TEDxNormal is proudly a 100% volunteer-led and operated organization. As a TEDxNormal volunteer, you help build a community right here in Bloomington-Normal around IDEAS WORTH SPREADING.

Why Volunteer with TEDxNormal? We are incredibly proud of the team of people who come together to make this event happen. Our volunteers believe in and live out TEDxNormal’s values, bringing diverse talents and experiences to the table. Most people join our team because they want to:

• • Make a meaningful impact on the Bloomington-Normal community.
  • Be part of something inspiring.
  • Learn new skills and face new challenges.
  • Find joy in building friendships and making local connections.

Volunteer Roles

Core Volunteer Team The core team is an amazing group of dedicated individuals who bring the TEDxNormal experience to life every season. Working with the community year-round, they collaborate to set the vision and direction for each event.

Day-of Volunteer Team Day-of volunteers are the energetic force that makes the actual event an exceptional experience. As TEDxNormal ambassadors and hosts, you will help guests, answer questions, and keep the energy high. (Note: All day-of volunteers are expected to attend information sessions ahead of the event).

Volunteer Expectations To make our event a success, we ask that all volunteers:

• • Be an ambassador: Champion TEDxNormal and share our events within your networks!
  • Be reliable: Follow through on the tasks and commitments you sign up for.
  • Be present: Attend organizational meetings (in-person or virtually) as requested.
  • Lend a hand: Assist with conference setup and breakdown.
  • Execute: Perform your chosen day-of conference duties with enthusiasm.

Find Your Place on the Core Team Below are the specialized teams that make up TEDxNormal. Each core team volunteer finds a home in one of these areas, though many contribute to multiple. We work to align your experience, goals, and passions to the right team:

• • Community Engagement & Brand Strategy: Manages overall brand, marketing, communications, social media, website, PR, and the ticketing experience.
  • Curation & Performances: Identifies speaker and performance candidates, runs theme workshops, and selects and coaches our speakers and performers.
  • Attendee Experience: Manages all out-of-theater experiences, including registration, attendee flow, volunteer coordination, food and beverage, signage, and vendor management.
  • Creative: Manages the design theme and creates assets for digital, social, communications, registration pages, attendee badges, and stage presentations.
  • Production: Manages venue relationships, in-theater production activities, A/V tech, filming and editing, stage management, and the overall show rundown.
  • Partnerships: Identifies, secures, and administers financial and in-kind sponsorships and grants.
  • Operations: Manages the budget, finances, licensing, program planning, special events, and core team activities.