Absolutely! Please fill out an interest form here.
*Please note that volunteers must be 18+ years old.
Some of our recurring support needs include:
Truck Loading: Loading the UHaul from the Storage Unit
*Heavy lifting required
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, learn to use scanners, check in all attendees! Greeting a lot of people.
*Standing & communicating with lots of people required.
Roaming Concierge/Wayfinding and Help Desk Support: 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
End of Event Support/Strike: Assisting with event strike, tear-down, and truck loading. Dinner provided!
*Requires heavy lifting, walking, carrying, & using tools.
And more!
Interested? Sign up now.
Volunteers of TEDxMileHigh receive unique benefits including:
Dedicated volunteer networking opportunities
Volunteer appreciation events
Discounted tickets to adventures and events
Special prize giveaways
And more!
Thank you so much for your support! Here are a few things you can do to help TEDxMileHigh:
Share our blogs, social posts, and emails with all your friends!
When you hear about a big idea in Colorado – share it with us!
Invite friends and family to attend our events and adventures!
Lastly, TEDxMileHigh 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)
Eat meals before you arrive or pack one! No meals will be provided, but we will have snacks & bottled water.
We recommend bringing a small snack of your own and a personal water bottle and layers for changing weather.
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 1500 TEDx organizers around the world.
What is TEDxMileHigh?
TEDxMileHigh was started in 2011 to spread big ideas and elevate inspired citizenship in Colorado and has continued to showcases more innovative Coloradans each year.
