Application for the OPIRG Board of Directors 2012-2013

Please fill out the following form by Thursday, November22, 2012 and email it to opirgripo.board@gmail.com or drop it off to the OPIRG-Ottawa office located at 631 King Edward Ave. Our office is located on the third floor and there are no elevators in the building; we apologize for any barriers this creates to accessing our office. If this is a barrier for you, we still strongly encourage you to apply for the board, as meetings are not necessarily held in the office. Please email us at opirgripo.board@gmail.com or call us at (613) 230-3076 if you need any other accommodations in order to submit the form. Feel free to answer these questions in jot notes. Name: Email: Date of Application: Phone Number:

How did you hear that OPIRG-Ottawa is looking for board members? Why do you want to be on the OPIRG Board of Directors? What do you hope to contribute and to get from this experience? Please describe, in up to three paragraphs, your understanding of anti-oppression or of particular systems of oppression. What social, environmental or economic justice issues are you passionate about or have you worked on in any capacity? What life experiences do you have that will contribute to your work as an OPIRG-Ottawa board member and the diversity of the organization? Please describe any relevant volunteer or work experience you have that you think would be beneficial to the OPIRG-Ottawa board. Relevant experience could include interpersonal or technical skills developed, personal reflections on the work, or understandings gained from the work. Is there anything else you would like to share with us?