Well, what kind of arts organization would we be if we didn’t beg perfect strangers to commit tons of time, work and ideas to this important event … for free?!

From August 4-9, nearly 1,000 writers, performers, educators, activists and teens will descend upon southeastern Wisconsin for the 22nd Annual National Poetry Slam! Luckily, PSI is a nonprofit arts organization, which means we’re definitely begging for a little free help. In return, we can offer you the comfort of a sound and satisfied slumber inside a collective pride in a job well done, advancing a legacy of excellence and marking the moement in history where  ...

... okay, how about plenty of pizza?

Donna Ewing is our 2008 Volunteer coordinator, and she's looking forward to hearing from you! Drop her a line with a list of what you want to do, and when you want to do it ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  Below is a list of areas we know we'll need extra hands for, but please don't be bashful about offering your support in other ways:

FESTIVAL

• Day managers
• Series managers
• Room proctors
• Onsite registration
• Other?

SLAM

• Venue support 
• Scorekeepers
• Timekeepers
• Merchandise tables
• Other?

OTHER SUPER-IMPORTANT AND NECESSARY HELP

• Donations
• Registration
• Assembling registration bags
• Special Events & Late Night Shows
• (Did we mention donations?)
• Street promotions (fliers)
• Media calls
• Web research
• Other?

In advance, thank you for helping out!