Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

THE AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

There’s no “I” in team, but there’s a “U” in Greater Vancouver. You see them at Chamber events and it would be hard to miss them all over social media donning the infamous red coats. You might ask yourself, “who are these people, wearing red around town, with direct access to local dignitaries and business decision makers…and how do they seem to know what’s going on in the Vancouver community before everyone else?!”

These business men and women make up the GVCC Ambassador Team who have been supporting businesses in the Greater Vancouver community for over 3 decades. This staple program at the Chamber is growing stronger each year.

Some of the Ambassador team posed with GVCC Staff.

The Team consists of volunteers within the Chamber membership whose organizations have graciously allowed a staff-person to contribute their time to assist the GVCC with various activities and events. Most noteworthy, the Ambassador’s role is to help inform, involve, and welcome new members, meanwhile encouraging meaningful and beneficial participation in Chamber programs. Ambassadors also help to raise awareness of not only their own company but most importantly the businesses in the community through Ribbon Cuttings, social media recognition, and one-on-one connections.

With the Chamber growing in membership numbers and program offerings, we will be growing our Ambassador team to include members with interests in donating their time and savvy in areas such as networking, social media, member mentorship, and public affairs to name a few.

NOTEWORTHY BENEFITS OF BEING A GVCC AMBASSADOR:

• Increased name and face recognition

• Increased networking opportunities

• Increased referral opportunities through fellow Ambassadors plus one-on-one contact with members

• Potential media coverage from attendance at Chamber Events

• Insiders’ perspective of the local business community

• Chances to help the community while showing community pride

• Recognition via GVCC website and social media platforms as well as receiving the focus of our appreciation at the Holiday Heroes luncheon each December.

The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce will be accepting applications in October for the 2020 Ambassador Program. Look for more information, including the online application, on VancouverUSA.com to join the Ambassador Team!