Get Involved, TEDxRockford

JOIN THE
MOVEMENT.

TEDxRockford is assembled by people who believe in this city. Every great structure needs great people at every level, and we need yours.

This event belongs to Rockford. Volunteer, attend, nominate, share, however you show up, you are part of what we are building.

Volunteer Roles

WHERE
YOU FIT IN.

01
Event Operations

The backbone of the day. Help manage venue logistics, guest flow, signage, setup, and teardown. If you like systems running smoothly, this is your role.

02
Guest Experience

Be the face of TEDxRockford. Welcome attendees, guide guests, manage registration, and make sure every person who walks in feels the energy of the day.

03
Speaker Support

Assist speakers before, during, and after the event. Help manage green room logistics, timing, and transitions so every speaker feels ready to take the stage.

04
Media & Documentation

Capture the day. Photo, video, social media coverage, help document TEDxRockford so the ideas from this stage live far beyond the event.

05
Community Outreach

Help spread the word before the event. Reach your networks, flypost the city, and bring people into the movement. Rockford's ideas deserve a full room.

06
Sponsor & Partner Liaison

Support our sponsor relationships on event day. Help partners feel recognized and connected to the work happening on our stage.

What to Expect

WHAT WE
ASK OF YOU.

Volunteering for TEDxRockford is a real commitment, and a real privilege. We ask for your time, your energy, and your belief in what this city is building.

  • Attend at least one volunteer orientation session before the event
  • Be available for your assigned role on event day, full day commitment
  • Stay connected with the TEDxRockford team as the event approaches
  • Bring the energy, professionalism, and pride this stage deserves
  • Help spread the word, share the event with your networks

"Built by makers. Driven by ideas. This is what Rockford does."

TEDxRockford, Fall 2026

Volunteers receive full access to the TEDxRockford event, recognition in all printed materials, and the knowledge that they helped build something the entire region will be proud of.

Volunteer Application

Let's Build This Together.

Fill out the form below and our team will be in touch as we finalize volunteer rosters ahead of the event.

About You

Your Role

Availability

We'll be in touch as volunteer rosters come together. Thank you for wanting to be part of what TEDxRockford is building. This event belongs to Rockford, and to you. TEDxRockford, Fall 2026, Rockford, Illinois.