Volunteer Opportunities and Benefits

Build your community and your skills

Members of the Gem County Chamber of Commerce enjoy many opportunities to volunteer at the chamber and reap a variety of benefits volunteering provides. As with everything we do, we ensure that volunteering brings value to each participant, thereby enhancing their membership, strengthening their business and personal skills and raising their visibility. Volunteers also influence chamber programming and play a vital role in bringing value to all members.

The Roles and Benefits of Volunteering

The benefits of volunteering range from direct business to the personal satisfaction of having contributed to a more effective chamber. Read below for further information on why volunteering your time pays dividends to you, and your local community.

Volunteer

Build stronger relationships within the focused group of leader volunteers who serve as the backbone of the chamber. Gain the respect of other members as you help deliver rewarding events. Showcase your talents and develop new skills, such as event planning and implementation. Increase your visibility as other members note your leadership.

Volunteer Leader

Develop leadership skills as well as skills you might not otherwise strengthen in the workplace, thereby increasing your professional effectiveness and value. Garner recognition and respect, and leverage that to build and strengthen relationships that deliver business. Hone your public speaking skills. Attain a level of visibility that sets you apart, allowing you to reap greater value from your membership.

Committee

Volunteer to chair one of our several committees or serve on one of the many subcommittees within each. Provide leadership that enhances the committee experience for others. Ensure committee focus that is in tune with current business issues and in touch with member concerns.

Opportunities for Chamber Involvement

Become an Ambassador
Join the Cherry Festival Committee
Join the Harvest Festival Committee
Join the Golf Tournament Committee
Join the Gem County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Foundation

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Why Join Us?

Marketing Opportunities

Chamber members get valuable promotional and advertising opportunities to easily connect with our local population. This includes:

Member directory listing and ads
Event sponsorships
Business resources

Gem Chamber's marketing resources are a great way to spread the word and tell more people about your business.

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Educational Events for Businesses

We sponsor numerous educational initiatives throughout the year to help local businesses just like yours.

Regular seminars
Training and coaching sessions
Educational resources for local business owners

Our services will provide you with the business skills to help you grow and become more profitable.

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Start and Grow Your Venture

Our tools have helped countless business owners to start successful ventures. Take your first steps with Gem County:

Free business coaching for startups
Expert branding, licensing, and marketing advice
Hands-on assistance with building your business

With the power of the Chamber behind you, your business has all the tools it needs to be a success story.