Music has the power to heal, connect and inspire — which is why giving back through music is one of the most meaningful ways to serve your community.
Whether you’re a GRAMMY winner or a passionate fan, there are countless ways to make a difference. From decluttering a local performance space, to serenading hospital patients, to donating instruments to students in need, your skills and passion can make a meaningful impact. \
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The opportunities listed below are music-specific and available year-round, with options for in-person, virtual and group participation nationwide and worldwide. Many of these organizations partnered with the Recording Academy and MusiCares for their annual day of service, The Day That Music Cares, on April 25 — but you can volunteer with them all year long.
Explore the list to find an opportunity that speaks to your skills, schedule and love of music.
Volunteer In Person Or Virtually
Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA)
CASA promotes a cappella music worldwide and offers volunteer opportunities through its Ambassador Program, educational festivals and initiatives like Tunes To Teens, which provides a cappella recordings to students.
Apply & learn more HERE.
Do Re Mi Project
High school students can volunteer as online music tutors for elementary and middle school students, providing free lessons and earning community service hours.
Apply & learn more HERE.
Musically Fed
Help fight against food waste in the live music industry! Musically Fed donates surplus catering to local nonprofits to serve the food insecure. Volunteers are needed to assist with food pick-up and deliveries from local live entertainment venues. Immediate needs in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Las Vegas.
Apply & learn more HERE.
Musicians On Call
Volunteers bring live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Opportunities are available for both musicians and non-musicians to participate in virtual or in-person programs.
Apply & learn more HERE.
Donate Instruments Or Money
The Gift of Music Foundation
The Gift of Music Foundation works to remove barriers to music education by providing instruments and access to underserved youth. Donate gently used instruments, audio and sound equipment to support their programming and outreach initiatives.
Learn more HERE.
Hungry For Music
Hungry For Music collects and distributes musical instruments to children in need, supporting school music programs and community organizations worldwide. From donations to event support, volunteers help bring the gift of music to the next generation.
Apply to volunteer HERE & donate your instrument HERE.
Kid Pan Alley
Kid Pan Alley offers group songwriting residency programs to children in schools across the U.S. Donors can support workshops and performances that encourage creativity and collaboration.
Donate & learn more HERE.
Playing For Change Foundation
Playing For Change Foundation brings music and art to schools and local communities worldwide. Donors can support various programs aimed at connecting the world through music.
Donate HERE.
Promote Change At A Concert
HeadCount
HeadCount works with artists and festivals to register voters and promote democratic engagement. Volunteers help run voter registration drives at concerts across the country, connecting live music and social impact.
Sign up & learn more HERE.
REVERB
Founded by musicians, REVERB partners with major tours and festivals to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. Volunteers can engage music fans at shows by raising awareness, distributing eco-friendly materials, and supporting green initiatives backstage.
Sign up & learn more HERE.
Oxfam (at Concerts & Festivals)
Join Oxfam's concert outreach program to engage fans on global issues like poverty, gender justice, and climate action. Volunteers attend shows and festivals to help educate attendees, gather petitions and inspire actions — all while enjoying live music.
Sign up & learn more HERE.
Support Your Local Community
Looking to get involved with music initiatives on a more local scale? Head to VolunteerMatch.org, enter your city or zip code, and check out all of the opportunities under the "Arts & Culture" section.
Whether it's a music museum, music therapy center, performing arts organization, or a local nonprofit, there are countless ways to support the music community near and far. Share your love of music by helping these organizations — and the next generation of creators — thrive!