Volunteer
with us.
TEDxGrantham is run entirely by volunteers. Whether you have a few hours a month in the run-up or a full Saturday on 10 October 2026, there is a role with your name on it.
Year one takes around a dozen people behind the scenes: some helping in the weeks before the event, some on the day itself. You do not need TEDx experience. You need to be reliable, friendly, and up for being part of something Grantham has not seen before.
Pick the role that fits you below, then tell us a little about yourself. The form takes a few minutes, and we reply to every application.
Before the
doors open.
Flexible, mostly-remote roles in the weeks and months before 10 October. A few hours here and there makes a real difference.
Marketing & Social Media
- Create social media content and schedule posts
- Film behind-the-scenes content
- Create speaker introduction posts
- Engage with comments and messages
- Help promote ticket sales
Bring examples: links to accounts, pages, or campaigns you have run.
Apply for This RoleCommunity Outreach
- Contact local organisations
- Share event information with schools, businesses, charities and community groups
- Help recruit attendees
- Distribute posters and flyers
Speaker Liaison
1 place- Coordinate speaker information — bios, photos and talk titles
- Ensure speakers submit materials on time
- Answer speaker questions and assist with rehearsal scheduling
- On the day: welcome speakers, keep them on time, informed and supported
Sponsorship Support
- Research potential sponsors and prepare sponsor lists
- Follow up with sponsor enquiries
- Help organise sponsor benefits and recognition
Content & Copywriting
- Help write website content
- Draft newsletters
- Create speaker spotlights
- Write attendee communications
Bring examples: links to things you have written, or paste a short sample.
Apply for This RoleLogistics Support
- Help organise event materials and track deliveries
- Assist with signage planning
- Prepare registration packs and badges
Saturday
10 October 2026.
Around eleven volunteer places at The King’s School, Grantham, 1pm to 5pm plus setup. You will see the whole event from the inside.
Guest Experience Team
Registration & Check-In
2 places- Welcome attendees and check tickets
- Provide name badges
- Answer basic questions and direct guests to seating
Wayfinding & Guest Support
2 places- Help attendees navigate the venue
- Direct guests to toilets, refreshments and seating
- Assist late arrivals
Production Team
Stage Manager Assistant
1 place- Coordinate the speaker queue and manage stage transitions
- Communicate with the AV team
- Help keep the event running to schedule
AV Runner
1 place- Assist the production team
- Deliver microphones, clickers and equipment
- Help troubleshoot minor issues and run messages between teams
Bring examples: a few lines on the live events or AV setups you have worked with.
Apply for This RoleMedia Team
Photographer
1 place- Capture speakers and audience shots
- Sponsor images
- Behind-the-scenes content
Bring examples: a portfolio or Instagram link, plus the kit you shoot with.
Apply for This RoleVideographer / Content Creator
1 place- Film social content
- Record attendee reactions
- Capture clips for future marketing
Bring examples: a showreel or example links, plus the kit you film with.
Apply for This RoleSocial Media Live Coverage
1 place- Post throughout the day
- Share stories and updates
- Engage with attendees online
Bring examples: links to accounts you post for, or live coverage you have done before.
Apply for This RoleHospitality Team
Hospitality & Refreshments
2 places- Welcome speakers and guests
- Support the catering area during breaks
- Keep refreshments stocked and hospitality areas tidy
Put your
hand up.
Three short steps. If your role is technical, we will ask for a link or two so we know you can do the thing you love doing.