Labs Partner]]** → Engage your organization in collaborative R&D relationships - **Become a [[Community/Network Organizations/OpenCivics Labs/Constitution/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Operator|Labs Operator]]** → Support day-to-day labs operations and infrastructure - **Become a [[Community/Network Organizations/OpenCivics Labs/Constitution/2. Structure/Roles/Labs Manager|Labs Manager]]** → Steward governance and operations of the labs cooperative