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title: "Committees & Programs"
description: "Volunteer and get involved with the Arcata Chamber of Commerce: Ambassadors, the Welcome Center, Young Professionals, and student mentorship programs."
url: https://arcatachamber.com/committees/
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Get involved

# Committees & Programs

Chamber programs are powered by members and volunteers. Find a way to welcome visitors, mentor students, or connect with Arcata’s next generation of business leaders.

![Chamber members and neighbors hold a red ribbon outside Mad River Brewing Company, decorated with balloons](https://arcatachamber.com/_astro/ribbon-cutting-mad-river.k2mf_OqV_Z23hBPA.jpg)

Committees & programs

## Ways to take part

Members can serve on the Board of Directors, as an Ambassador, or on a committee. Each program below has its own page with details and contacts.

-   Volunteer

    ### [Ambassadors](https://arcatachamber.com/committees/ambassadors/)

    The Chamber’s most visible committee: volunteers who represent the Chamber and connect the public with our members.

-   Visitors

    ### [Welcome Center Program](https://arcatachamber.com/committees/center/)

    Maps, visitor guides, and friendly trip-planning advice, just off Highway 101 in Arcata.

-   Networking

    ### [Young Professionals Network](https://arcatachamber.com/youngprofessionals/)

    Mixers for young professionals to swap ideas, grow professionally, and build lasting connections.

-   Workforce development

    ### [Chamber High School Mentorship](https://arcatachamber.com/committees/chamber-high-school-mentorship/)

    An eight-week program helping Arcata High seniors plan the move to college and careers.

-   Workforce development

    ### [College of the Redwoods Mentorship](https://arcatachamber.com/college-of-the-redwood-mentorship-program/)

    Share your career experience with College of the Redwoods students as a speaker, host, or advisor.

-   Leadership

    ### [Officers & Board of Directors](https://arcatachamber.com/chamber/board/)

    The volunteer business and community leaders who guide the Chamber.


## Ready to grow with Arcata’s business community?

Join the local businesses, nonprofits, and makers building a stronger Arcata together. New-business memberships start at $75 a year.

[Join the Chamber](https://business.arcatachamber.com/member/NewMemberApp/) Call 707.897.6004