Whether you make, work in, or are moved by music, volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about every year on The Day That Music Cares.
Thanks for Volunteering
To all who volunteered on April 25, 2025: Thank you for participating in The Day That Music Cares. You made a real difference in your community and hopefully had a great time! Please stay in the loop about The Day That Music Cares and MusiCares’ mission by submitting your email below:
The Day That Music Cares Email Sign Up
2025 Wrap Video
In 2025, we made a big impact together.
- Over 2600 participants
- Across 13 diverse cause areas
- With global volunteer activations in the US, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, and the UK
Ways to Serve
Next year, you’ll be able to see global volunteer opportunities here. If you’re able to volunteer year round, get some local and virtual ideas below.
Make an impact from home! Explore virtual volunteer opportunities.
Find more service opportunities near you through our nonprofit partner, Idealist.
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.
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 TheDayThatMusicCares@musicares.org.
Thank you to our participating companies.
