What better way to celebrate the power of community than by giving back to your own neighborhoods? In the spirit of its mission to cultivate community across the music industry and build connections between its members, the Recording Academy's New York Chapter is hosting a Day of Service on Thursday, Oct. 27. The Day of Service encourages Recording Academy members and music industry professionals from across the New York Chapter's regions to volunteer at service opportunities happening throughout the day, where they can meet Chapter members and connect with the wider mission of giving back.
Offering both in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities, the Day of Service provides a myriad of chapter-organized service opportunities that align with each member's personal passions, interests or hobbies. From speaking to local high school students on Zoom about your experience in the music industry to sharing tunes during Kids Hour at the local library, the Day of Service encourages community building and member connections that will last a lifetime.
Get involved with, learn more about, and RSVP for volunteer events happening during the New York Chapter's Day of Service happening Thursday, Oct. 27 here.
NOTE: Some volunteer events require early RSVPs, so make sure to sign up now! Service opportunities may take place virtually or in-person and are at the discretion of each individual member.
As an active Recording Academy member, you also have the creative freedom to design a service opportunity for your network and community based on your personal passions and skills. Whether you choose to join a Chapter-organized service program or create an opportunity of your own, the New York Chapter's Day of Service fosters connection with peers while engendering community giving.
"Our Day Of Service is something that first took hold as a thought over a year ago," Nick Cucci, Senior Executive Director of the Recording Academy's New York Chapter, said. "We're just so excited that it has come to fruition, and our New York Chapter members can have the opportunity to give back to their communities."
"Day of Service is an opportunity for our Chapter members to share the gift of music that we all have within us to our broader community, and an example of how many small acts create a large impact," Lee Dannay, New York Chapter Education Co-Chair, said. "The energy and momentum that's building as we develop this initiative shows the power of music in action and is a testament to the generosity of spirit and the talents of our Chapter staff and members."
Sign up for the New York Chapter's Day of Service, happening Thursday, Oct. 27. Don't forget to share your service story: Reach out before the event and tell us where you'll be donating your time.
