TEDxChicago is an independently organized, local nonprofit that carries out the TED vision to promote ideas worth spreading. We are thoroughly dedicated to Chicagoans and creating a powerful and inspiring stage that belongs to this city. We are 100% volunteer lead and run, are licensed as a member of the TEDx community, and have been hosting events since 2017.

Want to join us? Let us know you’d like to join our team of hard working volunteers, partner with us, or reach out if you’d like to collaborate.

Our Values

We are proud Chicagoans, and as team we work to deliver an experience, an organization, and impact that lives up to our values. In addition to the below, we strive to be a zero-waste and sustainably designed experience.

Volunteering with TEDxChicago

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Have you attended TEDxChicago, TEDx, or any other related event before? Please explain. *

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What areas are you interested in?

Day-of volunteer

Attendee Experience: Registration, volunteers, experience and flow design, out-of-theater activations, attendee support, etc.

Communications, marketing, digital, and social media

Creative, design, and print

Program management, finance, and sponsorships

Production: Venue, A/V, tech, stage management, stage design and build, crew direction, film recording and editing, etc.

Speaker and performance curation and coaching

Anything!

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What is your interest in getting involved and why are you qualified to join our team in the role you selected? *

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Anything else we should know about you?

New volunteers must complete an application form and have confirmation from the TEDxChicago team before a volunteer position is secured. We consider all applications for volunteer positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, affectional preference, marital status, status as to public assistance, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. All statements made on this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief. TEDxChicago has your permission to verify this information.

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Who Are We?

TEDxChicago is operated by its 501(c)(3) IWS Chicago, EIN 82-5039504

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