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Get involved with Oregon Screen-Free Parenting
Whether you have five minutes or a few hours a month, there's a way to help.
Quick ways to help
Join a local group
Find low-screen families near you for playdates and meetups.
Find your groupShare what your district does
Tell us about device use at your child's school. It takes about five minutes and helps build the district tracker.
Share district infoSpeak up in your district
You don't need to join anything to speak up
Any parent can give public comment at a school board meeting. Our toolkit has scripts, templates, and questions to ask your district.
Volunteer roles
Pick what fits your life.
Every role comes with templates and support.
Local group moderator or admin
Welcome new families, keep conversations kind, and post meetup ideas in a regional Facebook group. New volunteers start as moderators.
- Time
- About 1 to 2 hours a week
- Fits
- Parents already active in a local group
District contact
Follow one district's technology policy and board agendas, and be the local point person for other parents.
- Time
- About 2 to 4 hours a month
- Fits
- Parents who like following local decisions
Research summarizer
Turn peer-reviewed studies into plain-language summaries for our research library, using our template.
- Time
- About 2 hours per summary
- Fits
- Teachers, librarians, grad students, and careful readers
Tracker researcher
Find district device policies, platforms, and contracts, including through public records requests.
- Time
- Flexible
- Fits
- Detail-oriented people who like digging
Content and photos helper
Write family resources like outdoor spots, book lists, and rainy day ideas, or take meetup photos with permission.
- Time
- Flexible
- Fits
- Writers and photographers
Start something
Ready for something bigger?
Start a local group
No group in your area yet? We'll help you set one up and find your first families.
Become a district contact
Be the go-to parent for your school district. We'll share the tools and connect you with others.
Volunteer signup
Let's find your fit
Tell us a little about yourself. You can pick more than one role, or none at all.
Questions
No. Every family's situation is different. If you care about kids having more real play, real connection, and real learning, you belong here.
No. We provide templates, guides, and support for every role.
As little as five minutes. Each role lists a rough time commitment, and you can step back anytime.
Assistive technology, AAC devices, and IEP or 504 accommodations are essential tools and outside the scope of our advocacy.