Become a TEDxFolsom Volunteer

Sign Up Below If:

  • You have a passion for spreading transformational ideas
  • You’d like to join a community of influential thinkers and changemakers
  • You strive to grow
  • You believe you have a skill set that can support TEDxFolsom
  • You are 18+ years old and excited to represent TEDxFolsom in the community

The Volunteer Application for 2025 will open in January 2025. 

TEDxFolsom Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Please fill out an interest form here

*Please note that volunteers must be 18+ years old.

Some of our recurring support needs include:

Event set up: Place signage, move tables, greet exhibitors and help load in and execute any surprise & delight elements. Busy & active shift!
*Requires floating from job to job & excellent communication.

Registration: Set up registration, check-in all attendees! Greeting a lot of people.
*Standing & communicating with lots of people required.

Roaming Concierge : Help direct attendees to registration and answer questions they have about the event schedule, where things are, etc. We will have an FAQ sheet for you to work with.*Requires standing, walking, & communicating with lots of people

Marketing/Communications/Promotions: Create marketing materials pre-event for day of including program, photo, video content, social media management/engagement, email newsletters, post-event video promotions, topic and influencer reach out. 

End of Event Support/StrikeAssisting with event strike, tear-down, and truck loading. Dinner provided!
*Requires heavy lifting, walking, and carrying. 

And more!

Volunteers of TEDxFolsom receive unique benefits, including:

  • Dedicated volunteer networking opportunities
  • Volunteer appreciation events
  • Early notification for future eventsAnd more!

Thank you so much for your support! Here are a few things you can do to help TEDxFolsom:

Lastly, TEDxFolsom is a nonprofit organization. We depend on donor and partner support to continue our mission. Please consider making a contribution or becoming a partner!

Event Set Up (Friday) → Comfortable clothes, close-toed shoes required

Event Day (Saturday) →  Creative casual attire. Close-toed shoes are required and should be comfortable for long periods of standing or walking. No clothing with beer / alcohol / drug / political references or foul language will be permitted. Please bring warm layers for shifts outside! (Event set up, tear down, & exhibits support)

What is TED?
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short powerful talks.  Back in 1984 when it started, it was focused on Technology, Entertainment, and Design – Now, TED covers a wide array of topics.

What is TEDx?
TED created a program to support independent organizers who want to create TED-like experiences in their own community. There are now over a few thousand TEDx organizers around the world.

What is TEDxFolsom?
TEDxFolsom is an independently operated TEDx event. We believe thinking and discussing are inseparable. All great ideas deserve talk time – beginning the moment they take hold in our minds – and as they evolve and expand over time. We want exciting concepts to proliferate throughout our community resulting in a matrix of individual perspectives strengthened through robust discussions.