On Board Program

Young Professionals of Sarnia Lambton

Purpose: To give talented Young Professionals (ages 19 – 39 yrs) the opportunity to volunteer on local boards and special committees with not-for-profit organizations.

The On Board program through the Young Professionals of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber works with local not-for-profit organizations to post vacancies on their board of directors or special committees.

 The Young Professional can visit the On Board link on the Chamber website under Chamber of Commerce news to review the skills profiles supplied by individual boards and apply according to that particular board’s request.  

Benefits to the Not-for-Profit Organization

• Gain access to talented future leaders with fresh and innovative ideas
• Help develop future community leaders
• Strengthen and diversify the board of directors
• Strengthen relationships with the younger generation

Benefits to the Young Professional

• Gain an understanding of the role of business leaders on not-for-profit boards
• Learn from experienced mentors
• Develop skills for effective and thoughtful community leadership throughout their careers

Click here to complete a not-for-profit Board Recruitment form

Click on links below to view not-for-profit organizations with vacancies:

Family Counselling Centre
Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce
Big Brothers
St. Clair Child and Youth
Youth Services of Lambton County Inc. (commonly known as Huron House Boys' Home
Sarnia Community Foundation
Junior Achievement of South Western Ontario
Bluewater Health