There are many ways for you to get involved with PRO Kids! Whether you are interested in volunteering at one of our events, bringing fresh ideas to our Fundraising Committee, or helping guide our mission as a Board member, there’s a role for you.

Here’s how you can get involved!

Board of Directors

The PRO Kids Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping our vision, setting short and long-term goals, and establishing policies. They also oversee our progress, ensuring we continue to provide meaningful opportunities for children and youth.

Their dedication helps us manage our services effectively while maintaining our charitable status.

PRO Kids Board of Directors 2024/2025

  • Doug Eddington, ChairA Photo of PRO Kids Board of Directors
  • Rachel Coffey, Vice-Chair
  • Ilsa Samms, Youth Representative
  • Lance Barenz
  • Katie Burton
  • Omer Belisle
  • Melanie Tibishkogejic
  • Lavinia DeSousa
  • Laura Ferguson
  • Paul Burke, Treasurer, Sport & Community Development Supervisor (Staff)
  • Amanda Prien, Secretary, PRO Kids Coordinator (Staff) 
  • Samantha Stovel, Customer Service & Marketing Coordinator (Staff)

Interested in Getting Involved?

PRO Kids is currently seeking to fill one board member on our Board of Directors.  This is a volunteer position and will serve a maximum 4.5 year term.  We are seeking someone who is involved with the sports, recreation or arts, with a genuine interest in supporting the community and who enjoys community outreach.  Any experience with marketing would be considered an asset, but not required.

You should consider applying if you are looking for leadership opportunities and passionate about helping children and youth get involved in community activities.  Applicants must provide a letter of interest expressing an understanding of PRO Kids, the reason for interest in participation on the Board and a willingness to commit and actively work on behalf of PRO Kids. 

Applications are being taken until April 4, 2025 via email at Amanda.Prien@thunderbay.ca

Board Composition

A Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, a Fundraising Committee Member, and community members make up the PRO Kids Board.

To make sure we have a balanced of point of view, we look for community members that have experience in these areas.

  • Recreation, Sport, Art, and Culture Partners
  • Financial Contributors
  • Children's Social Services
  • Families who have used PRO Kids
  • Community Leaders
  • Indigenous Community 
  • Youth

Annual Report

The Board also helps PRO Kids edit and publish our annual report. This report allows us to communicate with our stakeholders and keep the community up to date on our operations.

Our 2023 PRO Kids Annual Report is available!  

Volunteer

A lot of the volunteer opportunities at PRO Kids are in-office planning or helping at events. There is no direct programming with children at PRO Kids! If you want to get involved in our events, or in planning, contact us at prokids@thunderbay.ca.

Fundraising Committee

Our fundraising committee is a very active and fun group that meets every 2-3 months. Together we plan and organize events, sell merchandise, make approaches to businesses and we are always thinking of creating new fundraising ideas.

Something you might be interested in? Contact us at prokids@thunderbay.ca.

 

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