Whether you make, work in, or are moved by music, volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about on April 25, The Day That Music Cares.
Pledge to Volunteer
When you add your name, you’ll join thousands of people around the world pledging to volunteer to make a difference on April 25.
The Day That Music Cares 2025 Combined
Ways to Serve
When we come together for even one day of service, we can make a tremendous impact. You can participate in any way that’s meaningful and personal to you from anywhere in the world!
Explore local and virtual opportunities now:
Make an impact from home! Explore virtual volunteer opportunities.
Find more service opportunities near you through our nonprofit partner, Idealist.
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Donate Blood, Save 3 Lives
American Red Cross|
Medical ReliefHelp save lives by volunteering to donate blood with the American Red Cross. A whole blood donation takes about an hour from start to finish, but the actual donation itself only takes about eight to 10 minutes. Click below to schedule an appointment to give near you on or around April 25 in support of The Day that Music Cares. As a special thank you, all blood donors who come to give April 1 to 30 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Plus, all donors April 14-30 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. Terms apply.
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Write a Letter, Make a Senior Smile
Love For Our Elders|
Online OpportunitiesThis is a virtual opportunity you can do anywhere in the world, and it takes just five minutes! Write a card to brighten the day of a senior.
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Volunteer with LA Food Bank
LA Food Bank|
Food InsecurityBy donating a few hours of your time, you’ll help the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank provide food for the 2 million people in Los Angeles County who face food insecurity. Volunteers help box, sort and glean food that is later distributed through our network of more than 600 agency partners to our neighbors in need. Contact the LA Food Bank to find out what volunteer opportunities are available and how you can join in!
Don’t see an opportunity that suits you listed here?
Keep checking back — we’ll continue adding new ways to serve until April 25.
Social Toolkit
Show the world how much good we can do. Use our toolkit to quickly spread the word with your friends and followers.
Explore our full toolkit to express your creativity and impact with social posts, emails, and more!
Helping others helps us too.
When we work together in shared purpose, we can see and feel the difference in our community–and in ourselves.
Volunteering is good for mental, physical, and emotional health. In May 2023, the Surgeon General of the United States released a study and advisory on the epidemic of social isolation in America. MusiCares also notes higher-than-average levels of stress and anxiety in the music community in our annual Wellness in Music Survey.
Fortunately, we have the tools to reverse this epidemic of loneliness. MusiCares founded this Day of Service for the music community because volunteerism is one of the best ways we can take care of communities while receiving one’s own benefits and healing. Extensive evidence demonstrates that volunteering reduces depression and improves self-esteem. The Surgeon General notes that volunteering can create a virtuous circle that helps us connect. The more we serve others, the more connected we feel; the more connected we feel, the more we serve.
REFERENCE
The U.S. Public Health Service. (2023). Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
Volunteer. Make an Impact.
Pledging to volunteer takes just a moment. The impact will be felt for a lifetime.
FAQ
What if I can’t volunteer on April 25, but I can the next day or another time that week?
That works! While April 25 is The Day That Music Cares, participating on a different day during that week still counts and every act of service makes a difference.
How do I create a service activity for my organization or company?
Check out our step by step guide to create a service activity for a company or group.
Are you having an informational session?
We will be hosting a virtual informational session via Zoom where we’ll discuss how to set up volunteer opportunities for yourself and others. Details to come.
Do I have to do something music-related?
No, on The Day That Music Cares, you are encouraged to volunteer for any cause that is close to your heart.
What if I can’t find a volunteer opportunity that takes place in my area on the website?
You don’t have to choose a volunteer activity from the website to take part in The Day That Music Cares – any act of service counts! If you’re having trouble finding a service activity on the website, you can try:
- Going to idealist.org, a website that lets you search volunteer activities by location, cause area, skills needed, and more
- Reaching out to different nonprofits in your area to see if there are volunteer opportunities you can join
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
You can reach out to us with any additional questions at [email protected].
Thank you to our participating companies.
