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 2025/2026

  • 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

  • Joshua Swearengen

  • Callie Hemsworth, Treasurer, Supervisor of Initiatives, Marketing & Community Support (Staff)

  • Grace Power, PRO Kids Coordinator (Staff)

  • Samantha Stovel, Customer Service & Marketing Coordinator (Staff)

Interested in Getting Involved?

PRO Kids will be seeking to recruit two new members to join our Board of Directors for Fall 2026. Board positions are volunteer roles and offer a valuable opportunity to support children and youth in accessing sport, recreation, and cultural activities in our community.

Applications are expected to open in Summer 2026. More information, including application details, will be shared on our website and social media channels as it becomes available.

For any questions in the meantime, please contact the PRO Kids Coordinator, Grace Power, at grace.power@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 2024 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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