Get involved in OPIRG as a volunteer!
Join the OPIRG Brock team, whether you want to stop by an event or commit to shaping and building the organization for the year! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at communication@opirgbrock.com.
Read more about our volunteer opportunities and fill out the form below to get started!
Upcoming days we need volunteers!
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Saturday, September 19 - CUPE 1287 Community Day Event in Niagara Falls
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Sunday, September 20 - Niagara Free Store Sorting Team in St. Catharines
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Saturday October 3 - Niagara Free Store at Harvest Festival in St. Catharines
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Sunday, October 18 - Niagara Free Store Sorting Team in St. Catharines
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Sunday, November 22 - Niagara Free Store Sorting Team in St. Catharines
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Tuesday November 24 - Niagara Free Store at Coffee on the Corner with Positive Living Niagara in St. Catharines
OPIRG Volunteer Sign-up Forms
Volunteer Training, Skills & Interests, Roles
No prior experience is needed! All volunteers will receive training related to their specific projects, tools, and interests.
We have volunteer opportunities for folks with a wide range of skills & interests! Depending on which volunteer team(s) you are interested in, there is a wide range of opportunities for you to volunteer in the way that works best for you!
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Communications - Graphic design, Social media, Website maintenance & design
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Event Related - Event planning, Helping at events
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Fundraising - Planning fundraising specific events, campaigns, and outreach strategies
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Networking - Presentations about OPIRG, Working and liaising with community partners
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Outreach - Distributing flyers, Putting up posters, Tabling
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Research - Review & update resource materials, research for other project teams, archiving
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Writing - Blog writing, Content research, Grant applications/ sponsorship letters, policies
We have a range of roles folks can take on in volunteering with OPIRG Brock!
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Project co-lead (helps the OPIRG board and staff ensure the project/ team moves forward)
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Organizing/ planning team member (attend regular meetings to work on planning, research, coordination, etc.)
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General volunteer shifts for the project (non-planning role)
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Other ideas welcome! If you have an idea for a volunteer role - please let us know!
Current Volunteer Teams
Carpooling
Communications, Arts, Photos, & Media Team
Community Liaison Role
Community Safety Marshals & Events Team
Grants & Fundraising Team
Social & Mobilization Team
Radical Online Library
Volunteer with our Action Groups & Coalitions
Placement Student Program
Every year, we partner with a range of academic departments at Brock University.
In 2026-2027, we have placement/ internship opportunities with Geography & Tourism Department and the Communications, Popular Culture, and Film Studies.
Other departments we have had placement students from: Women and Gender Studies, Labour Studies, Health Sciences, and Critical Criminology & Sociology.