Start a PIRG Chapter
Together, we can build a better future. Our society has always relied upon its colleges, universities, and students to lead the way in addressing society’s problems. It is a significant part of the mission of every college to teach students how to solve societal problems and give back to their communities.
For forty years INPIRG have been standing up to powerful interests. INPIRG is an independent state-based student organization that works to solve public interest problems, protecting our public health, our environment, our rights as consumers, and our democracy.
Fill out our contact form for more information on forming a PIRG chapter on your campus.
When consumers are cheated, or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by powerful special interest lobbyists, we speak up and take action. By teaming students up with professional advocates and organizers, we make our voices heard and have an impact locally and nationally. We learn how to build a relationship with the media and get coverage on issues that concern us, how to register voters, how to engage in public policy decisions, and so much more. Students involved with PIRG campus chapters have had a chance to face up to society’s big problems, take action and win concrete changes that improve the quality of our lives. In so doing, we’ve helped fulfill our Universities’ Service missions, and taught countless students how to be active participants in our democracy.
Internships

Work on important issues, learn valuable skills, get hands-on experience, and make a difference.
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Student leaders educate the campus about income inequality during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
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We collect petition signatures - lots of them!
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Hunger and Homelessness intern Roua Aboukhadijeh collecting interview footage on campus for a short film on poverty.
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Students campaign for High Speed Rail.
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Fast Trains ARE Cool.
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Students volunteer at a local garden for the National Hunger Cleanup.
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Volunteers wear the textbook mascot costumes to educate students about affordable textbook alternatives.
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Students posing with the textbook Rebellion books, We Want Cheaper TEXTBOOKS!!
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Textbook Rebel and Mr. $200 drew attention to outrageous textbook prices.
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Six media outlets covered a stop on the Textbooks Rebellion tour to promote affordable alternatives to outrageously expensive textbooks.