Copy of Volunteer for the Brave New Voices Festival - Day 3! (Oakland, CA)

Brave New Voices Volunteers - 07/17/2026

This July 2026, over 100 youth poets and spoken word artists worldwide will compete in the Bay Area, California for the title of Grand Slam Champions at the Annual Brave New Voices International Festival.

We're seeking Volunteers to support the Attendance Check-In and event support for the Semi Final Slams and MC Olympics in various locations in the Oakland, CA. Volunteers will support:

• Setup
• Front of House Check-in
• Lunch Assistance
• Event ushers
• Breakdown
• And other logistics in various forms

About the Brave New Voices Festival

Brave New Voices is the only national youth poetry festival of its kind. Every year, hundreds of young poets and the nation’s leading artists convene in a different U.S. city for four days of arts education, performance, and civic engagement. Join us in welcoming and celebrating the best youth poets from around the country.