OPIRG MCMASTER INCUBATES STUDENT-LED SOCIAL IMPACT.
A student-led and student-funded nonprofit with a mission to empower the McMaster community to take action on social and environmental issues.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE AS A VOLUNTEER!
News: OPIRG McMaster has decided to end its annual membership with Ontario PIRG. Since this decision was made, Ontario PIRG has been contacting McMaster students in an effort to try to encourage the OPIRG McMaster Board to rejoin its membership. OPIRG McMaster ended its membership because Ontario PIRG does not share our fundamental value of being student-led and its membership did not provide value to McMaster students. The network has used this tactic of contacting students when another university ended its membership. If you have concerns about this process, please email us board@opirgmcmaster.org.
Community Garden
Grows vegetables in two plots on campus for the Community Fridge & runs education initiatives.
Stop Sprawl Students
Demands the municipality build upwards, increase affordable housing, and improve public transit.
Students for Bikeshare
Secured affordable bike share passes for all McMaster students in March 2024!
WHAT’S GOING ON?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
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There are many ways students and community members can become active in OPIRG McMaster. Our general operation is supported by volunteers and we coordinate volunteer positions with students in mind, so there are opportunities that fit neatly into busy schedules. We put volunteers to work on a wide range of tasks, from creating content for our blog to helping staff at the Resource Centre. There are many opportunities for students to build skills (and your resume) with us.
Apart from being a general volunteer, you can join or start an Action Group, start a Project or apply for our Board of Directors.
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Full-time McMaster undergraduates are automatically members since they pay a refundable levy from their student fees. Students can opt out of the fee during the three weeks after drop and add.
Anyone not full-time at McMaster can join OPIRG as a Community Member for an annual fee on a sliding scale starting at $10.
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Members can sign material out from our resource library, access Experiential Learning Opportunities, be eligible to start Action Groups, support OPIRG's ongoing work building a more just and livable future, attend free skill development workshops, vote at our Annual General Meeting, and are eligible to run for the OPIRG McMaster Board of Directors.
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Full-time McMaster undergraduates who do not wish to support OPIRG can receive a full refund by filling out an online form on the OPIRG website for three weeks after the September Drop and Add period ends.
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Students can apply to start an Action Group with OPIRG. We have supported over 20 years of critical student-identified campaigns making a difference. You can always join an existing project team or apply for special Project funding.
If you are organizing an event and want OPIRG’s help, campus and community groups can ask for support. Our Board of Directors reviews applications and determines the level of support.
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Of course! Start by visiting our Equipment Lending form, where you’ll see how to book the button maker. Here you’ll find templates for your button art. Small buttons are 20 cents, and bigger ones are 25. We also have other equipment that is available to borrow.